Celebrating in the Pool: Senator John McCain Hates it
Senator John McCain is one elected representative who is undistracted by the looming government shutdown in less than two weeks. Instead Senator McCain is focussing on the important issues. And what could be more important than the LA Dodgers celebrating in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ pool?
Princeton Women’s Swim & Dive Raise $4,210.85 for Cancer Research
Ivy League champion Princeton women’s swimming and diving team showed their team spirit outside of the pool when it hosted the sixth annual Collegians For The Cure 5K Run last Saturday on the Princeton campus.
Ottati: The College Odyssey Begins
Royce Hall, UCLA. The author’s alma mater, and where sadly, there is no longer a men’s swim team.
Missy Franklin Makes Sports Illustrated Top 100 List of Twitter Accounts to Follow
The Sports Illustrated staff added Missy Franklin to their top 100 Twitter users list and believes her Twitter account is “essential to your daily routine for finding news, information and entertainment from the sports world.”
The Swimming Community Rallies Behind Soren, A 6 Year-Old Swimmer Diagnosed With Cancer
Soren Cooper is a 6 year-old swimmer from New Hampshire who was diagnosed with Burkitt’s Lymphoma, an aggressive form of blood cancer. His family is deeply rooted within the swimming community. (Photo Credit: http://micropopbio.org/soren/)
Harvard Swimming Fan-Made Psych Up Video
An inside look at September life back on campus for the Harvard men as they settle into the new school year.
Former Arizona Swimmer, Future Dr. Pepper, Lands as Host on TV Show
Martin Pepper, after he finishes his PHD, will become Dr. Pepper: a name made for television. Seen here with his future cohost Liz Bonnin
Olympian Brent Hayden Swims In the Bathtub
Canadian Olympic swim star, Brent Hayden, is a man with an artist’s eye for the usual. Sure, he was stalwart speed demon for most of his career, racking up Olympic, World Championship and Commonwealth Games medals, but he’s also a great photographer capturing stunning images.
YourSwimBook: Don’t Be That Swimmer – 8 Swimming Etiquette Don’t’s
Skinny lanes and wide-stroke butterfliers don’t mix! Here are 8 rules of swimming etiquette to remember as a new season ramps up.
Shoulder Maintenance Important to Swimmers at All Levels
Shoulder Injuries can put a major hitch in any swimmers training, here is an overview on how to prevent one of the more common injuries.
Eric Shanteau ‘Swim For Your Life’ Open Water Race in Atlanta This Weekend
Wednesday is the last day to register for Eric Shanteau’s open water races and clinics in Atlanta on Saturday.
Russell Wilson’s Secret Weapon – Swimming
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson got the best of his NFC West rival Colin Kaepernick with a 29-3 win over the 49ers, and he did it by relying heavily on his star running back, Marshawn Lynch. Although many factors go into exceptional performance on the field, this pair of stars both spend time in the pool. Could swimming be the Seahawk’s secret sauce?
SMU Swimming and Diving Volunteer At Annual Tour Des Fleurs
SMU men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams have begun each of the past 10 academic years by volunteering at the annual Tour Des Fleurs. This event is held at White Rock Lake and benefits the Dallas Arboretum. The Tour Des Fleurs features a 10k and a 20k race for individuals of all ages.
USA Swimming Passes Legislation Restricting Coach-Swimmer Relationships
USA Swimming has passed legislation that restricts certain coach-athlete relationships (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
The 2014 BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series Promo Video
The BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series community program will visit 6 regions this year – Goldfields, Great Southern, Southwest, Kimberley, Mid-West and the Pilbara with over 40 elite swimmers, water polo players and coaches. (Image courtesy of Swimming Australia)