Lessons From Legends: USA Swimming’s Enduring Roses
“In November of 1975, the hotel convention room in Santa Ana, California was packed with young swim coaches attending USC Coach Peter Daland’s Western States Coaches Clinic. They sat eagerly, waiting to learn from experienced coaches, several of whom were among the best in the world. The 1976 Olympic year was underway…”
Mustangs Wrap Up Tri-Meet Against Hawaii and UCSB
UCSB split the series with Cal Poly and Hawaii in Tri-Meet this past weekend.
Albion College Edges Kalamazoo College
“Andrew compliments Brad,” Albion Coach Jake Taber said. “In a meet that was going to be close we could split those guys and win extra events.”
Boston College Swimming and Diving Video Spotlight
2013 Boston College Swimming and Diving’s Banquet Video is courtesy of Sean Murphy.
Uconn Defeats Villanova To Win Second Straight Meet
“The strength of our men’s team showed today,” Head Coach Goldberg said. “We were able to swim our men’s swim team in several secondary events, which will be very beneficial as the year moves on.”
Houston Swimming and Diving Earns Win over SMU
“I’m really proud of our effort,” said head swimming coach Rich Murphy. “These meets are important as a reflection of our training and our confidence. We’ve got a lot of people who are making improvements and the energy that they have for each other really is contagious. That spirit, care and commitment to one another really helps us in the second half of meets like today.
Lundgren Sea of Cortez Swimming Photo Vault
Many thanks to Scott Rokis (Scott Rokis Photography) for providing these beautiful swimming photos.
NMU Ski Team Goes Synchronized Swimming – Swim Jam Video
SwimSwam contributor, Kelly McCommons, is a former swimmer and current swim coach who is a broadcast journalism student at Northern…
Pirates Sweep Tri-Meet Against Richmond and Limestone
On the men’s side, Rokas Cepulis, Michael Dugan and Attila Kiraly were dual event winners. Cepulis won the 100 fly and 200 breast, while finishing second in the 100 breast by 0.13. Kiraly swept the backstroke races and Dugan was the winner in the 500 and 1000 free.
Missouri State Swimming & Diving Splits with SIU; Three More Men’s Pool Records Set
The men’s team won 10 events on the day with other victories coming from Miguel Davila in the 1,000 free (9:24.10), Le in the 50 free (20.52), Matthew Wilson in the 200 butterfly (1:50.50), Isaac Springer in the 200 breast (2:05.43) and Kalnins in the 100 free (45.76).
Tigers Pick Up Victories over College of Charleston and George Mason
“Even though the scores look a little lopsided, we still had some very close races,” Towson Head Coach Pat Mead said. “We’re looking at the big picture to make sure we are on track for a good end of the season.”
New Paltz Women Triumph over Ramapo
A well-rounded effort from top to bottom helped the State University of New York at New Paltz women’s swimming team claim a 160-97 victory over Ramapo College in its 2013-14 home opener at Elting Pool Saturday. The Hawks posted the fastest time in 12 of the 14 events contested.
Denver Tops Air Force at Pink Meet
“We’re always excited to pick up a win,” head coach Brian Schrader said. “I think Air Force brought a good challenge today and our girls responded event by event which was fun to watch.”
St. Bonaventure Edges LaSalle at the Spire Institute
The St. Bonaventure men’s swimming & diving team defeated LaSalle 207-125 at the Spire Institute on Saturday.The Bonnies started the meet…
Lundgren Launches 80 Mile Cortez Swim in less than 3 Days
“I just want to share my passion and hopefully inspire others to connect with theirs. I believe connecting with nature will inspire stewardship for earth. Eco Alianza is an important organization to me because they are stewards of the Sea and its surrounding region. If I can inspire folks to support Eco Alianza I will achieve more than I ever dreamed swimming across the Sea.”