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WATCH: All Day 3 A final race videos from 2014 Minneapolis Grand Prix

USA Swimming’s Grand Prix series kicked off in Minneapolis over the weekend. Catch up on all the action with race videos from every A final below.

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VIDEO INTERVIEWS: Missy Franklin, Kara Lynn Joyce & more at the NYC premier of Touch the Wall documentary

The swimming-centric documentary made its New York City premier last night, and SwimSwam caught up with Missy Franklin, Kara Lynn Joyce and more to get the scoop on the film’s debut.

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Leather Belt HANDMADE By Gary Hall Jr. Among Silent Auction Items for Golden Goggles

There are many of fantastic gifts, including tickets to one of golf’s biggest tournament, a full-in trip to Paris for the French Open, and an autographed art print from the movie “Frozen.”

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PHOTO VAULT: New York City Premiere of “Touch the Wall” Documentary

Missy Franklin (left) and Kara Lynn Joyce (right) are the two stars of the Touch the Wall documentary.

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Grand Prix Points: Beisel and Clary rocket to early leads

With USA Swimming’s Grand Prix series kicking off in chilly Minneapolis this week, swimming fans have an early glimpse into what the series points battle might look like.

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WATCH: Stanford Freshman Simone Manuel Breaks American Record in 100 Yard Freestyle

Video edits thanks to Coleman Hodges. See two views of Stanford freshman Simone Manuel breaking the American Record in the women’s…

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: The busy professional life of Elizabeth Beisel

In the roughly seven months since wrapping up her storied NCAA career, Olympian Elizabeth Beisel has been everywhere.

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Money Lists After 2014-2015 Minneapolis Grand Prix

Elizabeth Beisel earned herself a solid payday at the 2014 Minneapolis Grand Prix.

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Natalie Coughlin Going Strong Towards Rio

“Being an athlete is such a wonderful job. I’m 32 and most of my friends have job where they’re stuck in an office all day and I get to workout, you know, really really hard. I get to push my body every single day, focus on my health, I get to see the sunrise and be outside in the fresh air. I get to travel the world and represent my country. I feel so blessed to call this my job.”

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Arena Grand Prix at Minneapolis: Day Three Finals Live Recap

Tyler Clary is the top seed in the men’s 200 IM in Day Three finals at Arena Grand Prix at Minneapolis.

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Stanford’s Simone Manuel Breaks American Record in 100 Free at Art Adamson Invite

Stanford freshman Simone Manuel has broken her own National Age Group Record in the women’s 100 yard freestyle.

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Elizabeth Beisel loves Tokyo, might keep swimming through 2020

Elizabeth Beisel is still just beginning her post-collegiate career as a professional swimmer, but at the Minneapolis Grand Prix this week, she said she’s loved the experience so far.

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Tyler Clary Scratches as #2 Qualifier in 200 IM Final on Final Day of Minneapolis GP

Tyler Clary has dropped out of hte A-Final in the men’s 200 yard IM to focus on the 200 backstroke instead.

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Arena Grand Prix at Minneapolis: Day Three Prelims Live Recap

Maya DiRado will lead a talented host of athletes on Day Three of the Minneapolis Grand Prix.

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(Video Interview): Nathan Adrian Describes Why He’s Racing the 200 Free

Nathan Adrian took 2nd place in the 200 yard free on Thursday at the Minneapolis Grand Prix, and admits he was “a little skittish.”

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