FINA World Championship Medals Revealed, Silicone Ribbons Break Tradition – Video
FINA contracted Lagranja, a Barcelona-based design firm, to recreate the medals awarded during the 2013 FINA World Championships.
SwimOutlet.com and Fitter & Faster Swim Tour Extend Partnership with More Clinics Across the U.S.
SwimOutlet.com, the web’s most popular swim shop, and Fitter & Faster Swim Tour, the premier swim clinic organization in North America, have announced a partnership expansion of the tour throughout North America for 2013 and 2014 called the Fitter & Faster Swim Tour Presented by SwimOutlet.com. (Photo courtesy of the Fitter and Faster Swim Tour presented by SwimOutlet.com)
Canadian Worlds Team Gathers For Staging Camp
“It’s pretty exciting when the trip finally comes together and you get everyone there,” said Cochrane, who will be competing at his fourth world championships. “The final push is always a stressful time but once you get the team together it’s a very calming experience. I think we’re all excited for the meet to start.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Ashley Twichell Photo Vault, 2013 World University Games 10k Champion
Photo Credit: Mike Lewis, olavistaphotography.com
NC State Wolfpack Swimming 2013 Year in Review Video
N.C. State Wolfpack Swimming and Diving gets the full treatment in this swimming video. If you’re a high school swim star, check this video out to see what the Wolfpack is all about! Featured photo: Head Coach Braden Holloway. (Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Duke Swimming & Diving Garners Scholar All-America Honors
Nine members of the Duke swimming and diving program have earned Scholar All-America recognition for the 2012-13 season, as announced Thursday by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA). In addition, both the Blue Devil men and women received Scholar All-America team honors for the spring semester. (Image courtesy of Duke)
Van Halen Swimming Psych Up Video For ’80s & 90s Swimmers – Dreams of Glory
“The great Matt Biondi headlines this 1980s and 1990s psych up video…”
Twichell Heads to Russia for World University Games
Courtesy of Duke University Swimming and Diving: Former Duke swimmer and All-American Ashley Twichell is set to begin competition at…
Georgia Aquatic Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2013
The Georgia Aquatic Hall of Fame has announced the Class of 2013 Hall of Fame Inductees. The induction ceremony is to be held on August 24th, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia. Honorees include five accomplished athletes from the state of Georgia. This will be the third class of inductees. (Photo of Kristy Kowal courtesy of Facebook)
Do You Know Michael Phelps? Chrono Challenge Vault Photo
Do you know 18-time Olympic gold medalist, Michael Phelps? If you do, then put these photos in chronological order. If swim fans can do that, then add the swim meets for bonus points. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Swimming Stars The Fast & The Furious – Documentary Film
Victor Davis and Alex Baumann were swimming greats in the early 1980s, arguably during Swimming Canada’s golden years.
Cancer Claims The Life of Matador Legend Pete Accardy
During his illustrious 24-year career as head coach of the Cal State Northridge men’s swim team, and 15 seasons as head coach of the CSUN women’s swim team, Accardy coached the Matadors to a record 13 NCAA team titles, which is still a collegiate record. Nine national titles (1975, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985) were recorded by the CSUN men’s swim team. Another four NCAA crowns (1982, 1987, 1988, 1989) were won on the women’s side. The Matador men’s and women’s swim teams also gained runner-up honors eight times. (Photo Credit: Janna Schulze)
The 2013 FINA World Championships Video Bonanza, All Promo Videos Here
“SwimSwam’s full coverage of the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcelona, Spain is coming soon…”
NC State Swimming & Diving Announces Signing Class For Fall of 2013
NC State men’s and women’s head swimming coach Braden Holloway is excited to announce a 23-member signing class for the fall of 2013. The class, which includes athletes from around the globe, is one that the reigning ACC Coach of the Year believes is the perfect fit for the program and its building process. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
