Doc Counsilman

Durden, Nesty, Bowman/Behm, Looze, DeSorbo Named 2023 ASCA Coach of the Year Finalists

UVA head coach Todd DeSorbo is among the nominees after a standout year that included leading the Cavalier women to a third straight NCAA title.

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Legendary Indiana Diving Coach Hobie Billingsley Dies at 94

Legendary Indiana University and USA diving coach Hobie Billingsley died on Saturday morning at 94 years old, leaving behind a strong legacy and famed career.

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Which Aquatic Athletes Will Be in the 2022 USOPC Hall of Fame Class?

Michael Phelps with his 28 Olympic medals is a sure-fire first ballot Hall-of-Famer. But which of the other 6 aquatic nominees might join him?

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Michael Phelps Among Finalists For U.S. Olympic & Paralympic HOF Class of 2022

Fan voting open for Olympian, Paralympian and Team categories now through May 16 to help determine the Class of 2022.

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Losing The Franchise: A True Story

The Race Club shares stories from the Doc Counsilman era at Indiana University.

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How Eddie Reese Became The Most Successful College Coach In Swimming

Reese has built an incredible legacy at the University of Texas, leading the men’s team to unparalleled excellence.

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Revered IU Alum & BHSN Coach Dave Tanner Dies At 70 Due To Cancer

Tanner swam for Doc Counsilman during his collegiate career, and would go on to coach Bloomington High School North for over two decades.

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The 1976 Summer Olympic Games of Montreal

Courtesy of Gary Hall Sr., 10-time World Record Holder, 3-time Olympian, 1976 Olympic Games US Flagbearer and The Race Club co-founder. Part I:…

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To be a Great Coach, Be Inquisitive

Historically, some of the greatest coaches in the sport of swimming were also the most inquisitive. They never stopped questioning.

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Princeton Men Sweep Ivy League Double Dual With Penn and Cornell

Princeton Swept the double dual with Penn and Cornell. The Ivy League Freshmen had yet another impressive showing.

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Indiana’s Ray Looze Named ASCA Coach of the Year

Indiana Hoosier head coach Ray Looze was named Coach of the Year by the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA).

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Record du monde : Sarah Sjöström enfonce le mur de Spitz, en 51s71

Le temps de 51s71 réussi par Sarah SJÖSTRÖM sur 100 mètres nage libre, au départ du relais quatre fois 100 mètres, en finale de l’épreuve, en ce premier jour de courses en piscine, ce temps, dis-je, est historique.

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Natatorium Design from a Racer’s Point of View

It is the job of facility designers to be considerate of athletes when designing a top rate natatorium. Fast swims signify a fast pool and in order for fast swims to occur, most swimmers want the “rock-star” experience.

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What Actually Makes a Pool Fast?

We all hear this phrase over and over again. “This is a fast pool.” But what does that phrase actually mean? With so many fast meets this summer, here are four elements that help define a fast pool.

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SMU Groundbreaking Pool Showcase

SMU broke ground on Friday, February 26th, on the Robson Lindley Aquatics Center and the Barr-McMillion Natatorium. The new Aquatics Center will replace the historic Perkins Natatorium that was torn down 2 years ago.

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