Dressel Reacts to Breaking Michael Phelps 100 Freestyle Record – Post Race Video Interview
Video interview captured by swimswam reporter Colin Blair. (Photo Credit: Colin Blair)
Diana Nyad Less Than 2 Miles from Key West
10: 40am ET, 49 hours and 40 minutes into her Xtreme Dream, her epic Cuba to Florida open water swim,…
Ryan Lochte may be Karina Smirnoff’s Partner on Dancing with the Stars
According to ET Television, mere days from the Dancing With The Stars (season 17) cast reveal, dancer Karina Smirnoff toyed with fans, hinting that 11-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte could be her partner. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
NYC’s Favorite Swimming Polar Bear, Gus
(image courtesy FN video capture Wildlife Conservation)
FASTER Finds Free Speed for Swimmers, Cyclists, and Runners
Astronautical engineer and triathlon journalist Jim Gourley explores the forces at play in the swim-bike-run sport to find techniques and tweaks that earn new speed at no cost. He offers science-based guidance on faster methods and effective gear that’s actually worth an upgrade. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpicture)
Duct Tape Surfing: Dream Came True for Paraplegic Mother – SwimSwam Film Fest
(Image Courtesy of filmmaker Mark Tipple film capture)
Caeleb Dressel 50 Freestyle Junior Worlds – Post Race Video Interview
Dressel, swimming in the final of the boys’ 50 free at the 2013 FINA World Junior Championships in Dubai, broke his first National Age Group Record as a 17-18, within two weeks of aging up into the group. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Stanford Athlete Date Auction Video Series – Men’s Swimming
After posting the Michigan Mock Rock Video Series, a Stanford Swimming fan, Tom S, commented: “I’m confused how this is…
Great Britain Wins 800 Free Relay with 1:46 Anchor by James Guy – Post Race Video Interview
Team GB got a huge 1:46.39 anchor from James Guy, which blows away any swim he’s had in that race through European Juniors and Junior Worlds. (Image Courtesy of Colin Blair video capture)
Chad Le Clos Named 2014 Youth Olympics Ambassador – Video Announcement
Le Clos was one of the stars of the first Youth Olympics in Singapore in 2010 where he won 5 total medals, including gold in the 200 fly. He is also easily the most successful alumni of that meet so far, winning gold in the 200 fly at the Olympics and following it up with World Championships in both the 100 and 200 butterfly at the 2013 Barcelona World Championships. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Missy Franklin, The Most Famous Fresh in College Swimming History – Complete Cal Swimming Video Press Conference
This is the first instance we can remember of a college swimmer holding a press conference at the beginning of the year. In order to allow Franklin the opportunity to adapt to her new environment as a college freshman and as a member of the Cal women’s swimming & diving team, Wednesday’s press conference will be her only media availability until early October, according to Cal’s media staff. (Image courtesy of Cal Press Conference video capture)
Michigan Wolverines Mock Rock Video Series – Men’s Swimming
From the creative minds that brought you the “University of Michigan Water Carnival” comes Michigan Mock Rock, a display of, perhaps, the greatest dancing a swim team has ever done. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Swime$sha SwimJam Video: Northwestern Men’s Swim Team
The Northwestern Men’s Swimming Team competes in a 2013 Student-Athlete talent show. (Image courtesy of Northwestern Men’s Swimming video capture)
Why Join a Masters Swim Team? Video Feature
Video is courtesy of swimswam contributor and US Masters Swimmer Christina Wright. Featured USMS Swimmer: Cynthia Lewis. (Photo Credit: Mike Lewis, olavistaphotograpy.com)
How Competitive Swimming Races Should Start (GoPro Hero3 Video)
Image courtesy of Mad Froggies video capture.