Oakland Swimming & Diving, 2013-14 Year in Review
The 2013-14 season for Oakland swimming and diving marked one of continued success as both the men’s and women’s programs continued their respective consecutive conference championship streaks in their first season in the Horizon League.
Phelps, Lochte, Romano and Schmitt Headline the Arena Grand Prix at Charlotte
Olympic gold medalists Michael Phelps (Baltimore, Maryland), Ryan Lochte (Daytona Beach, Florida) and Allison Schmitt (Canton, Michigan), who have combined to win 39 career Olympic medals, are expected to headline next week’s Arena Grand Prix at Charlotte.
College of Charleston Swimming & Diving Welcomes 2014-15 Recruiting Class
The College of Charleston swimming & diving program has completed its signing class with 17 new additions for the 2014-15 season, head coach Bora Yatagan announced.
SwimOutlet.com Becomes First Swim Retailer to Launch Crowdsourced Style Gallery
“Customer-generated style photos are the way to go in a world increasingly dominated by Instagram and the like, even for a more sports-specific retailer,” said Alexander Sienkiewicz, CMO at Spiraledge, Inc.
NC State Swimming & Diving Names 2014-15 Team Captains
Wolfpack passed out team awards from the 2013-14 season this past weekend.
How to improve your technique with the Freestyle Hand Paddle
Whether you’re gearing up for an open water race, training for a triathlon or writing age group practices, the Freestyler paddle is an essential tool for improving freestyle technique. (Image: Anthony Ervin)
Fritz Bedford Breaks 50 Backstroke Masters National Record, 24.57
While the USMS record book was getting re-written last weekend in Santa Clara, Fritz Bedford was busy writing his own code on the East Coast.
Kuznetsov (RUS) stuns favourite in Moscow – FINA/NVC Diving World Series 2014
The local delegation delivered powerful performances in Moscow during the fourth stop of the FINA/NVC Diving World Series on May 2-4 with at its helm 2013 World silver medallist Evgeny Kuznetsov taking the gold in the men’s 3m springboard, ahead of Ukraine’s Illya Kvasha and British Jack Laugher. (Also see the 2014 FINA/NVC Trialer)
China clinches 6 out of 8 titles in Gatineau (CAN)
China’s rising talents Huo Liang and Ren Qian were the sensations of the third stage of the FINA Diving Grand Prix 2014, successfully hosted by Gatineau (CAN) on May 1-4. Huo and Ren captured the men’s and women’s 10m platform gold, individual and synchro.
Potomac Marlins Hosted Special Olympics Swim Meet at George Mason
More than 150 swimmers, parents and friends of the Potomac Marlins, a USA Swimming year-round swim team, volunteered April 26 to host the Northern Virginia Special Olympics Swim Meet held at George Mason.
USA Swimming Board of Directors Approves Task Force Recommendations and Implementation Plan from the Vieth Report
The plan will create victim’s Assistance Fund and additional education services.
Duquesne Swimming Announces Six Newcomers for 2014-15
Duquesne University swimming coach David Sheets recently announced the addition of six new swimmers for the 2014-15 season.
Olympic Gold Medalist Jessica Hardy to Participate in Annual Big Swim Benefit
U.S. Olympic gold medalist Jessica Hardy (Long Beach, California) will be participating in the 19th Annual Big Swim Benefit, which is a fundraiser designed for New York City kids ages 6-12. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 3 at the Asphalt Green’s AquaCenter in New York.
An Inside Look at TYR Sport’s New Global Headquarters – Photo Vault
A front view of TYR’s brand new Global Headquarters in Seal Beach, CA. The floor-to-ceiling glass windows maximize natural lighting, which helps decrease the company’s carbon footprint.
USA Swimming Names Bob Bowman, Teri McKeever 2014 Pan Pacific Championships Coaches
Two of swimming’s most decorated coaches – Bob Bowman and Teri McKeever – have been selected to lead the United States’ team as head coaches at the 2014 Pan Pacific Championships.