Looking Back at Day 7 of the 2012 and 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials
Let’s go back and remember what was going on during the 7th day of the Olympic Trials back in 2012 and 2016.
Epic Swims: Kirsty Coventry Sets WR, Wins Gold in 200 Back at 2009 Worlds
In the finals of the 200m backstroke at the 2009 FINA World Championships in Rome, Kirsty Coventry won gold and set a new world record of 2:04.81.
Looking Back at Day 1 of the 2012 and 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials
It’s June 21st, and in addition to being Father’s Day, today was supposed to be the start of the 2020 US Olympic Trials.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Chuck Batchelor, Bluefish
Bluefish’s Chuck Batchelor helped star pupil Elizabeth Beisel explode for a five-second drop in May of 2008, setting up the 15-year-old for an Olympic berth.
Swimming From Home Talk Show: Elizabeth Beisel on Finding the Silver Linings
She recently co-authored a book telling her Olympic story, titled Silver Lining, and she walks us through the process of actually writing a book.
Top 10 Women’s Swimmers Who Never Won an Olympic Gold Medal
American swimmer Katie Hoff broke American Records, World Records and won 3 Olympic medals in ’08, but in spite of huge expectations, none of them were gold.
BSN Sports Swim Team of the Week: Bluefish Swim Club
This week’s BSN Sports Swim Team of the Week is the Bluefish Swim Club of New England, a team that’s consistently earned USA Club Excellence recognition.
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Michael Phelps se une a la causa para recaudar fondos contra el COVID-19
La leyenda de la natación Michael Phelps ha recurrido a Instagram para anunciar que contribuirá al “Fondo de ayuda de los atletas para el COVID-19”.
Michael Phelps Joins Fundraising Efforts For COVID-19 Relief
Swimming legend Michael Phelps has taken to Instagram to announce that he will be contributing to the ‘Athlete’s For COVID-19 Relief Fund.’
Melanie Margalis Becomes 4th Fastest American Ever with 4:32 400 IM
U.S. Olympian Melanie Margalis had a huge swim in the 400 IM at the 2020 Pro Swim Series in Des Moines. Margalis, a Georgia postgrad, dominated in 4:32.53.
Excerpt from Elizabeth Beisel’s Book “Silver Lining” (with Beth Fehr)
In Silver Lining, Beisel shares her journey that took her from staring at a black line every day to the far reaches of the world.
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Beisel, Jones to Teach Introductory Swim Lessons to Boston Celtics Players
Five Celtics players, including 7-foot-5 rookie Tacko Fall, are slated to take swim lessons from the Olympic medalists.
The Most-Read SwimSwam Articles of 2019
When Kristof Milak broke Michael Phelps’ World Record in 2020, it registered as one of the most popular SwimSwam stories of 2019.
Elizabeth Beisel on Survivor, Episode 9: A Twisty Double-Tribal
It’s a major twist with two players eliminated as we enter the endgame of Survivor: Island of the Idols with Olympian Elizabeth Beisel.
3-Time US Olympian Elizabeth Beisel Releases Statement on Survivor Incident
Elizabeth Beisel has released a statement on controversial comments she made regarding ‘unwanted touching’ accusations from Wednesday’s episode of Survivor.
