Legendary Olympic and Michigan Swim Coach Jon Urbanchek Dies at 87
Jon Urbanchek, one of swimming’s most legendary coaches, has died at the age of 87.
Five Big Takeaways From 2022 U.S. Nationals — Men’s Edition
In this article, we break down our five main takeaways from the men’s side of the 2022 U.S. National Championships meet that happened last week.
Looking Back at Day 3 of the 2012 and 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials
Let’s go back and remember what was going on during the 3rd day of the Olympic Trials back in 2012 and 2016.
Grant Shoults Unleashes 4:10 to Break Pac-12 Meet Record in 500 Free
Shoults turned in a winning time of 4:10.67, taking down the former Meet Record of 4:11.25 done by USC’s Cristian Quintero at the 2015 Pac-12 meet.
Marcelo Acosta Breaks ACC Record with a 14:33.68 1650 Free
Louisville sophomore took down the ACC conference record that had previously been set by Matt McLean back in 2009.
Urbanchek to be Inducted into the University of Michigan Hall of Honor
Former University of Michigan men’s swimming and diving coach Jon Urbanchek will be inducted into the Athletic Department’s Hall of Honor at a private ceremony on September 30th…
2012 Relay Gold Medalist Matt McLean Absent From Trials Psych Sheets
Having battled a shoulder injury for almost more than a year, 2012 Olympian Matt McLean has opted out of vying for a spot on the U.S roster for Rio.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Empire Threatened In M 200 Freestyle
SwimMAC Elite’s Ryan Lochte leads the loaded field of men’s 200m freestyle headed for battle in Omaha.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to These Swim Stars of Irish Descent
12-time Olymipc medalist, Natalie Coughlin, is one of over a dozen U.S. Swim Stars of Irish descent.
Q & A With Birthday Girl Elizabeth Beisel
Elizabeth Beisel turns 23 today and the birthday girl gives us the scoop on some of her favorite swimming memories.
The Olympic Relay Anchor Hero Jason Lezak Coached Himself
All you have to say is “the Relay” or “the Anchor” and everybody in the swimming community knows that you are referring to Jason’s amazing anchor leg of the 4×100 free relay in Beijing 2008.
Friday Factoid — Men’s NCAA 500 Free Champions to Olympic Success
Conor Dwyer — men’s NCAA 500 free champion and USA Olympic Team member — one of many men who can boast that double accomplishment.
Never Do a Swimming Drill Again!
“Doing” drills doesn’t improve stroke technique and doesn’t foster faster swimming. You need to “train” your drills.
Eugene Godsoe, Ryan Feeley Added to US Pan Ams Roster; Jimmy Feigen Bumped Up To Worlds Team
As reported earlier today, Matt Mclean is suffering from a shoulder injury and is no longer able to compete at…
USA Swimming Worlds Roster Change-up: McLean Out Due to Injury, Klueh In, No More 100 Free for Lochte
Michael Klueh is now on the 2015 FINA Worlds roster for the Americans, swimming as a member of the 800 free relay squad.
