2013 FINA World Men’s Junior Water Polo Championships – Featured Video
Captured in Szombathely, Hungary. This Water Polo video was produced by Szombathelyi Televízió. (Image courtesy of FINA)
Diana Nyad Addresses Marathon Open Water Swim Community
Diana Nyad and her crew captain Bonnie Stoll during their 2011 Cuba to Florida swim attempt. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
Cincinnati’s Versatile Alisabeth Marsteller Verbally Commits To Princeton
Princeton gets commitment from another top female swimming in the class of 2014 (Marsteller bottom right). (Photo Credit: Amanda Smith)
USA Swimming Surpasses 400,000 Members in Record Year
Somewhere Michael Phelps is cheering! The Olympic icon’s goal has always been to grow the sport. Today USA Swimming reports that it has eclipsed more than 400,000 members and saw its largest year-round athlete membership growth in the organization’s history. (Image courtesy of USpresswire)
Swimming Family Rallies to Support Michael Heaney with 1500 Meters for Mike
In April 2012, Michael Heaney, former swim team captain and 2009 graduate of The College of New Jersey Lions, was involved in a severe accident when he was hit by a car while riding his bike near his house in Morristown, New Jersey. Michael was left in critical condition and, as a testament to his strength, he miraculously survived.
NJIT, Incarnate Word Men’s Programs Bring Geographical Expansion to CCSA in 2013-2014
The CCSA has added three new men’s teams for the 2013-2014 season. (Courtesy: Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association)
Raleigh Swim Across America is Less Than Two Weeks Away
We’re less than 2 weeks away from the Raleigh Swim Across America Event – The Triangle Indoor Water Festival! Swimmers all over the Triangle Area are hard at work to help raise money for the Cavanagh Research Lab at NC State. (Image courtesy of Mike Lewis, olavistaphotograhy.com)
Germany’s Thomas Bach, Olympic Champion, Takes Over IOC President Presidency
The IOC has a new president, and for the first time, it’s an Olympic gold medal athlete. (Photo: Sven Teshcke)
Heidi Miller Commits To Princeton
The talented Heidi Miller of Pittsburgh, PA has given her verbal commitment to swim for Princeton University.
16-Year Old Xin Xin Breaks Asian Record in 800 Free
China’s Xin Xin has broken a Continental Record in the 800 free with an 8:19. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/THeSwimPictures.com)
Summer Swim Teams – Summer League Swimming Love – Featured Video
Summer League Swimming is the cultural bridge to year-round swimming, that first step toward loving the sport. (Image courtesy of Robert Lawrence)
Junior National Teamer Alexandra Meyers Commits to Stanford
Alexandra Meyers of the Schroeder YMCA has become the latest commitment to Greg Meehan’s Stanford class. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Wisconsin-River Falls Program, Unable to Find Coach, In Danger of Suspension
Wisconsin-River Falls is still looking for a new head coach, and the program is in danger if they can’t find one.
Steve Barnes Hired As 3rd Penn State Assistant; Simpson Named Wabash Coach
Wabash College and Penn State both got new coaches on Monday.
What Is It About Swimming That We Love? An Essay By Jennifer J.
If you had to explain why you love swimming to someone who had never swum, what would you say? (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)