Championship Records Crushed; Dressel Has Big Anchor on Day 1 in Dubai
American Ella Eastin enters the first finals session as the top seed in the girls’ 400 IM. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Keenan Robinson, Formerly from Michigan, Named to New Role at NBAC
NBAC head coach and CEO Bob Bowman has announced that Keenen Robinson will return to the club as Director of Athlete Services. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Swimming Pool Party with 65,000 Ping Pong Balls – SwimSwam Film Fest
Turn your swimming pool into a party pool with 65,000 ping pong balls plus a light show effect. (Image courtesy of Red Paper Heart)
Swimming Tips: Catch More Water, Earlier
Early Vertical Forearm (EVF) is a position that is a critical to fast swimming across the board. EVF is most often considered to be the “front end” of the stroke, or the start of the pull or catch. (Image courtesy of FINIS)
Incoming Rhode Island Freshman Kate Ullinger Raising Money for SAA
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Pair of Championship Records Go Down in First Session of 2013 World Juniors
Lithuania’s Ruta Meilutyte was nowhere near her World Record in the 50 breaststroke, but she did take the top seed. (File Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
USA Swimming Athlete Executive Committee Released 3rd Athletes’ Splash Newsletter
The USA Swimming Athlete Executive Committee releases Athletes’ Splash Newsletter to all swimming representatives and athletes. The issue’s highlights include the United States Aquatics Sports Convention, a FINA update from Aaron Piersol, USOC upadate from Peter Vanderkaay, and a World Championship recap from Ricky Berens. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Coach’s Intel: Jonathan Lau Shares a Specialized Breaststroke Set
Jonathan Lau of Lindenwood University shares a specialized set that was created for their 200m breaststroke record holder, Alysa Coleman. (Photo: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Ebay Items of the Week: Vintage Goggles, And the Perfect Gift for a SWIMOM
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East Carolina Aquatics Forms From Two National Team-Producing Clubs
In club swimming news, two prominent clubs in North Carolina have combined to form East Carolina Aquatics. Greenville Swim Club…
Coach’s Intel: Wheeler Tigersharks Head Coach Rachel King Shows How to Mix Fun with Limited Pool Space
Wheeler Tigersharks head coach Rachel King shares a set that is designed to make the most of limited pool space while also being fun. (Photo: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Captains Named for U.S. 2013 Junior World Championships Team
Courtney Weaver has been named one of four captains for Team USA at the 2013 FINA World Junior Championships. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Open Water Swimming: A week in review
It’s been an exciting week in the open water swimming world. Here’s a few of the many highlights. (file photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
2013-2014 College Swimming Previews: #10 Georgia Men Returns 14 With Valuable NCAA Experience
Chase Kalisz returns to the Georgia Bulldogs for his sophomore season as the 400IM NCAA Champion. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig)