CSU swimming opens season at Colorado Mesa Intermountain Shootout
The Rams open their season with the two-day Colorado Mesa Intermountain Shootout, beginning Friday at 6:30 p.m. MT in Grand Junction, Colo. CSU will swim against host Colorado Mesa and BYU on both Friday andSaturday.
Iowa Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving: Hawkeyes to Hold Intrasquad Meet
The University of Iowa men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams make their first home appearance of the season with the annual intrasquad meet Friday in Iowa City, Iowa.
Cann and Cortney Named Mountain West Conference Swimmer and Diver of the Week
The Mountain West Conference has announced Boise State’s Felicity Cann and Ciera Cortney as its first swimmer and diver of the week. This is both Cann and Cortney’s first weekly accolade.
Aussie Olympians out and about for GO Swim Month 2013
After a successful start in the sunny state, the GO Swim Month activities will soon move south with the Jones Tempe Torpedoes Swimming Club in New South Wales hosting dual World Champion James Magnussen on Friday October 11.
A&M All-American Bergstrom returns as volunteer assistant coach
Former Texas A&M All-America swimmer Jason Bergstrom has returned to campus to serve as a volunteer assistant coach for the Aggie men’s swimming and diving squad, head coach Jay Holmes announced on Wednesday.
What To Do When You Can’t Get In The Pool
Whether it’s swimmer’s ear, a foot in a cast, stitches or a skin infection, most swimmers have been stuck on the side of the pool at some point in their career. Here are some tips to keep yourself in swim-shape until you can get back in the water.
San Antonio To Host 2015 USA Swimming Summer National Championships, and Junior Nationals
San Antonio’s Northside Swim Center is slated to host both competitions. Completed in July 2013, the facility features a 50-meter, Olympic-size outdoor pool and 25-meter diving and warm-up pool.
Eastern States Swim Clinic Registration Deadline Extended to Oct 11
The Eastern States Swim Clinic has a great lineup of Olympic swimmers and coaches, including Mike Bottom (featured image), David Marsh, Todd Schmitz, Ian Crocker and Kate Zielger.
Big Red Hires Bertram as Head Diving Coach
Denison announces the hire of new Head Diving Coach, Russ Bertram.
Olympian Kim Vandenberg to Give Kids in Rwanda New Playing Field
“All of these athletes understand the positive impact sport can have on a child’s life, especially by empowering young girls in countries where gender inequality is a cultural norm,” said Vandenberg Olympic peer Tracey Evans. “It starts with having a safe place to play and learn.”
Universal Sports Network Expands Distribution With Verizon Agreement
Universal Sports has exclusive rights to world and national championship events in a wide array of sports, including swimming.
Towson Tigers Set Six Meet Records, Roll at Relays
The Towson University women’s swimming and diving team opened the 2013-14 season with a resounding victory at the Potomac Relays Friday at American University, setting six meet records en route to the win.
Cullen Jones Diversity Invitational Draws 500+ Swimmers To Compete OCT. 11-13
Cullen Jones: “It has always been a dream of mine to bring the sport of swimming to a broader audience. The CJDI is designed to help support – and encourage – diversity in swimming by bringing together kids of all backgrounds and giving them the chance to compete in an elite event, all while raising money to support this important cause. It’s going to be a terrific event!”
ECU Swimming and Diving Teams Finish Second At All-North Carolina Invitational
“I’m very pleased with our performances this weekend,” Pirate head coach Rick Kobe said. “We had some outstanding swims and I’m very excited about the season ahead. We’ve got a very fast group and should have another outstanding year.”
Boise State Cruised to a victory over Rival Idaho
Aoyama set season opener records in the 50-freestyle (23.36) and the 100-butterfly (54.95) on Saturday. Stephanie North previously held the season opener record in the 50 free, and Amber Boucher held the record in the 100 fly. Boucher’s record in the season opener was 56.33 until Saturday.
