SwimSwam’s The Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 6/11/2014
There were some terrific swims from all corners of the United States over the weekend of June 6-8, 2014. See who made our Daring Dozen list for the week.
Why Should a SwimFan Care About Soccer’s World Cup?
Maracana in Rio will crown the champion of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The Julio DeLamare Swim Stadium lies appropriately in its shadow with the Olympics looming.
U.S.-Based South African Swimmers to Cover Portion of Own Travel Costs for 2014 Commonwealth Games
South African swimmers based in the United States were informed this morning that they would have to cover a portion…
Swimming Canada Selects Venue For 2016 Olympic/Paralympic Team Trials
Swimming Canada has awarded the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Team Trials to the city of Toronto. The meet will be…
Youth Olympic Games Adds a Distance Event for 2014 Version
The 2014 Youth Olympic Games will have 6 more swimming medals to hand out than the 2010 version did, and those extra medals will go to distance swimmers.
USA Swimming Adds Small, Ranford to Youth Olympic Games Roster
USA Swimming has filled out their roster with two additional names for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games. Meghan Small and PJ (Patrick) Ransford…
USA Swimming Open Water Nationals – Who will win the women’s races
As was reported earlier, there’s no way to truly know who will win this weekend at the USA Swimming open…
Hanser Re-Emerges With Top Seed in 100 Free in Canet; Ervin and Adrian Chasing
Cal Golden Bear Anthony Ervin had the fastest morning swim in the 100 free, though it took as much to even get him into the final.
Swim Training: How to ramp up your strength with dryland training
While there’s nothing as essential for swimming as water, there are plenty of ways you can improve your swimming performance without getting wet. For those athletes who have trouble getting to the pool as often as they might like, effective dry-land training can be a helpful fallback.
South Africa Announces Commonwealth Games Squad
South Africa will be sending a team of 21 athletes to compete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow…
No Backstroke Wedges For Santa Clara Grand Prix After FINA Recommendation
The launch of the newly-approved “backstroke wedges” for starts has been delayed even further, and USA Swimming won’t be using…
Dynamo & SwimMAC Collaborate At Naval Academy For A Week Long Age Group Training Camp
SwimMAC and Dynamo are collaborating in Annapolis, Maryland for a week long 11-14 training camp in preparation for the weekend meet at NBAC.
Swim Training: How to Generate a More Powerful Catch
Building strength through swimming alone can be difficult. With proper strength training on land, and with resistance tools like stretch cords and parachutes in the water, swimmers will increase their power with each stroke.
USA Swimming Open Water Nationals – Who’s going to win the men’s races
If open water swimming races have demonstrated anything it’s that there’s no sure thing when it comes down to race…
Swim Gear: Funky Trunks Launches Apex Performance Jammer
The APEX Performance Suits uses advanced waterproofing fabric to cut through the water.
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