2013-2014 USAS Grand Prix Series Will Give Away One-Year Car Leases to Winners
USA Swimming has finalized the schedule for the 2013-2014 Grand Prix Series, which will look very similar to what it…
NBC Signs Deal for 116 Hours of 2014 and 2016 Paralympic Coverage
Paralympic stars like Jessica Long will have a massive new television audience for the 2016 Games.
USA Swimming Foundation Fantasy Camp Now a U.S. Masters Swimming Sanctioned Event
Olympic coach, and the most celebrated college coach in history, David Marsh, will headline the USA Swimming Foundation Fantasy Camp November 8-10. Joining him will be Olympic gold medalists Rowdy Gaines, Janet Evans, Mel Stewart, Garrett Weber-Gale, and Ricky Berens.
What Would Ryan Lochte Do Not Renewed For Season 2
“What Would Ryan Lochte Do” will not get a second season on E!.
Universal Sports Network Announces Distribution Deal With Cox Communications
Universal Sports Network formally announced today a distribution agreement with Cox Communications that makes the network’s exclusive Olympic, endurance and adventure sports programming available to Cox Advanced TV subscribers across the country. In addition, the multi-year deal gives Cox full comprehensive TV Everywhere rights.
The Raleigh Swim Across America Event Is This Weekend
For Team YOTA, Anil Chintapalli has raised the most amount of money for his team at $1,250.00. He is swimming in the relay for swim across America in honor of his grandmother who is fighting the battle with bile duct cancer and in memory of his grandfather. He loves to swim because it is lots of fun, and he has wanted to swim on YOTA since he was about four taking lessons at the Cary YMCA and doing the YOTA stroke school.
Olympic Champion, Nathan Adrian, Joins Fastest Man in Texas Battle for $10,001
The Fastest Man in Texas competition just rose to a whole new level of competition. 2012 Olympic 100 free Olympic…
Eric Shanteau ‘Swim For Your Life’ Open Water Race in Atlanta This Weekend
Wednesday is the last day to register for Eric Shanteau’s open water races and clinics in Atlanta on Saturday.
Duel In the Pool has $120,000 in Prize Money; NBC to Tape-Delay
Event winners from the 2013 Duel in the Pool stand to walk away with some serious cash. (Ranomi Kromowidjojo won the 100 free in 2011)
New Belmont Pool Will Only be Capable of Outdoor Long Course Meets; to Open in 2017
The Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool will no longer be an option for indoor 50 meter meets in Southern California.
Say No to Doping – WADA Feature Video
The video, EFFORT, was produced as a campaign to encourage athletes to achieve based on “effort,” not by using performance-enhancing drugs and cheating.
US Masters Swimming State of the Sport Delivered by Rob Butcher – Complete Speech
Rob Butcher, Executive Director of U.S. Masters Swimming, addressed his members at the United States Aquatic Sports Convention, September 12, 2013. (In the featured image above, Butchers swims breaststroke at the 2013 US Masters Summer Nationals.) Below is an unedited transcript of his speech. (Photo Credit: Mike Lewis, olavistaphotography.com)
Swimming Australia GO Swim Month, October 2013
Via Swimming Australia: October 2013 is being transformed into GO Swim Month, a national campaign aimed at promoting swimming through…
Michael Andrew to Compete at The Fastest Man in Texas Shootout
Michael Andrew, the youngest professional swimmer ever, is racing at The Fastest Man in Texas Shootout in San Antonio, Texas, Saturday, November 9th, for a chance to win $10,001. (Image courtesy of TA)
Engine Swimwear Drives into USA Market With New Head Designer
After recently launching into North America, Australian born company Engine has recently appointed revered designer Britta Cabanos to head up their Design Department as Swimwear Design Director. Britta will join former champion, USA Olympic swimmer Roque Santos, Director & Partner of Engine USA. (Image courtesy of Engine)