Steve Genter’s Full Olympic Medal Set From 1972 Munich Games Up For Bid
Genter won three Olympic medals in Munich, including gold alongside Mark Spitz in the 800 free relay, shortly after suffering a collapsed lung.
The Shortest Male Olympic Swimming Medalists
Japan’s Tomoru Honda won silver in the men’s 200 butterfly at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics despite being just 1.72 m tall (5 ft 8 in).
Anthony Nesty Joins Rare Company of Olympic Champions to Coach Olympic Champions
Among Olympic gold medal winners, Anthony Nesty has already surpassed the coaching accomplishments of most at these Tokyo Olympics.
Dryland Workout – The Burpee
University of Alabama head swimming coach Coley Stickels offers a medicine ball dryland workout that can be performed in your own home.
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Swim Coaches Base Podcast Opens the Vault
The Swim Coaches Base Podcast, powered by RITTER, is quickly approaching 300 episodes. RITTER will be releasing episodes from the vault for a limited time.
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Mental Toughness: The Mike Burton Story
Mental toughness is necessary to become a swimming champion, as it is in any sport. Some are born with it. Others must learn how to get it.
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Arizona Gets 2-Year Probation, Loses Scholarship Over NCAA Infraction
The University of Arizona swimming & diving program has been put on a two-year probation and docked a women’s scholarship over NCAA violations committed by former diving coach Omar Ojeda.
Rick DeMont; An Artist’s Approach to Coaching
When speaking with Rick DeMont it doesn’t take long to learn that he has a unique outlook on the sport…
Former Arizona Coach Rick DeMont On-Deck At Team Elite West
Former University of Arizona Head Coach Rick DeMont is working with Team Elite West.
Top Ten Men’s Storylines Of The 2017-18 NCAA Season
Caeleb Dressel will swim for his collegiate legacy in his senior year with the Florida Gators.
Former Arizona Swimmer Hogsed Sues University For Alleged Negligence
Nick Hogsed has sued the University of Arizona, claiming that he was beaten by an unnamed teammate in August 2016 and that then-coach Rick DeMont demeaned and belittled him for reporting the incident to the dean of students.
Arizona Assistant Brandy Maben Moving On From Coaching Career
Arizona assistant Brandy Maben is stepping away from coaching after five season with the Wildcats.
Augie Busch Named Head Coach At Arizona
The University of Arizona will be hiring Virginia’s Augie Busch as its new head coach for men’s and women’s swimming and diving, sources tell SwimSwam.
Top Potential Candidates For the Arizona Head Coaching Job
After the surprising retirement of longtime coach Rick DeMont, the University of Arizona has a head coaching opening, one of the more high-profile job openings in recent memory in college swimming. Though we don’t know exactly what the Arizona athletic department is thinking, here’s a look at some of the top potential candidates for the job.
Rick DeMont Retires after 30 Years with University of Arizona
Rick DeMont has announced his retirement as head coach at the University of Arizona.
