An Olympic Great, Could Dawn Fraser Be Considered The Greatest Female Swimmer of All-Time?
Fraser’s medal haul would have been much greater with the opportunity to race in the 50 and 200 freestyle, which were added to the program after she retired.
The Youngest Olympic Champions In Swimming History
On her road to becoming one of the greatest female swimmers in history, Katie Ledecky won Olympic gold at the age of 15 years, 139 days old in 2012.
CSU Sacramento to Host Olympic Swimming Forum on Transition to “Civilian Life”
7-time Olympic gold medalist Mark Spitz (above) is one of five panelists alongside other big names Summer Sanders, Mike Burton, Jeff Float and Debbie Meyer.
Kansas City Chiefs Win First Super Bowl in 50 Years: a Swimming Retrospective
On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs won their first Super Bowl in 50 years. We use that as a measuring stick to mark the passage of time in our own sport of…
2019 Golden Goggles: LIVE Awards Show Recap
Follow along here as we will provide a live recap of tonight’s Golden Goggles awards gala.
Ledecky Dominates Competition En Route to Destroying the World Record
By winning the women’s 800 freestyle American Katie Ledecky becomes the first woman to take gold in the 200, 400 and 800 freestyle in 48 years…
North America Recap Day 4: Ledecky Beats Sjostrom In Clash of Stars
Katie Ledecky won the 200 free over fellow superstar Sarah Sjostrom, removing the Swede from contention for swimmer of the meet honors.
9 Reasons to Attend USA Swimming Foundation’s Adult Performance Camp
#1 – Cullen Jones! This two-time Olympic gold and silver medalist understands the need for speed and power. Learn how to develop both and the importance of proper and recovery to achieve your maximum strength in swimming.
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Calling all Swimmers: Explosive starts, powerful strokes, faster splits…
The USA Swimming Foundation brings together an all-star lineup of Olympic swimmers and coaches for the 2015 Adult Performance Camp scheduled for October 16-18.
5 Reasons You Want to Attend the USA Swimming Foundation’s 2014 Fantasy Camps
#4 – 4. Six Olympians With Fourteen Olympic Medals
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2014 USA Swimming Foundation Fantasy Camps Headlined by 8 Olympians and Olympic Coaches
The Youth Fantasy Camp will feature coaches David Marsh and Todd Schmitz, current National Team athlete Anthony Ervin, and swimming icon Mel Stewart. The Adult Fantasy Camp will feature coach Bruce Gemmel, current National Team athlete Nathan Adrian, and swimming icons Rowdy Gaines and Debbie Meyer.
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Debbie Meyer to Be Inducted into Sacramento Hall of Fame on Saturday Night
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Debbie Meyer will be inducted into the Sacramento Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday night, one of…
Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics Swims Off with Far Western Championship Title
12-year old Hunter Hitchens, representing Irvine Novaquatics, Calif., won nine gold and two silver medals at 2013 Far Western Championships.
Missy Franklin Nominated For AAU Sullivan Award (Voting Open Now)
It’s now two months into 2013, but that doesn’t mean that Missy Franklin is done winning awards for her impressive 2012 season. (Credit: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Phelps Named AP Male Athlete of the Year
Michael Phelps has another honor for his trophy case, one dating back to 1931. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)