2014 Arena Grand Prix Orlando Photo Vault: Prelims Day 1
Arena Athlete Caitlin Leverenz is in the house!
Winning With Wisdom & Kindness
“When a swimmer steps up on the blocks or diving board, a whole person steps up there,” Tim Welsh said. “If their schoolwork is a mess, and their head is back in their room, thinking about that work, a whole person is not up there ready to swim.”
TYR Signs Ashley Twichell American Pool and Open Water Swimmer
“It’s an honor to be representing the TYR brand alongside so many incredible athletes,” said Twichell. “I’m so excited to be a part of this family, and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store.”
Michael Andrew May Swim 400 IM at 2016 US Olympic Trials – Gold Medal Minute Video
Michael Andrew’s gaze is fixed on tentpole international events this later this year. Specifically, he would like to attend the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics in China.
Olympic Icon Aaron Peirsol to Host Arena Grand PrixView in Orlando
5-time Olympic gold medalist Aaron Peirsol: “We all need to remember why we fell in love with this sport, and I hope I can help send that message through this event series.”
Are you Australia’s biggest Swim Fan?
Whether you are a fan of Paralympic legends Ellie Cole and Matt Cowdrey or freestyle world champions James Magnussen and Cate Campbell – there is a fan club online for you.
Open Letter From a Reader to USA Swimming Coaches: Be Healthy, Be a Professional
Coach Gibson Swim Fort Lauderdale: “Take the pledge to be at your best. Take the pledge to be a good role model. Take the pledge to set the bar high for our profession. Let’s lead the charge. Do it for your athletes. Do it for your sport. Do it for yourself.”
Swimmer From the Woodlands Swim Team Receives “Golden Ticket” On American Idol
Gianni Calderara of the Woodlands Swim Team, who has times good enough to have qualified him for a swim on the USA Swimming Grand Prix circuit, impressed judges enough to earn a “Ticket to Hollywood.”
USA Water Polo Hall Of Fame Class Of 2014 To Be Inducted April 5
The USA Water Polo Hall of Fame, a collection of excellence in the sport of water polo, returns in 2014 to induct four deserving individuals in conjunction with the USAWP National Awards Dinner.
Pro Swim Teams and the Evolution of a Pro Swimming League
David Marsh, CEO and Head Swim Coach of SwimMAC Carolina, explains the need for pro swim teams and the evolution of a possible pro swim league.
Columbia Women’s Swimming Pump Up Training Trip Video
Swim Video courtesy of Columbia Women’s Swimming.
If I Had 2 Million Dollars, I’d Fill a Pool With Spaghetti (And Other Ways to Spend Atrocious Sums of Money)
Recently, a few of our twitter followers tweeted some thought provoking questions and ideas to our twitter account. If you could fill a pool with something other than water, what would it be? How much would you need? And finally, how much would it cost?
Swimmer Rachel Frederickson Drops to 105 Pounds, Wins Biggest Loser
Rachel Frederickson (center) poses with her fellow finalists on the last episode of Season 15 of The Biggest Loser.
USA Swimming Foundation Announces USA Triathlon as Make a Splash Affiliate Coalition Partner
“We are proud to partner with the USA Swimming Foundation to provide the best educational opportunities possible to our youth members,” said Rob Urbach, USA Triathlon CEO.
Speedo USA Redesigns College Swim Team Uniforms with New Custom Suits for Cal, USC, University of Florida and the University of Michigan
Cal Women’s Swimming will race in the New Speedo USA “thin-strap suits” during the 2013-14 collegiate swimming season.