Ross Murdoch equals Scottish Pride in 100 Breaststroke (Video Interview)
Ross Murdoch extended his dominance in the breaststroke races in Austin, winning the 100 breast in 1:00.58.
Hilary Caldwell Sweeps backstroke in Austin (Video Interview)
She won the 200 back last night, and now Canada’s Hilary Caldwell has made it a sweep. The 22-year-old went 1:01.57 to nip current Grand Prix points leader Megan Romano at the wall.
2014 Swimming Australia Calendar of Major Events
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EC Lions 72, Darton State College 152
Saturday, the EC Men’s & Women’s Swimming Team traveled to Albany Georgia to compete in a dual meet with the…
Olympic Icon Aaron Peirsol Headlines Youth Swimming Event in Austin
Twenty Four Youth Swimmers from Longhorn Aquatics will have the experience of a lifetime tonight, swimming alongside 7-time Olympic medalist and University of Texas grad, Aaron Peirsol and 2012 gold medalist Matt McLean.
Universal Sports Network to Broadcast Big Wave Surf Contest
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Rams pick up victory over New Mexico
The Rams increased their lead with big swims in their stroke events, sweeping the 200 Backstroke, 200 Breaststroke and 200 IM. CSU also locked the Lobos out of first and second in the 100 Backstroke, 100 Breaststroke and 100 Freestyle.
RACE VIDEO: Adrian Only Man Under 22 in the 50 Free at Austin
Men’s 50 Freestyle – FINAL – 2014 Austin Grand Prix – reported by Jared Anderson / SwimSwam Much like the…
Race Video: Agnel Owns 200 Free in Austin, 1:45.76
After besting a pair of international distance stars in the 400, plus finishing second to Nathan Adrian in the 100 free last night, Agnel was back at it on night 2 in the middle-distance, going an unbelievable 1:45.76 to win the 200 free.
Race Video: Coughlin tops 50 Free in 25.17
In a tightly-bunched final field for the splash-and-dash, it was savvy veterans who rose to the top. Multi-time Olympian Natalie Coughlin went 25.17, getting her hand on the wall first in a field loaded with big names.
Race Video: Schmitt tops Ledecky in 200 Free in Austin, 1:57.71
In a battle of US Olympians, it was Allison Schmitt who triumphed over Katie Ledecky in the 200 freestyle.
Race Video: Dwyer wins 400IM in Austin, 4:16.58
Dwyer used a strong backstroke leg to build a lead on Tunisian Olympian and long-distance specialist Ous Mellouli. The two were almost identical split-wise apart from that backstroke, where Dwyer went 1:06.4 to Mellouli’s 1:07.5. That one second proved to be the difference as Dwyer went 4:16.58 to Mellouli’s 4:17.69.
Cougars Claim win over Incarnate Word
“We did a great job capitalizing on two wins apiece by Heather Winn, Maya Owens, and Danielle Shedd,” said head coach Rich Murphy.
Emory & Henry Swimming Sweep Double Duals
The Emory & Henry College Women’s Swimming Team moved to 8-0 on the year Saturday afternoon as it picked up a pair of wins in double dual competition at Milligan College.
Converse College overpowers Lady Lions 122 to 87
The EC Women’s swim team traveled to Spartanburg, SC to compete against Converse College (NCAA Div. II) on their senior…