SwimSwam Film Fest: Kate Spade, Navy
I’m a swim film festival fan, and I love this animated short, this swimming video commissioned by Kate Spade titled NAVY, created by Chris Silas Neal.
Mallory Weggemann – The Journey of New Mobility Part 2
This video was provided to SwimSwam courtesy of The Factory Agency. The message below is courtesy of Mallory Weggemann: The past…
Ron and Don Heidary Honored at National Youth Sports Awards – Feature Video
Video feature is courtesy of Positive Coach. The Ron & Don Heidary feature interview is courtesy of SwimSwam contributor Dean Ottati.
Texas A&M vs. Texas Longhorns Swimming Photo Vault
The Aggie’s won a tight back-and-forth battle over the Longhorns in the first scheduled regular match since the SEC split.
Aaron Peirsol Hiking the John Muir Trail to Raise Money for Cancer Survivors
Aaron Peirsol is hiking the John Muir Trail to raise money for We Are Ocean, a non-profit organization that teaches cancer survivors to live post-treatment through ocean-based adventures.
Ryan Lochte 4th Hottest Male Athlete in the World
Ryan Lochte is the 4th hottest male athlete in the world according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Among the top-25 hottest athletes are Roger Federer, Tom Brady and David Beckham.
Teaching a Syrian Warlord to Swim – Feature Video
Photographer Jonathan Alpeyrie (former competitive swimmer and water polo player), who was recently held captive in Syria for 81 days, recounts the surreal story of being forced to teach a Hawaiian-swimsuit-clad local militia leader how to swim.
Sexual Abuse in Swimming To Be Covered in Next Week’s Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated will release a highlight reel of sexual abuse in swimming in the United States over the last three decades on Monday.
Lessons From Legends: Sue Pitt Anderson and Brave Young Girls
The attempt to balance the opportunities for women to those of men didn’t get a firm push forward until Title IX was passed in 1972. Even after it became law it took another 10 years to begin to make a substantial impact on extending girls careers in swimming beyond high school and providing a wide breadth of collegiate opportunities.
5 Ways to Make the Most of a Bad Practice
Let’s face it: having a bad meet is no fun, but the daily grind of practices is what can really bring us down. What’s the best way to deal when the going gets rough?
Florent Manaudou, Ice Watch – Feature Video
Florent Manaudou, 50 freestyle 2012 Olympic champion and brother of Olympic star Laure Manaudou, expands his endorsement portfolio with Ice Watch.
Basketballer Candace Parker; Missy Franklin Win Sportswomen Of the Year Awards
Missy Franklin hugs Megan Romano after the latter ran down the Australians to win the 400 free relay at the World Championships: the first of Franklin’s 6 golds at the meet.
Missy Franklin Pranked Teri McKeever in Commitment Call
Verbal commitments are the rage this fall on SwimSwam, driving a large audience fueled by college swimming passion. Missy Franklin,…
Connecting Swimming To The Hardly Strictly Bluegrasss Festival
Featured Image: Bruce Wigo (International Swimming Hall of Fame CEO) at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in San Francisco with wife Janet and twin sons Janson (left) and Drac (right), who were both 4-time All American water polo players at Stanford.
New Paltz Swimming & Diving 50th Anniversary – Feature Video
Video was provided to SwimSwam courtesy of New Paltz Swimming and Diving.