Swimmer From the Woodlands Swim Team Receives “Golden Ticket” On American Idol
Gianni Calderara of the Woodlands Swim Team, who has times good enough to have qualified him for a swim on the USA Swimming Grand Prix circuit, impressed judges enough to earn a “Ticket to Hollywood.”
VIDEO: Florida Head Coach Gregg Troy Looks Ahead to 2014 SEC Championships
Last year, Florida head coach Gregg Troy celebrated an SEC title with his men’s team in College Station.
Pro Swim Teams and the Evolution of a Pro Swimming League
David Marsh, CEO and Head Swim Coach of SwimMAC Carolina, explains the need for pro swim teams and the evolution of a possible pro swim league.
RACE VIDEO: More Big Swims, More Records at DC Metro Champs
SwimSwam’s Matt Rees was on deck at the 2014 DC Metro Champs, and he caught Katie Ledecky’s National High School…
VIDEO INTERVIEW: SwimSwam talks to high school record-holder Carsten Vissering post-race
Georgetown Prep junior Carsten Vissering talked to SwimSwam after his national high school record in the 100 breaststroke. Vissering praised the atmosphere at the D.C. Metro Championships, saying he swam his 53.49 race on adrenaline. Video courtesy of Matt Rees.
RACE VIDEO: Carsten Vissering breaks national independent high school record in 100 breaststroke with a 53.49
Carsten Vissering went 53.49 to break the national independent high school record in the 100 breast. Watch his outstanding race here.
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Katie Ledecky talks Metro Champs, records and pre-race strategies
SwimSwam caught up with American record-holder Katie Ledecky after her headline-grabbing performances at the D.C. Metro Championships to get her feelings on what was a huge weekend for the rising star.
RACE VIDEO: Katie Ledecky smashes national high school record with 1:42.38 200 free
This on-deck video captures Katie Ledecky’s second high school record of the Metro Championships. In this race, the freestyling phenom goes 1:42.38 to dominate the 200 free with the fastest time ever swum in a high school competition. Video courtesy of Matt Rees.
Race Video: Michael Andrew 100 Free 13-14 NAG Record, 44.16
Michael Andrew with Father and Coach Peter Andrew. Swimming race video is courtesy of Indie Swimming.
Race Video: Michael Andrew 100 Breast 13-14 NAG Record, 54.80
Swimming race video is courtesy of Indie Swimming.
Columbia Women’s Swimming Pump Up Training Trip Video
Swim Video courtesy of Columbia Women’s Swimming.
Fitter and Faster Swim Tip: The Top 3 Things to do Outside the Pool to Swim Faster
What do you do OUTSIDE of the pool to get you faster IN the pool? You can always do more things to improve. Check out how Olympians Peter Vanderkaay and Chloe Sutton complement their hard work in the water and on land!
VIDEO: Gregg Troy talks about tough Tennessee meet and SEC preparation
The Florida coach talked about a lineup decision that came back to bite the Gators as well as the team’s preparation heading into SECs and NCAAs.
