David Plummer

Junya Koga has sights set on 50 back WR at US Nationals (Video Interview)

Japanese backstroker Junya Koga turned a time trial opportunity into a U.S. Open record on Saturday night, going 24.50 in the 50 backstroke, the fastest time ever on American soil.

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Junya Koga breaks U.S. Open record in 50 back at Athens Sectional time trial

Japanese backstroker Junya Koga turned a time trial opportunity into a U.S. Open record on Saturday night, going 24.50 in the 50 backstroke, the fastest time ever on American soil.

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Weekend Roundup: Zeiger breaks Minnesota LCM 200 IM record, Nunan takes on Phelps

While the 2015-16 season doesn’t kick off until this fall, Minnesota swimmers and divers are staying busy this summer in and out of the pool.

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Day 3 – Arena Pro Swim Santa Clara Photo Vault

Fast, fun and sun.  The action continues up in northern California at the Arena Pro Swim Santa Clara.  Moving up…

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6 Storylines to Watch, all the links you need for the 2015 Arena Pro Swim Series at Santa Clara

It’s been a long layoff for Missy Franklin since an explosive NCAA Championships, but the Olympic champ will make her professional debut in Santa Clara this week.

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Petition aims to keep OCCC Aquatic Center from shutting down this year

Swimming fans with a vested interest in preventing the shutdown of Oklahoma City’s OCCC Aquatic Center can sign an online petition to voice their opinions.

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More cool swimming pictures Mesa – the final photo vault day 3

The folks at the Mesa Aquatic Club sure know how to host a big meet.  The fun continues in the…

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5 things backstrokers must do

World Championships siliver medalist David Plummer offers his advice to backstrokers. How many of you actually do “point five” on a regular basis?

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Blueseventy Boosts Sponsored Swimmer Roster with Stephanie Peacock, Arlene Semeco and Sean Mahoney

Stephanie Peacock, Arlene Semeco and Sean Mahoney are new members of team blueseventy and will race in nero swimwear this season as they prepare for major competitions, including World and national championships.

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5 Easy Ways to Jumpstart Your Dolphin Kick

Underwater dolphin kicks can account for up to 60% of a race (in yards). There is a reason why swimmers are limited to 15 yards/meters of underwater dolphin kicks: they are faster than swimming on the water’s surface.

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Our 14 Favorite Underwater Photos from 2014

It’s the end of another year and we sat down with SwimSwam photographer Mike Lewis and selected 14 of our…

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Oklahoma Elite Pro-Am attracts 23 pro swimmers aiming for $60,000 in cash and prizes

Darian Townsend is one of 23 pros aiming for over $60,000 in cash and prizes at the 23rd Oklahoma Elite Pro-Am Elite Meet.

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Anthony Ervin To Anchor Team USA Relay At Raia Rapida This Sunday

Anthony Ervin will anchor team USA at the Raia Rapida meet in Rio

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Schlanger, Adrian sweep sprint paydays at Singapore Swim Stars, each earn $20,000

Australia’s Melanie Schlanger and the U.S.A.’s Nathan Adrian put their sprinting skills on display in Singapore and were handily rewarded for it, to the tune of $20,000.

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