Cann and Cortney Named Mountain West Conference Swimmer and Diver of the Week
The Mountain West Conference has announced Boise State’s Felicity Cann and Ciera Cortney as its first swimmer and diver of the week. This is both Cann and Cortney’s first weekly accolade.
Aussie Olympians out and about for GO Swim Month 2013
After a successful start in the sunny state, the GO Swim Month activities will soon move south with the Jones Tempe Torpedoes Swimming Club in New South Wales hosting dual World Champion James Magnussen on Friday October 11.
A&M All-American Bergstrom returns as volunteer assistant coach
Former Texas A&M All-America swimmer Jason Bergstrom has returned to campus to serve as a volunteer assistant coach for the Aggie men’s swimming and diving squad, head coach Jay Holmes announced on Wednesday.
What To Do When You Can’t Get In The Pool
Whether it’s swimmer’s ear, a foot in a cast, stitches or a skin infection, most swimmers have been stuck on the side of the pool at some point in their career. Here are some tips to keep yourself in swim-shape until you can get back in the water.
In the Eye of a Gator: University of Florida Men’s Swimming Team Video Feature
“In The Eye of a Gator” stars Marcin Cieslak (featured image) Eduardo Solaeche Gomez, Matthew Curby and Matt Thompson.
San Antonio To Host 2015 USA Swimming Summer National Championships, and Junior Nationals
San Antonio’s Northside Swim Center is slated to host both competitions. Completed in July 2013, the facility features a 50-meter, Olympic-size outdoor pool and 25-meter diving and warm-up pool.
Eastern States Swim Clinic Registration Deadline Extended to Oct 11
The Eastern States Swim Clinic has a great lineup of Olympic swimmers and coaches, including Mike Bottom (featured image), David Marsh, Todd Schmitz, Ian Crocker and Kate Zielger.
Press Conference Coverage of the Cullen Jones Diversity Invitational
Cullen Jones is in full press mode as he prepares for the inaugural Cullen Jones Diversity Invitational on Oct. 11-13 at the Mecklenburg County Aquatics Center in Charlotte, N.C.
Connors, Saale Net ACC Weekly Awards
Sophomore Kristin Connors and freshman Grant Saale of the NC State swimming & diving team garnered ACC weekly awards for their standout performances at the All-North Carolina Invitational, as announced by the ACC office Tuesday afternoon.
Olympian Kim Vandenberg to Give Kids in Rwanda New Playing Field
“All of these athletes understand the positive impact sport can have on a child’s life, especially by empowering young girls in countries where gender inequality is a cultural norm,” said Vandenberg Olympic peer Tracey Evans. “It starts with having a safe place to play and learn.”
SwimSwam Film Fest: Papa Swims Butterfly
An animated short swimming film created by Mary Oldlife.
Ryan Lochte Confirms Training at SwimMAC Through 2016
Lochte told the Charlotte Observer: “In my next swimming career, which started this morning, I want to train for some sprint events now…. I’m not done yet. I think there’s a lot more I can accomplish in the sport of swimming. I want to take my swimming to a new [level], and I want to bring it here to Charlotte.”
Injury Prevention & the Forearm Fulcrum
Swimming “the right way” also helps protect your joints from injury. Whether you swim once a month or swim every day, learning to swim correctly will enhance your experience and keep you healthy.
SwimSwam Film Fest: Sci Fi Swimming with Pterois
I’m a swim film festival fan, and I love this animated short, this swimming video simply titled Pterois, created by Neekoe. I…
Universal Sports Network Expands Distribution With Verizon Agreement
Universal Sports has exclusive rights to world and national championship events in a wide array of sports, including swimming.