The Michael Phelps Effect On Kids In The Social Media Age
“11-year old, Makayla, aims for the Michael Phelps Olympic dream on video…” (Photo Credit: UTMA)
Universal Sports Network and USA Swimming Extend Television Partnership Through 2016
“The deal includes exclusive coverage of the Grand Prix Series, begining with The Austin Grand Prix, January 18-20. Olympic Gold Medalists Missy Franklin and Ryan Lochte will headline!” (Photo Credit: USAs)
Missy Franklin and Multiple Swim Stars Hit the Red Carpet at Gold Meets Golden
Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin with film star Nicole Kidman at the “Gold Meets Golden” event in West Los Angeles. (Photo Credit: INSX)
University of Michigan 20-yard Dual Meet Photo Vault
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Speedo-clad Seton Hall Swim Team and The Art of the Free Throw Distraction
“Determined to help their Seton Hall basketball compatriots against Louisville, the Seton Hall Swim Team went Speedo-clad to the game, sitting right behind the basketball hoop in the direct eyeline of free throw shooters.”
Mind Grinder Swimming Sets and Exploring Your Limits
Chuck Warner, author and coach, is an old friend. Thoughtful and passionate about the sport, he has studied the details…
Michael Phelps Trillion Dollar Coin Spoof Solution to American Debt Crisis
Swim News: “Michael Phelps’ celebration of his 2008 Olympic gold in the 4×100 freestyle relay is used for artistic inspiration…” (Swim Photo Credit: Slate, Andrew Morgan
Val and Strand break more world records in NERO
Masters Swimming: “Laura Val broke more world records at the 2012 Southern Pacific Masters Championships and is arguably the top masters swimmer in the world.” (short course) in California last month(Photo Credit: BSTE)
Alexander Studzinski, Open Water Elite, Signs with Finis
Swim News: “It is not too often that an athlete comes along and shows such a positive and indomitable spirit,” said FINIS CEO John Mix. “We are honored to call Alex Studzinski a FINIS athlete.” (Swim Photo Credit: FSS)
Swimmer Requests Taco Bell Speedo with Think Outside of the Buns on the Back
Swim News: “Swimmer hits social media jackpot, but would you wear “Think Outside of the Buns” on the butt of your suit?”
Justin Bieber Finally Meets Missy Franklin at his Denver Concert
Swim News: “Missy Franklin goes backstage at Bieber’s Colorado concert tour stop.” (Swim Photo Credit: MF)
Lochte Finally Lands his E! Reality Series, Titled What Would Ryan Lochte Do?
Swim News: “Olympian, Ryan Lochte, has finally gotten his own reality show on E!, the entertainment channel, famous for shows such as Keeping Up With the Kardashians.”
James Magnussen Ready to Prove Himself after London Debacle
“After a lot of pre-London chest thumping, the Magnussen lead 4×100 freestyle relay netted 4th, and Team USA’s Nathan Adrian snatched the Olympic gold from Magnussen in the 100 freestyle.”
Barcelona 2013 FINA World Championships Video Teaser
Ryan Lochte (featured photo) has won multiple World Championship medals. He intends to represent Team USA at the 2013 FINA World Championships. (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)