2013 Swammy Awards: Male Asian Swimmer Of The Year
Coming off of an amazing Olympic showing where he won the 400 and 1500 freestyle as well as tying for the silver in the 200 freestyle Sun Yang continued to show his dominance in the distance freestyle events.
Hosszu 5-for-5 on final day of Indian Ocean Champs
Katinka Hosszu pushed her gold medal total to 15 for the 3-day meet, one of the most successful single-meet hauls in recent memory.
Poliana Okimoto Wins 2013 Open Water Swimmer Of The Year Swammy Award
After an incredible season worldwide, Poliana Okimoto needed to step up to take this award, and she certainly did.
Hosszu Moves to 10 Wins in 2 Days at Indian Ocean Championships
Katinka Hosszu had another 5-for-6 day at the 2013 Indiana Ocean Championships on the French island of Reunion.
2013 Swammy Awards: European Coach Of The Year
Jon Rudd of Plymouth Leander had a reach in European that spanned the continent, including at home in the UK.
2013 Swammy Awards: Canadian Swimmer Of The Year
The Canadian team had a successful showing at two of the biggest competitions of the 2013 season. At the 2013…
2015 FINA World Championships Going Indoor/Outdoor
The newly constructed Kazan Arena will sport both temporary pools and a temporary roof for the 2015 World Championships.
2013 Swammy Awards: Australian Coach Of The Year
After a rough 2012 season the Aussies needed to rebound with a positive 2013 and they did just that. The team went into the season with a new approach, which paid dividends throughout the year…
Rio de Janeiro Opens Bidding for 2016 Aquatics Center Construction; Facility Details Finalized
The new Olympic Aquatics Center, which will be in the shadow of the Maracana soccer stadium, will cost $218 million and be a temporary venue.
2013 Swammy Awards: Canadian Junior Coach Of The Year
Among the nine short course records that fell, six of them were from Sean Baker’s Oakville Aquatic Club…
Hosszu Takes 5 Out of 6 Women’s Races on Day 1 at Indian Ocean Championships
Katinka Hosszu won 5 out of 6 races on day 1 in Reunion, while her coach, and her training partner, cleaned up on the men’s side.
Four Swimmers, Including Hosszu and Franklin, Nominated for AIPS Award
Missy Franklin was one of four swimmers nominated for the AIPS Athlete of the Year award.
Swammy Awards: Canadian Senior Coach Of The Year
Editor’s note: This award specifically relates to Canadian coaches who have had success with swimmers at the senior international level….
Clutch Swim 2013 Swammy Winner, Megan Romano
After just missing the Olympics in 2012, Megan Romano made up for it by coming through in the clutch in 2013.
How Strength Training Affects Start & Turn Performances
The best ways to improve start and turn performances are found on land simply because one can manipulate force and power variables for optimal gains in explosiveness. Plyometric training for swimmers has shown drastic improvements for swimmers. (Featured Image: Jason Lezak)