2014 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmer of the Year – 17-18
Andrew Seliskar and Katie Ledecky, both of Nation’s Capital Swim Club, are our 2014 Swammy Award winners for the 17-18 age group.
United States Women Crush 14 Year-Old American Record In 4×50 Medley Relay
Felicia Lee led off the women’s 4×50 medley relay that smashed the previous American record by 3 seconds.
Belmonte’s Big Day, Le Clos’ First Medal Highlight Day 1 of 2014 World Short Course Championships
Qatari flame-drummers entertained the crowd as a warmup to the first day’s finals at the 2014 World Short Course Championships in Doha, Qatar.
Hosszu Added to Hungarian 800 Free Relay in Finals
Katinka Hosszu’s third entry on day 1 of this meet has been verified, and the Hungarians are now a relay medal contender.
Cal Announces Recruiting Class Including 4 of Country’s Top 5 Seniors
Above, Kathleen Baker and Katie McLaughlin, lead the way on a dense Cal women’s recruiting class.
16 USA Swimming Juniors to compete at FINA World Cup Events
The women’s roster includes Kathleen Baker, the runner-up in the 200m back at Nationals, who also competed at the Pan Pacific Championships, and Ella Eastin, a double gold medalist and captain of the Junior Pan Pacs team.
Kathleen Baker Verbally Commits to Cal Golden Bears
Kathleen Baker (right) has verbally committed to Cal, where she’ll join fellow National Team swimmer Katie McLaughlin.
Nation’s Capital punctuates big summer with long course 2013-2014 Virtual Club Championship
Nation’s Capital Swim Club was dominant at all age levels, powering away to the overall Virtual Club Championship title for the long course 2013-2014 season.
8 Things We Noticed on Day 1 at 2014 Pan Pacs: Irie Wins First Gold
Ryosuke Irie has done many, many things in his career, but until Thursday, that didn’t include winning at Pan Pacs.
Kathleen Baker, #3 Recruit in Class of 2015, Planning Four Official Vists
SwimMAC Carolina’s Kathleen Baker has narrowed her college selection down to four.
SwimMAC Sweeps Team Awards, Wins Combined Title by Almost 200 Points
SwimMAC Carolina won all three team titles possible at the 2014 U.S. National Championships.
What To Expect During Prelims On Day Two Of US Nationals
Melanie Margalis and Celina Li, the #6 and #10 seeds in the women’s 200 breaststroke, were both scratches. Margalis has retained her entry in the 200 free.
Women’s 200 Meter Backstroke – US Nationals Preview – Missy Franklin Will Be Defending Her National Title
Day 2 will be a busy day for Missy Franklin, but that shouldn’t phase the world record holder in this event.
Women’s 200 Meter Individual Medley – US Nationals Preview – The Usual Suspects
Maya DiRado is our top pick for the women’s 200 IM at 2014 Nationals.
Women’s 100 Meter Butterfly – US Nationals Preview – Donahue the constant among American turnover
With four of last year’s six national teamers retired or taking time away from the pool, the door is open for fresh talent behind 2012 Olympian Claire Donahue.
