Jason Lezak Back in the Pool for Anchor Leg at U.S. Masters Swimming Nationals during Gold Medal Delivery
In addition to swimming the relay and the Gold Medal Delivery, Lezak will judge a special “Lezak Catchphrase/Internet Meme Contest,” taking place over the next three weeks through July 10, in which the winner with the best Lezak submission will win a $100 SwimOutlet.com gift card, a USMS-branded baseball cap, a two-year USMS membership, and other goodies.
Jason Lezak Gold Medal Delivery Photo Vault
“Olympians Emily Sliver and Jason Lezak, on a SwimOutlet Gold Medal Delivery, stop off to swim in a “surprise” USMS Spring Nationals Relay.”
Water safety a priority as Canada’s Swim Team launches get swimming.ca
“Swimming Canada is proud to be launching Getswimming.ca with these three great organizations,” said Chris Wilson, marketing and events director for Swimming Canada. “Of course every child that learns to swim is a potential recruit, but much more importantly they become more safe around water, more fit and more confident. We all benefit from a goal of teaching every Canadian child to swim.” (Photo Courtesy of Swimming Canada)
Princeton, Ivy League Champs, Announce Incoming Class of 2017
“Head coach Rob Orr and assistant coach Mitch Dalton feel good about the eight members of the incoming Class of 2017, who bring both talent and versatility to a roster already loaded with experienced youth.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Butterfly Drill Week With Da Yoopers
This swimming video was produced and edited by SwimSwam contributor, Kelly McCommons. The YMCA of Marquette County Killer Whales tackles…
NBC Sports to Air Seven Hours of National Championships Coverage
“Sports fans and swimming enthusiasts alike will be able to enjoy extensive broadcast coverage of the June 25-29 USA Swimming Phillips 66 National Championships in Indianapolis, Ind., via NBC, NBC Sports Network.” (Photo Courtesy of USA Swimming)
DeepFlight Submersible – Searching for Whale Song – GoPro Video
I have seven GoPros, a few more than Tyler Clary…I think. (Clary’s crazy about these cameras for capturing footage of…
Swimming Obstacle Course, A Wildcat Challenge
Matthew Williams, Head Coach of YMCA of Marquette County, challenged the Northern Michigan University Wildcat Swim team to take in a fun and creative approach to their workout routine while their pool is under going repairs. (Photo & Video Credit: Kelly McCommons)
Ryan Lochte’s 2013 World Championships Schedule – Gold Medal Minute
(Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
3 Year Old Swims 100 meters at Swimming Hall of Fame – Video
This video was provided by the CEO of the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) , Bruce Wigo. Henry White,…
Instabeat on Indiegogo Surpasses Goal, Reaching $59,165
I have a soft spot for startups (technically swimswam is one), and when several swimswam readers sent me this Indiegogo…
Looking Back: US World Championship Trials Photo Vault
“Nathan Adrian is congratulated by Matt Grevers after winning the 50 free championship final in 21.52.” July 9th, 2009 (Photos Courtesy of Tim Binning/theswimpicutes)
Virginia Honored with U.S. Olympic Achievement Award
Virginia earned the award based on senior swimmer Lauren Perdue’s performance at the 2012 London Olympics. Perdue earned a gold medal as part of the U.S. women’s 4×200-meter freestyle relay. (Photo Courtesy of Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Esther Williams, Disguised Opportunity
“Esther Williams became one of the most famous swimmers in history without ever participating in an Olympic Games, because she found opportunities that were disguised in many obstacles that she confronted.” (MGM/photo)
Team SwimSpray Women Sweep Division at the 2013 4.4 Great Chesapeake Bay Swim
“Jenny Will, a former swimmer at the University of Wisconsin, led the trio in a time of 1:48.27, placing her 26th overall and 5th within the gender. Shannon Greene and Amara Rivera finished only minutes behind with times of 1:50.33 and 1:52.57, respectively, putting both of them within the top 15 among females in the 4.4 mile race.”