5 Things Fast Swimmers Understand
From elite age grouper to Olympian fast swimmers understand things differently than the rest of the athletes in the pools. Here are 5 fundamental things fast swimmers get.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Men’s 100 Free & USA Redemption
At the 2015 FINA World Championships, the American men failed to make the finals of the 4×100 free relay. In the face of heavy criticism, quite a few up and comers have stepped up for the USA.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Legacy and Future in Men’s 200 IM
The 200 IM will be the only race at Olympic Trials that will feature the two fastest men ever – Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps – competing against each other.
Cseh and Hosszu Lead Strong Hungarian Olympic Team of 29 So Far
Laszlo Cseh and Katinka Hosszu lead a strong team of 29 Hungarian swimmers that have qualified for the Olympics this summer so far.
VIDEO: Retrospective Documentary On 2008 Phelps-Cavic Showdown
Omega Timing has published a short mini-documentary on its YouTube channel looking back at the thrilling 100 fly race in 2008 between Michael Phelps and Milorad Cavic.
Olympic Trials: Managing Prelims, Semis and Finals
Most events at the Olympic Trials have 3 rounds, prelims, semis, and finals. For the first two rounds, the only thing that matters is qualifying for the next round.
The 8 Most Common Swimmer Stereotypes – DEBUNKED!
Like any other sport, swimmers are one of a kind. We fade into the background, pursuing a sport no one knows much about, leaving much about our lives to speculation. Here are 8 common assumptions people make about swimmers…
6-time Olympic Medalist Allison Schmitt turns 26
Mutual of Omaha is proud to have Allison on the Gold Medal Team of Olympian clinicians that inspire kids around the country.
The Top 6 From Indy, Santa Clara, and Austin (Combined Results)
We’ve put together a list of the top 6 swimmers in each race across all of last weekend’s big meets to compare where the swimmers are at as they head towards Trials and this summer’s Olympic Games.
Phelps breaks down first 2 Days in Austin (Video)
Michael Phelps has had mixed results in his 2 events so far in Austin
2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Santa Clara: Day 3 Finals Recap (Video)
Find a video recap of the final night in Santa Clara here from commentators Rowdy Gaines and Jason Knapp.
Conor Dwyer, Katie Ledecky Win PSS Titles, DiRado Gets the Car
Conor Dwyer finalized his third-straight Arena Pro Swim Series title this past weekend with 8 more points in Santa Clara.
Combined Results: Pro Swim Series and Longhorn Elite Invite Day 3
Because the top swimmers in the nation are spread out this weekend, we’ve put together a list of the top 5 Americans in each race across all 3 meets to compare where the swimmers are at as they head towards Trials.
David Nolan Cracks Two Minutes In 200 IM For First Time In Career
David Nolan finally cracked the two minute barrier in the LC 200 IM, clocking 1:59.40 to take the win at the Longhorn Elite Invite in Austin.
5 Big Things from Day 3 of the 2016 Longhorn Elite Invite
David Nolan cranked out a new best time of 1:59.40 to beat out Will Licon in the men’s 200 IM final. That’s a new best time for Nolan, and his first time under 2:00.