Duke Opens Dual Meet Action at UNC Wilmington
“We’re definitely ready to get underway with some dual meet competition,” said head coach Dan Colella. “We swam in Greensboro a few weeks ago and I was pleased with the performances there. I think we learned some valuable lessons, things that we need to continue to work on and things that they’ve been attentive to working on…”
Towson Tigers Swimming Seek Best Record Since 2006-07
“We had a good meet last weekend and if we can be great this Saturday, we will be competitive with Old Dominion,” Towson Head Coach Pat Mead said. “I’m looking for some fast swims from all of our men. We will need some breakout performances to win.”
WPO To Attend Annual General Meeting of EU Athletes
EU Athletes is a federation of European player associations and athlete unions representing more than 35 national associations and 25,000 individual athletes across the continent and across various sport disciplines. (Featured Image: Tony Azevedo, 4-time Olympian.)
Bruce Wigo Explains Why ISHOF Is Leaving Fort Lauderdale – Video Feature
ISHOF announced that upon the expiration of its current fifty-year agreement with the City of Fort Lauderdale, in February of 2015, it will not renew and will look for a new home in another city. Video report is courtesy of CBS Miami.
Virginia Opens 2013-14 Campaign at Navy Friday
The meet, which will be UVa’s first under first-year head coach Augie Busch, will be contested in 25 meters, as opposed to the 25 yards that will be seen in the rest of the Cavaliers’ meets this season. Live results will be available and linked through VirginiaSports.com.
Wolfpack Primed for Tri-Meet at Florida State
“We are excited to swim against some great competition this weekend,” said NC State head coach Braden Holloway. “It’s been a long time since NC State has been in Tallahassee. The meet is going to be outdoors, so I think the team is excited for a change in scenery.”
WKU Swim and Dive Faces Big Ten Foe Northwestern Friday
“Northwestern is very good. They are definitely in the top 25 in the country,” said WKU head coach Bruce Marchionda. “Both the men and women programs are very good with a rich history of having dynamic teams…”
Tom Luchsinger, Laura Sogar to Speak at National Select Camp on Saturday
USA Swimming National Team members Tom Luchsinger and Laura Sogar (featured image) will be guest speakers at the 2013 National Select Camp on Saturday in Colorado Springs, Colo. Their appearance will last from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. MT at the Olympic Training Center where they will do in-water sessions and host a Q&A with the campers.
Iona College Swimmer, Daniela Beasley, makes a difference in lives of orphans
When students do travel, it is usually for pleasure. However, sophomore swimmer Daniela Beasley has a desire to give back on her own and has plans to help the orphans in her hometown of Ecuador to overcome socio-economic boundaries.
Mellouli Explains Climb to Olympic Pool and Open Water Podium: GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com
Tunisian Olympic star, Oussama Mellouli, is a history-maker, the first African Male to win an individual Olympic gold medal in swimming at the 2008 Games. In 2012, Ous became the first person to win Olympic hardware in the pool and in open water at the same Olympic Games.
Olympian Scott Dickens announces retirement
‘’I’m going to miss my teammates the most,’’ said Dickens, who also competed at two Commonwealth Games, two Pan Am Games and three FINA World Championships.
UVA Swimming and Diving Video Interview with Augie Busch
Virginia swimming and diving head coach Augie Busch previews the first meet of the season at Navy on Oct. 25. Cavalier women square off with Yale as well as Navy.
Jimmy Martin Co-Swimmer of the Week For the Bonnies
Senior Jimmy Martin earned co-swimmer of the week honors this week for the Bonnies, sharing the award with George Mason’s Fernando Rubio. Martin recorded four first place finishes, also helping to break two pool relay records this past weekend against Pitt.
How to use Resisted and Assisted Sprint Training in Swimming
Most sprint coaches have beliefs about resisted and assisted speed training, and most of them are consistent. Most coaches agree that both of these forms of training need to be used simultaneously in a program to achieve optimal results.
Texas A&M vs. Texas Longhorns Swimming Photo Vault
The Aggie’s won a tight back-and-forth battle over the Longhorns in the first scheduled regular match since the SEC split.