2013 Make a Splash Local Partner Grant Recipients
The USA Swimming Foundation’s “Make a Splash” water safety initiative kicked off last weekend in NYC. Foundation Ambassadors visited nine local pools to stress the importance of kids learning how to swim. (Photo Courtesy of the USA Swimming Foundation)
FINIS Announces the New Neptune MP3 Player!
FINIS Neptune provides the highest quality sound in the water without the use of earbuds.
Arena to Debut Two New Colors in the POWERSKIN Carbon Pro Mark 2
Orange and Cyan Highlight Upcoming Release
Indiana University Seeks Assistant Swimming Coach
SwimSwam was provided the information below regarding the “assistant swimming coach” position at Indiana University.
Make a Splash Tour Presented by Phillips 66 Kicks Off In NYC May 16-18
Cullen Jones, Olympic Champion and USA Swimming Foundation ambassador, headlines the 2013 Make a Splash Tour presented by Phillips 66 (Photo Courtesy of Speedo USA)
Swim Across America Open Water Event Raises Record Funds
(Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
May 15th, 2013 is the 2nd Annual International Water Safety Day
When Nate Tschol, one of the visionaries behind International Water Safety Day, approached me last year to gain SwimSwam’s support…
Anthony Ervin Celebrates FINIS Partnership, Shares Training Schedule
Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures
Pedro Oliveira comments on Swimwear Deal and Pablo Morales
Oliveira is a backstroke and butterfly specialist who enters the professional ranks following an exceptional NCAA career at the University of Louisville. Prior to being a Cardinal, Oliveira had already competed in the 2008 Olympic Games and was Portugal’s National Champion in both the 200m fly and 200m backstroke.
Matt Rankin Out at Phoenix Swim Club; Garrett McCaffrey Named Interim Head Coach
SwimSwam’s Garrett McCaffrey, seen here outside of the Beijing Water Cube, has been named the new head coach at the Phoenix Swim Club.
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Committee on Women’s Athletics Requests for Triathlon to Be Named “Emerging Sport”
Women’s triathlon is on the verge of being named an NCAA emerging sport, which is one step closer to full NCAA Championship status. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Olympic Gold Medal of Legendary Distance Swimmer For Sale on EBay
The Olympic gold medals of American Ford Konno, like the one seen above, can be purchased on EBay for a hefty sum. (Photo Courtesy: AmericanHeritage1.com)
Pedro Oliveira lands FINIS Sponsorship Deal
FINIS, a world leader in technical swimming products that maximize your swimming potential and technique, announces the sponsorship of Olympic…
Christie Shefchunas Departs University of Miami Swimming July 1st
College Swimming: After seven years at the helm of the University of Miami swimming program, head coach Christie Shefchunas will…