Olympic Icon Aaron Peirsol Headlines Youth Swimming Event in Austin
Twenty Four Youth Swimmers from Longhorn Aquatics will have the experience of a lifetime tonight, swimming alongside 7-time Olympic medalist and University of Texas grad, Aaron Peirsol and 2012 gold medalist Matt McLean.
Universal Sports Network to Broadcast Big Wave Surf Contest
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Rams pick up victory over New Mexico
The Rams increased their lead with big swims in their stroke events, sweeping the 200 Backstroke, 200 Breaststroke and 200 IM. CSU also locked the Lobos out of first and second in the 100 Backstroke, 100 Breaststroke and 100 Freestyle.
RACE VIDEO: Adrian Only Man Under 22 in the 50 Free at Austin
Men’s 50 Freestyle – FINAL – 2014 Austin Grand Prix – reported by Jared Anderson / SwimSwam Much like the…
Race Video: Agnel Owns 200 Free in Austin, 1:45.76
After besting a pair of international distance stars in the 400, plus finishing second to Nathan Adrian in the 100 free last night, Agnel was back at it on night 2 in the middle-distance, going an unbelievable 1:45.76 to win the 200 free.
Race Video: Coughlin tops 50 Free in 25.17
In a tightly-bunched final field for the splash-and-dash, it was savvy veterans who rose to the top. Multi-time Olympian Natalie Coughlin went 25.17, getting her hand on the wall first in a field loaded with big names.
Race Video: Schmitt tops Ledecky in 200 Free in Austin, 1:57.71
In a battle of US Olympians, it was Allison Schmitt who triumphed over Katie Ledecky in the 200 freestyle.
Race Video: Dwyer wins 400IM in Austin, 4:16.58
Dwyer used a strong backstroke leg to build a lead on Tunisian Olympian and long-distance specialist Ous Mellouli. The two were almost identical split-wise apart from that backstroke, where Dwyer went 1:06.4 to Mellouli’s 1:07.5. That one second proved to be the difference as Dwyer went 4:16.58 to Mellouli’s 4:17.69.
Cougars Claim win over Incarnate Word
“We did a great job capitalizing on two wins apiece by Heather Winn, Maya Owens, and Danielle Shedd,” said head coach Rich Murphy.
Emory & Henry Swimming Sweep Double Duals
The Emory & Henry College Women’s Swimming Team moved to 8-0 on the year Saturday afternoon as it picked up a pair of wins in double dual competition at Milligan College.
Converse College overpowers Lady Lions 122 to 87
The EC Women’s swim team traveled to Spartanburg, SC to compete against Converse College (NCAA Div. II) on their senior…
Albion College Tops Hope College
“One of the things I outlined with the captains was how I thought this was going to be a close meet,” Albion Coach Jake Taber said. “I didn’t know if we could win any of the first five events. Brad and Austin won those two and it set the tone.”
Davis Take First Place in 50-Yard Freestyle by :00.01
Today’s meet against the Pacers was the final one of the regular season for head coach Thomas Till’s squad, which now begins to prepare for the Landmark Conference Swimming & Diving Championships that will be held here Feb. 7-9.
Bonnies Come up Short Against Bearcats
The St. Bonaventure women’s swimming and diving returned to the pool after a month long break to face the Binghamton Bearcats at the Saunders Aquatic Center on Saturday.
2014 Arena Grand Prix in Austin, Day 2 Photo Vault
Many thanks to Rafael Domeyko, rafaeldomeyko.com, for these beautiful swimming photos. Featured image: Charlie Houchin