Minneapolis Grand Prix Day One Prelims: Conor Dwyer Qualifies For Three Finals
Conor Dwyer made yet another final after qualifying to swim the 200 freestyle and 100 breaststroke as he squeezed in ahead of Jakub Maly for the fourth seed. Dwyer swam a 3:49.50 compared to Maly’s 3:49.53.
Adrian and Clary among Olympians to compete at Minneapolis Grand Prix
Olympic gold medalists Nathan Adrian and Tyler Clary are among a solid group of big-name swimmers set to compete in the Grand Prix opener next week.
Photo Vault: A Very SwimSwam Halloween
Thanks to all our awesome followers and those who sent stuff in, we now have a great photo vault for your trick-or-treating, costume, and pumpkin viewing pleasure.
Belmonte Shines With Three Gold on Final Day of 2014 FINA World Cup Series
Mireia Belmonte finished her World Cup strong, as others fatigued, with three gold medals.
The Halloween SwimSwam Photo Vault is Open – 2012
“Swimmers, Swim Teams, and Olympians celebrated Halloween! Above, Olympic icon, Natalie Coughlin as a zombie.” (Swim Photo Credit: The Swimming Family)
2014 FINA World Cup Series: Beijing Day 1 Recaps, Hosszu Breaks Hungarian Record
Hungarian Katinka Hosszu has resumed her winning ways with an early National Record in the 800 free in Beijing.
College Swimming Previews: #6 Florida women enter post-Beisel era with talented junior class
Sinead Russell (pictured) is part of a big junior class now ready to be the faces of the Florida Gator program after the graduation of Olympian Elizabeth Beisel.
Then-Seniors Beisel, deBorde Named Florida’s Most Valuable Swimmers for 2013-2014 Season
Florida post-grad Elizabeth Beisel was named the varsity squad’s Swimmer of the Year for the 2013-2014 season.
Breakdown: 20 New Women, 16 New Men on 2014-2015 U.S. National Team
Ryan Lochte leads the team of 51 men with five event entries onto the 2014-2015 U.S. National Team.
Swim Speed Secrets For Swimmers and Triathletes
SWIM SPEED STROKES breakS down the pull, kick, core movement, and timing of elite swimmers PVK, Rebecca Soni, Aaron Peirsol, Rowdy Gaines, Ashley Whitney, Vlad Morozov, Ariana Kukors, Andrew Gemmell, Laura Sogar, Nicolas Fink, Elizabeth Beisel, Doug Reynolds & Melanie Margalis.
Elizabeth Beisel Interview: “Coach Troy Should do More Backstroke”
Swimming Video interview courtesy of Shannon Macdonald, SwimSwam Rankings Managing Editor.
Elizabeth Beisel has Eyes for Katie Hoff’s American Record (Video Interview)
400 IM: Elizabeth Beisel defended her title from 2010 to win the event, breaking the Pan Pacs record with her time of 3:31.99.
8 things we learned from day 3 at the Pan Pacific Championships: streaks stay alive for Park, Americans
Tyler Clary kept the U.S atop the 200 back, an event the country has never lost in Pan Pacific Championships history.
2014 Pan Pacific Championships – Day 2 live prelims recap – loaded 100 frees lined up for finals
Nathan Adrian beat defending World Champ James Magnussen for the top seed in the men’s 100 free. Both men were flirting with the 48-second barrier this morning.
Franklin & Grevers Win High Point Awards, Ledecky Gets “Performance Award” at 2014 Nationals
Matt Grevers and Missy Franklin were the two highest-scoring swimmers at the 2014 U.S. National Championships.
