2013 Euro SC Championships: Day 1 Final Thoughts
The Danish women celebrate above after breaking the World Record in the 200 SCM freestyle relay.
Photo Vault: Winners, Stars, Actors, Reactors From Day 1 of the 2013 Winter Junior Nationals
Lest a broken Michael Phelps NAG Record somehow get overshadowed in this amazing session by that 18.94, the headline for the photo fishbowl goes to Townley Haas.
Caeleb Dressel Rocks the ‘Boro on Day 1 of 2013 Winter Junior Nationals
Former World Juniors teammate Paul Powers and Caeleb Dressel went 1-2 in the boys’ 50 free.
Townley Haas, Swimming Among Seniors, Breaks Phelps’ 15-16 NAG Record in 500 Free
Townley Haas has broken Michael Phelps’ National Age Group Record in the 500 yard free.
Amherst Women Trump Middlebury
Amherst’s women’s team beat Middlebury handily in the dual meet on Saturday, December 7th. The final score was 183-111, with Amherst swimming exhibition to close out the meet.
Carmel Swim Club Girls Re-Break National Age Group Record in Finals
National Age Group Records are falling by the wayside already at the 2013 Winter Junior National Championships
SwimSwam’s The Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 12/11/2013
There wasn’t a lot going on over Thanksgiving weekend so this report covers the last TWO weekends. A lot of…
Army-Navy Dual Meet, Streamed Live, 5 E.T. – Check It Out Here!
Army vs. Navy, swimming, here on SwimSwam, courtesy of patriotleague.tv.
Russian Men Set World Record in 200 Medley Relay, Euro Mark Still Stands
Anchored by Vlad Morozov, a group of Russians has downed the World, but not European, Record.
Danes Bring a Thrill to Home Crowd with World Record in 200 SCM Free Relay
Jeanette Ottesen and the Danish 200 free relay have broken a World Record in front of the home crowd in Herning.
Jones reponds to “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star’s racist comment
Brandi Glanville, “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star, joked about African Americans not being able to swim. Cullen Jones, 4-time Olympic medalist, responded.
New tool for open water swimmers
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NAG Records Go Down; Boys’ 50 Free Sets Up Loaded Final
The men’s 50 free, led by the fastest American Junior sprinter in history Caeleb Dressel, will be among the Thursday highlights.
Caeleb Dressel Ties His Own NAG Record in 50 Free in Prelims at Winter Juniors
Bolles’ Caeleb Dressel has tied his own National Age Group Record in the 50 yard freestyle.
European Duel in the Pool Roster Decimated By French Scratches
A full 6 French swimmers have been scratched from the original Duel in the Pool roster, perhaps sinking their chances at winning this meet.