Olympic Icon Aaron Peirsol to Host Arena Grand PrixView in Orlando
5-time Olympic gold medalist Aaron Peirsol: “We all need to remember why we fell in love with this sport, and I hope I can help send that message through this event series.”
Several Young Stars Are Set to Compete at the FSPA High School Invitational
The psych sheet for the 2013 FSPA High School Invitational has been released. The Bolles School broke two National High School Records at this meet last year.
USA Swimming Announces 2013-2014 National Team
35-time World Champion, and 5-time Olympic Champion, Ryan Lochte headlines 111 swimmers on the 2013-2014 USA Swimming National Team. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
Diana Nyad Completes The 110 Mile Swim From Cuba To Key West, Florida Just Under 53 Hours
64 year-old DIana Nyad becomes the first to complete the 110 mile swim from Cuba to Key West, Florida without a shark tank. She completed the swim in less than 52 hours. (Photo Credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
5th time a charm? Nyad’s “Final” Cuba to Florida Swim Start Very Near
Diana Nyad, pictured here in her second attempt in 2011, will be hitting the water any time for another go at the Cuba to Florida swim. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
Chloe McCardel in Florida Preparing for the big swim
Chloe McCardel is preparing to swim from Cuba to the United States – unassisted by a shark cage or protective swimwear.
Jacksonville Pulls Out of Running for Olympic Trials Hosting
Jacksonville’s Veterans’ Memorial Arena has pulled out of the running to bid the 2016 Olympic Trials, leaving just 5 bidders.
Olympic Swimming Star Michael Phelps takes Batting Practice With the Baltimore Orioles
22-time Olympic gold medalist, Michael Phelps, takes batting practice with the Baltimore Orioles at their spring training camp in Sarasota,…
Better Know an Olympic Trials Bid City: Jacksonville, 2016
Jacksonville, Florida, the “Bold New City of the South”. (Photo Courtesy: Jon Zander)
Australian to Attempt Florida-Cuba Swim in 2013
Chloe McCardel is going to be the next to attempt the Cuba-to-Florida crossing. (Seen above during her 2010 double-channel crossing, courtesy chloemccardel.com)
20 Year Old Swimmer Added to USA Swimming Banned List
“USA Swimming (USAs) has added another name to the banned for life list – 20 year old Adrian Ghandtchi a swimmer from Altamonte Springs, Florida.”
St. Andrews Wins 6 Races, But Bolles Girls Run Streak to 22 State Titles
Wrapping up the biggest weekend of high school swimming in the fall semester, the women of Bolles bettered St. Andrew’s…
FSU Commit McCormick, Gator Commit Katz Star in Florida 3A Meet
Swim News: “Samuel Smiddy pops a 1:50.83 in the 200 IM.” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Azevedo Surprises Team with SwimOutlet.com Delivery in Lamborghini
“Tony Azevedo delivers free gear to a water polo team in a Lamborghini…”
Nyad Ends Swim after 60 hours in Gulf waters
Diana Nyad came up short in her goal to swim from Cuba to Florida and was pulled for safety as…
