As Wind Ravages Course, Meyer and Ryan Go 1-2 in Men’s 10km at Open Water Nationals
Alex Meyer won the men’s 10K at the US Swimming National Championship in California. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Christine Jennings, Becca Mann First Two for US World Championships Roster in Barcelona
Christine Jennings holds of a strong field winning the 2013 national title in the 10K. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography
Lessons From Legends: Shirley Babashoff, Is your best good enough?
Chuck Warner talks about Shirley Babashoff and the East German women of the 1970’s.
Track-Start Blocks; Underwater Pullout Changes Approved for US High School Competition
Among the major changes coming to the high school rule books includes the allowance of track start blocks, and a change to the underwater pullout rules. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
WAC Reinstates Men’s Swimming & Diving Sponsorship for 2013-2014 Season
The Western Athletic Conference will sponsor a men’s swimming & diving championship in 2014 for the first time in more than a decade. (Courtesy: WAC)
Gemmell, Jaeger, Cordes Highlight Men’s Academic All-District Teams
It takes brains to be a top American distance swimmer; both U.S. Olympic representatives in the 1500 were named to the Capital One All-District First Team this week. (Photo of Andrew Gemmell: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
74 Female Swimmers, Divers Named to 2013 Capital One At-Large All-District Team
Georgia’s Shannon Vreeland joined fellow US National Teamers and NCAA Champions Kelsey Floyd and Elizabeth Beisel on this year’s Capital One All-District Team. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
By the numbers: USA Swimming Open Water Nationals
Sean Ryan, pictured here winning the 2011 USA Swimming 5K, will again be in the hunt for a spot on the world championship team. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
Spain Sending 20 in Host Contingent for 2013 World Championships
After coming in a bit stingy with their Olympic roster in 2012, where only 13 swimmers made the trip to London,…
Close to 900 swimmers competing at Canadian Masters Nationals
From May 17th-20th the Nepean Master Swim Club in co-operation with the Nepean Kanata Barracudas Age Group Swim Club will…
Silva Fails to Qualify to Defend 50 Breast World Title
Now new qualifiers on day 1 of the Brazilian Senior and Junior Championships, which means no World Title defense for Felipe Silva. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Top-20 Recruit in Class of 2012 Reid Elliott Transferring to Arizona
The 3rd-place men from the University of Arizona have added another significant transfer for the 2013-2014 season. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
“Recommendation” Puts UNC Wilmington Swim Programs on Chopping Block
The men’s and women’s swimming programs at UNC Wilmington could be cut…
Washington High School to Require Swimming Lessons
A Washington High School has made a big move toward safer pools by requiring swimming education for all incoming freshmen. (Photo: Janna Schulze)
International Swimming Hall of Fame Could Move to California
The International Swimming Hall of Fame, currently located in the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex (shown here), could be venturing West…