Video Interview: Michael Andrew Explains His 2nd Endorsement Deal
14-year old professional swimmer Michael Andrew has signed his second major endorsement deal in June of 2013, inking a contract for sponsorship with Mutual of Omaha, a mutual insurance and financial services company based in Omaha, Nebraska.
Weekend Get Away: Darian Townsend Chillin’ and Swimming in San Diego
Three time Olympian and Olympic Champion Darian Townsend hit the road west from Arizona for a long weekend in San…
Streamline Challenge: 2005 World Champion Korzeniowski Conquers 25m (Video)
Thanks to Jan Konarzewski, former Michigan Wolverine and Polish National Team Athlete, for sending SwimSwam this streamline challenge video. The March…
An Inside Look at the Speedo USA Photo Shoot
Team Speedo stars Ryan Lochte, Natalie Coughlin, Cullen Jones, Nathan Adrian, Jessica Hardy and Tyler Clary descended on Los Angeles in late February for Speedo’s 2015 Performance Catalog and Product Photo Shoot, which was held at the Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center.
Swim Prom Video: Ryan Lochte and Cullen Jones Passed Up for Dion Dreesens
It’s prom season and every so often swimming elites get asked to the big event.
VIDEO: Water Bonds – an elephant and a dog become aquatic best friends
Watch Bubbles the African elephant and Bella the black Labrador show us what swimmers everywhere already know: water makes friendships into something even stronger.
Olympic Great Matt Grevers Co-Chairs at GLASA Gala
U.S. Olympic gold medalist Matt Grevers (Lake Forest, Ill.) will be an honorary co-chairman at the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association Gala…
‘The Current’ documentary featuring Mallory Weggemann to premiere on EPIX tonight
Paralympian Mallory Weggemann and Olympian Missy Franklin will appear on the documentary “The Current,” which premieres tonight on EPIX at 8 PM Eastern time.
Taper Problems for Swim Coaches
Swimming Video is courtesy of SwimMAC. Swimming coaches of the world over have this issue at taper time (see video…
Photo Vault: Tattoos of the NAIA 2014
The pool deck at the 2014 NAIA National Championships was colorful, and not just because of the myriad team uniforms. There was body art on display as well and SwimSwam captured a few of our favorite tattoos. Take a look.
Home cooking best recipe for Peter Brothers
Peter Brothers tested the waters at a couple of universities but feels the wisest decision is to stay in his backyard.
Nathan Adrian to Be Inducted Into Robert Chinn Foundation ‘Asian Hall of Fame’
Olympic gold medalist Nathan Adrian has been inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame, which is designed to honor Americans of Asian and Pacific decent.
How to Deal with the Taper Blues
Every swimmer gets the taper blues at some point. How you handle that part of your taper can help or hurt your mental game leading into a big meet.
Jolyn Swimwear Fashion Photo Vault, March Lookbook
Courtesy of Jolyn Swimwear & Clothing Company, a SwimSwam partner.
The Winning Team’s Mindset
When you’re competing for a team championship, each event contributes points to the team total. Conference meets pack all the events into three-and-a-half days while NCAA’s squeeze everything into three days. (Featured Image: University of Michigan 2013 NCAA Team Title)