How Strength Training Affects Start & Turn Performances
The best ways to improve start and turn performances are found on land simply because one can manipulate force and power variables for optimal gains in explosiveness. Plyometric training for swimmers has shown drastic improvements for swimmers. (Featured Image: Jason Lezak)
What is the Head Strong Posture Trainer?
Have you heard of the Head Strong Posture Trainer but are not really sure what it is, what it does, and how it can make you a faster swimmer? Watch this short video and have all of your questions answered!
Brooke Bennett on Comeback Trail for 2016 Olympics: Gold Medal Minute Video
Bennett was the most dominant distance swimmer from 1996-2000. She claimed gold at 16 in the 800 freestyle at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. At the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, she won gold in the 400 and 800 meter freestyle.
How Cesar Cielo Overcame Surgery on Both Knees, Swimmer Strength
October 2012, Cesar Cielo underwent surgery on both knees. The recovery was long and arduous, robbing Cesar of a quality training. Cesar had to find a way to quickly regain his leg strength while continuing to rehabilitate his knees.
Video: Christmas Greeting from Emmanuel College Swimming
Video is courtesy of Emmanuel College Swimming.
Freeman Wins 3-Meter Synchro at USA Diving Winter Nationals
Freeman dove to the 3-meter synchronized diving title with Maren Taylor on Saturday morning at the 2013 USA Diving Winter National Championships. The competition was being held at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center.
McCrory nets Silver on 3-Meter at Winter Nationals
Senior Nick McCrory earned a spot on the United States’ 2014 FINA World Cup team Saturday with a second-place finish on the 3-meter springboard at the USA Diving Winter National Championships, held at the University of Texas’ Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center.
Mark Spitz featured in dramatic HBO documentary
Mark Spitz, who is Jewish, became the greatest athlete on earth less than 30 years after World War II, after Nazi Germany fell.
Add Pace Pal to your Workouts, Stayed Focused in Training
If you’re in intense practices or just swimming to stay fit, this portable, underwater pace clock is ideal.
WATER POLO: USA Men Defeat Canada 8-7 To Earn Berth In 2014 FINA World Cup
Alex Bowen (featured image) scored his first goal of the game on a power play with a minute to play in the period evening the match at 4-4 headed to the fourth.
Freeman and Taylor 1st Heading Into 3-Meter Synchro Final
Former University of Iowa diver Deidre Freeman advanced to Saturday’s final in the women’s 3-meter synchronized diving event after posting the top preliminary score Friday morning at the USA Diving Winter National Championships.
British Swimming Seeks Elite Coach Development Manager
The World Class Swimming Programme, the team responsible for driving GB Swimming to Olympic success, has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced professional in the field of élite coaching development to join our programme.
Safronczyk Closes Polish Nationals with Silver in 100 Breast
Former Blue Devil standout Piotr Safronczyk took second in the 100 short course meters breaststroke Friday at the Polish Swimming Nationals, rounding out an impressive showing in the event this week.
WATER POLO: USA Women Win FINA World Cup Qualification; Men Drop Second Match To Canada
Betsey Armstrong, USA Water Polo, helps Team USA net win at FINA World Cup Qualification.