Taper Problems for Swim Coaches
Swimming Video is courtesy of SwimMAC. Swimming coaches of the world over have this issue at taper time (see video…
Mitch Meet Monday Review Episode 4: Subirats Tops the World Rankings
Albert Subirats tops the TYR World Swimming Rankings in the 100 meter butterfly.
Video Interview: SCAD’s Joel Ax Reflects on NAIA 200 Free Record, First Collegiate Season
Joel Ax of SCAD Savannah talks with SwimSwam’s Anne Lepesant about his NAIA meet record in the 200 free (1:36.71), and about his first year as a student-artist-athlete.
VIDEO: Gregg Troy talks NCAAs, Elizabeth Beisel in weekly presser
Troy addressed the importance of relay preparation including exchanges, as well as a slightly different event schedule for Gator star Elizabeth Beisel at the meet.
Video Interview: Logan Lassley of OBU on Breaking the NAIA 50 Free Record
Logan Lassley, of Oklahoma Baptist, won the 50 free at the 2014 NAIA National Championships with a meet-record time of 19.71. He talks with SwimSwam about his motivation, and what comes next.
Video Interview: Chris Conlon, Head Coach of SCAD Savannah, Talks After 2014 NAIA Nationals
Chris Conlon, head coach of men’s and women’s swimming at SCAD Savannah spoke with SwimSwam about his teams’ season and the 2014 NAIA National Championships.
Race Video: 2014 NAIA Nationals, 100 Backstroke, Ramirez Breaks Record, 46.28
Daniel Ramirez of Oklahoma Baptist went 46.28 in the 100 back to break the meet record at 2014 NAIA Nationals.
Race Video: Michael Andrew 50 Yard Freestyle 13-14 NAG Record, 19.85
Michael Andrew swam a 19.85 in the 50 yard free on Saturday night at the Jenks Sectional in Oklahoma, breaking the National Age Group Record that seems to, ironically, have been the hardest for him to get at the 13-14 level (among his wheelhouse events, at least).
Race Video: 2014 PAC 12 Championships 200 Backstroke, Murphy Wins, 1:39.21
California freshman Ryan Murphy earned another win with a 1:39.21 to win the event.
Race Video: 2014 PAC 12 Championships 200 Fly, Coci Wins, 1:42.97
Arizona State senior Alex Coci made a huge leap to win the 200 butterfly, dropping 1.58 seconds from his morning swim to post a time of 1:42.97.
Race Video: 2014 NAIA Nationals, 200 Free, Ax Breaks Record, 1:36.71
SCAD freshman Joel Ax broke the meet record in the 200 free on Friday night at the 2014 NAIA National Championships with a 1:36.71.
Race Video: 2014 PAC 12 Championships 100 Breast, Cordes Wins, 51.23
Cordes went 51.23 to wipe away the championships record set by Cal’s Damir Dugonjic back in 2009. That mark was 51.41. Cordes was his typically great self in the back half, coming home in 26.81.
Race Video: 2014 PAC 12 Championships, 100 Back, Murphy wins, 45.59
Murphy went 45.59, perhaps even more impressive considering he swam the 100 fly just a few events earlier. Nolan took second with a 45.66.
Race Video: 2014 PAC 12 Championships 100 Fly, Smith Wins, 45.92
2014 Pac 12 Championships – 100 FLY – Reported by Jared Anderson In prelims, California’s Tony Cox was the top seed and…
Race Video: 2014 PAC 12 Championships 200 Free, Quintero Wins, 1:32.81
Cristian Quintero stayed on a roll this week, taking the 200 free in 1:32.81.
