Manuel Unseats Kennedy for 4th-Fastest American 50 Freestyler All-Time
Simone Manuel bypassed Madison Kennedy tonight as the fourth-fastest female American 50 freestyler in history and the second-fastest American textile.
Call Answered in Women’s 100 Free Prelims at U.S. Olympic Trials
The women of the United States of America made a statement this morning in the prelims of the women’s 100 free, showing the world the American sprinters’ relevance even in the age of the Aussie Campbell sisters.
Michael Phelps Makes Fifth Olympic Team
Michael Phelps joins 14 other swimmers on the historic list of swimmers who have made five or more Olympic teams.
Tom Shields to Adorn Cornflakes Boxes As Part of “Team Kellogg’s”
The Team Kellogg’s ads, featuring Tom Shields, will follow first-time Olympic hopefuls in their quest to Rio.
Kristin Otto in der Liste der Top 100 der Olympischen Athleten
Auf NBC Sports ist eine Liste zu finden mit den „Top 100 Olympischen Athleten“. NBC merkt selber dazu an, dass…
Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #2 TeamUSA Drops It Like It’s Hot
Check out some of Team USA’s swim stars and their dance moves at #2.
International Swimming Hall Of Fame Will Postpone Induction Ceremony
The 2016 ISHOF Induction Weekend has been postponed due to a scheduling conflict with the Copa America Soccer Tournament. It will now take place in October or November.
Why Are There No Old(er) Distance Swimmers?
Every Olympic cycle brings more stories of aged sprinters, but where are they in the long races?
Garrett Weber-Gale’s Top 10 Healthy Treats
It’s only human to want a treat or two. See Olympic Champion and AthleticFoodieTM founder Garrett Weber-Gale’s top ten favorites. #7 is dark chocolate!
Age Group Wonder Walsh Sisters Scare Records At East Juniors
Gretchen and Alex Walsh came close to NAGs set by Amanda Weir, Missy Franklin, and Dara Torres during this morning’s prelims.
Minneapolis PSS Day 1 Analysis: Vollmer Backs Off 1st 50 and Improves
Dana Vollmer is the fastest she’s been since her break from the sport to have her first child.
Kelsi Worrell Narrowly Misses American Record in 50 Fly at U.S. Nationals
Worrell now sits behind Torres as the 2nd fastest American of all time, and the fastest ever American in textile. That surpassed Dana Vollmer’s 25.80 that she swam in 2012.
Age Defying Torres Faces Legal Battle
Dara Torres is a legend in the pool, and that has made her very marketable to brands looking to capitalize on her resume.
Olympian Dara Torres Invites New Swimmers and Families to Jump In with SwimToday
While youth sports participation by children ages 6-12 has dropped 4.5 percent since 2008[i], swimming membership in year-round teams increased…
The 8 Most Interesting Long Course U.S. Open Records
Below, we’ve looked at some of the most surprising US Open records in the books, and what they mean historically to the sport of swimming.