Defending USA Swimming Open Water Champion Ashley Twichell Interview
Defending national champion Ashley Twichell will be a part of a very strong women’s field at the 2013 USA Swimming Open Water Championship in California this May. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
Chad le Clos has his Eye on the Fly this season
Chad le Clos will focus on all 3 butterfly events, not the 200 IM, at the 2013 World Championships, according to this interview with Karien Jonckheere.
Le Clos’s Coach chimes in on SA Nationals and Chad’s injury
Graham Hill talks with SwimSwam contributor Karien Jonckheere about the delays at SA Nationals, Chad’s injury battle, and an analysis on how the team looks going into the summer.
Cameron van der Burgh talks after SA Nationals; Discusses Rules Changes
The Olympic Gold Medalist and World Record Holder discusses, SA Nationals, upcoming meets, and the proposed rule changes for breaststroke.
SwimSwam breaks the news on Ryan Lochte’s possible move west, Video Interview
Ryan Lochte told SwimSwam’s Garrett McCafrey that he’s considering a move to California.
A Car Ride to the Meet with Missy and Todd
Missy Franklin and her coach, Todd Schmitz have an awesome coach/swimmer relationship. This interview showcases just that.
Darian Townsend will pass on South African World Champ Trials
He won the 200 IM at the Mesa Grand Prix, beating Ryan Lochte, but the real story with Darian is why he’s not going to SA World Champ Trials.
Katie Ledecky has her sites set on 4 events in Barcelona
Katie Ledecky won her 3rd event of the weekend in the fastest 800 freestyle time of the year.
“Lochte calls me Colossus”
Matt Grevers says being 6’8″ comes in handy at the end of races like the 100 back at the Mesa Grand Prix. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Breeja Larson making the most of her trip home
Breeja Larson talks about her win in the 100 breast on Night 3 of the Mesa Grand Prix, swimming in front of her home crowd, her adjustment to long course, and her disappointing 2nd place finish in the 200 breast at Women’s NCAAs.
Mike Alexandrov talks easy speed
Mike Alexandrov reminded US swim fans that he’ll be in the mix for a spot on the World Championship Team. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Annie Chandler Grevers and Nala
The newly married Annie Grevers shows off the Mesa Grand Prix Mascot, Nala.
No one swam more this weekend than Katinka Hosszu
Katinka Hosszu from the Mesa Grand Prix. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Age Group Swammie winner Maxime Rooney
Maxime Rooney of the Pleasanton Seahawks catches up with Garrett McCaffrey at the Mesa Grand Prix.
