Jesse Vassallo

Luka Mijatovic Drops 43 Seconds to Take Down 13-14 NAG Record in 1650 Free

At 13 years old, Luka Mijatovic dropped 43 seconds in the 1650-yard freestyle to demolish the boys’ 13-14 NAG record in the event by nearly five seconds.

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Sean Green Demolishes Oldest 13-14 Boys SCY NAG Record with 15:05 in the 1650

14 year-old Sean Green of the Long Island Aquatic Club knocked over eight seconds off of the previous NAG record in the 1650 tonight in Orlando.

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Former WR Holder Jesse Vassallo Demonstrates His Team’s Open Water Safety Plan

1984 Olympian and former world record holder Jesse Vassallo made a YouTube video highlighting how his team is training safely amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Top 10 Men’s Swimmers Who Never Won an Olympic Gold Medal

If it weren’t for Michael Phelps, would we be discussing Laszlo Cseh in the conversation as greatest male swimmer of all-time?

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How To Build Underwater Power, Your 5th Stroke in Swimming

From the early advancements by Jesse Vassallo and David Berkoff, the importance of underwaters continues to expand as the single most technique for swimmers.

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10 Oldest Remaining U.S. NAG Records

Since our last look at the records back in July of 2015, only 2 of the 10 oldest NAG records have been broken, but there’s a fresh class of contenders hungry to get their names in the history books.

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BSN Sports Swim Team of the Week: Mission Viejo Nadadores

The Mission Viejo Nadadores, located in Orange County, CA, have been one of the most prominent club teams in the US over the past 50 years.

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D-BAND™ Training Device Helps Build Upper Body and Core Strength

Mark Schubert, 4-Time Olympic Head Coach: “When I want my swimmers to isolate and focus on pulling to build upper-body strength, I use D-Band every time. D-Band is an essential training tool.”

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Why You Should Use D-BAND™ Training To Help Build Upper Body Strength

Utilizing the D-BAND™ allows the swimmer to focus on pulling, rather than having to worry about holding their legs together. Easy to put on and take off, the silicone provides a firm, comfortable feel, and does not fall off.

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POWER Challenge 2018: Piranhas Open Water Extreme Race Sept 1st

The 2018 Piranhas Open Water Extreme Race is Sep 1st in Pompano Beach, Florida. This event includes four open water races: 5k race, one mile, 500 meters junior race, and the short 100 meter Splash and Dash.

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$11 Million Mission Viejo Nadadores Pool Renovation Nearing Completion

The $11 million renovation to the Marguerite Aquatic Center in Mission Viejo, California is nearing its completion, the OC Register…

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Why You Should Use D-BAND™ Training To Help Build Core Strength

Coaches and swimmers love working with the D-BAND because it can be used in creative ways to work on all four swimming strokes.

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Teams Helping Teams

Our hearts go out to everyone affected and displaced by this unprecedented run of storms this fall. As many of you know, the system of hurricanes that hit the Gulf Coast, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Florida have had a devastating impact.

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PASA Adopts Swim Team In Hurricane-Torn Puerto Rico

The sport of swimming is often said to foster tight-knit communities, and sometimes those communities stretch around the globe.

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D-BAND™ Training Device Helps Build Upper Body and Core Strength

The D-BAND™ is worn around the ankles, holding the feet and legs together while swimming, to eliminate kicking.

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