Monstrous Mile from Twichell Highlights Final Day of 2015 KMSC Pro-Am
The 2015 KMSC Pro-Am Classic ended with Mission Viejo taking home the team titles amidst several spectacular swims from professionals and amateurs.
Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #2 The Zane Grothe Warmup Special
Zane Grothe burst onto the national scene this summer after winning the 400m free at U.S. Nationals. But what is his key to fast racing? It’s all in the warmup.
Three More Meet Records Fall at KMSC Saturday Finals
Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace was one of three meet record breakers at the Saturday finals session of the 2015 KMSC Pro-Am Classic.
South Africa announces Raia Rapida roster, led by Roland Schoeman
The final team has announced its roster for the Raia Rapida format meet in Brazil, with South Africa tabbing Roland Schoeman & co. for its four-person team.
Yoga for Swimmers – Release Tension in Your Hips, Quads and Glutes
In this intense 20 minute Vinyasa flow yoga practice, we focus on stretching these regions of the legs that tend to be tight in swimmers. (Featured image: Rebecca Soni)
2015 U.S. Nationals: Day 4 Prelims Preview
Tomorrow is the day for David Nolan, who will look to finally break through in the long course 200 IM after so much success in short course yards
2015 U.S. Nationals: Day Three RACE VIDEOS
Watch (almost) all of Day Three’s finals from U.S. Nationals in San Antonio, Texas, including the women’s 100m breast, won by Katie Meili (pictured).
2015 U.S. Nationals: Day 3 Finals Preview
Caeleb Dressel will look to hunt down the national title in the men’s 50 free after posting a new 17-18 NAG of 21.85 this morning
2015 U.S. Nationals: Day 3 Prelims Preview
After swimming the fastest time in the world of the year in the 200 fly, Phelps will swim the 100 fly prelims on day 3
Success In Both 50 and 100 Free Much Rarer Than In The Past
Nathan Adrian struggles in the 100 free and success in the 50 free shows just how tough that double is
Top 8 Swimmers Who Could Have Won The 100 IM At NCAAs
With the recent addition of the 100 yard IM to the NCAA program (approved for inclusion at conference championship meets) it begs the question of who would have dominated this event if it had been introduced years prior.
Japanese Men’s Freestyle On The Rise – Historic Olympic Medal Drought Threatened
Japan is one of history’s great swimming powerhouses. Their men sit fourth on the all-time medals table, and their women eighth. From the 1930s until the 1960s Japan was one of the top nations in every discipline in swimming, but since then hasn’t produced any top swimmers in the freestyle events at the Olympic Games.
le Clos Ends Championships With a Win in the 100 butterfly
Chad le Clos won the men’s 100 butterfly at the South African National Championships in a time of 52.03…
Van der Burgh Clocks World’s Third-Fastest 100 Breast on Day 2 of 2015 South African Nationals
South Africa’s Cameron van der Burgh slides into the third spot on the 100m breaststroke world rankings after winning the title at his nation’s championships.
How to Maximize Swimming Starts with the Back Footplate
Getting off to a good start is one of the most important parts of the swimming race. The shorter the race, the more important the start becomes.
