LESSONS FROM LEGENDS, Berkoff Blast-off
Leading up to the 1988 Olympics, a 5’10” tall, 155 pound backstroker invented the Blast-off, dolphin-kicking nearly 50 meters underwater…forever changing the sport of swimming. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Did you ever skip practice?
“Dear Katrina, Sometimes I don’t want to go to practice. Did you ever skip practice?”
Michael Phelps Post 200 Free, 1:48.01, in Charlotte
Phelps: “I missed my third turn. It’s hard to see the wall because of the bulkhead… Ricky Berens is swimming fast. Happy to see him win in his hometown.” (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Open Water Swimming Tips & Stroke Mechanics
Swim open water like an Olympian with Mike’s help. Mike has nearly three decades of open water swimming experience as both an athlete & coach, working with Olympians and World Record Holders.
Dear Katrina
Katrina is an Olympian, Marriage & Family Therapist, college Psychology instructor, and a peak performance & health coach for many fields, including sport psychology, fitness and nutrition.
Beating the Summer Sun, Ryan Cochrane
Ryan says Sun Yang is beatable this summer. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
You’re Only as Good as Your Next Race
Brent Hayden has high hopes for medals in London. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
4×100 Free Relay, London Olympic Preview
The men’s 4×100 freestyle relay may be the most competitive race at the London Olympic Games.
2012 Fran Crippen Mile, Video Recap
Thanks to contributor Mike Lewis for producing this report. Mike has nearly three decades of open water swimming experience as…
Nobody Faster Than Cesar Cielo
Garrett tells you what you need to know. Cesar Cielo is back atop the World’s top times list, and the US Open Water Championships started today.
Gemmell’s Finishing Kick Takes Men’s 10km
Andrew Gemmell powered around the final bouy to pull away for the win at the 2012 US Open Water National Championship 10km race. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
On a Mission for Medals
Julia Wilkinson says it’s podium or bust. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
David: Gary, Have You Ever Googled Your Name?
David and Gary unlock the secrets of why Google fills in “Gary Hall Jr” with…
Water Polo Star, Tony Azevedo
Tony Azevedo, 3-time Olympian, leads USA Water Polo to London. We go behind-the-scenes with Tony at the National Team training camp in Thousand Oaks, California.
