Jon Urbanchek

Friends and Family to Honor Legendary Coach Jon Urbanchek in Irvine on August 6

Join in the “Move It!” Party festivities -in person or virtually- as friends and family gather to honor Jon Urbanchek’s career in Irvine on August 6, 2021.

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Medallista olímpico de oro de EEUU, involucrado en el asalto a Capitol Hill

Al menos una docena de personas dentro del deporte han identificado a ese individuo a SwimSwam como Klete Keller, de 1,98 m  de estatura.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Klete Keller in US Capitol During Clashes, Video Shows

A video posted to Twitter appears to show Olympian Klete Keller among the protestors inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda during the insurrection last Wednesday.

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2020 US Open Irvine Edition: Day 2 Colorful Photo Vault

Lots of fun aquatic action occurred on Day 2 of the 2020 US Open Championships in Irvine, and SwimSwam’s Jack Spitser was on deck to capture it all.

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Michigan Swims Jon Urbanchek’s Last Workout Before Retirement

In a tribute to now-retired swim coaching legend Jon Urbanchek, Michigan’s mid-distance group swam the last workout Urbanchek wrote for the program today.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: Jon Urbanchek Keeps It Moving

We’re back with swimming’s TopTenTweets presented by Arena, where we round up the best of the swimming Twitterverse.

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Jon Urbanchek Retires From Coaching, Wins 2020 USA Swimming Award

Legendary coach Jon Urbanchek retired on August 31 from both his role as a USA Swimming National Team Technical Advisor, and as a swim coach.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Hall Of Fame & Awards Round-Up

Check out who has entered what hall of fame and earned which award during this special edition of our Beyond the Lane Lines series.

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Physiology 102: Why Your Swimming Breathing Technique Matters

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

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: Dance it Out

We’re back with swimming’s TopTenTweets!

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CMO Matt Farrell Leaving USA Swimming For Executive Golf Channel Role

USA Swimming’s Chief Marketing Officer Matt Farrell will be leaving the organization after 13 years to take an executive role with the Golf Channel.

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USA Swimming Hires Jon Urbanchek as National Team Technical Advisor

USA Swimming is naming acclaimed coach Jon Urbanchek to the newly-created role of “national team technical advisor.”

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Head Coach Peter Linn of EMU Receives CSCAA’s Highest Honor

Earlier this month, the CSCAA honored EMU head coach Peter Linn with its highest award, the National Collegiate and Scholastic Trophy.

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Jon Urbanchek Wins IOC Coaches Lifetime Achievement Award

Finnish advocate of grassroots sports and gender equality Mrs Birgitta Kervinen was awarded the World Trophy for her tireless and long-standing efforts to promote gender equality in sport and society.

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David Marsh’s Three Keys to Building a Successful Culture

Belief, grit and love are David Marsh’s three keys to building an environment of excellence and a winning culture…

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