ISHOF 2014 Rough Water Swim, Feature Video
This video is courtesy of Bruce Wigo, President and CEO of the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Bosch wins Big Ten Swimmer of the Week, Turner adds fourth freshman honor
Dylan Bosch was named Swimmer of the Week after swimming 7 different events in a two-day stretch for Michigan, winning 5 of them. Minnesota’s Daryl Turner won his fourth Freshman of the Week award.
Mercer and Martin are co-Swimmers of the Week in Big Ten women’s action
Purdue had a share of all three conference awards after beating Michigan and Michigan State on consecutive nights to remain undefeated.
Amphibious Achievement Wins USA Swimming Foundation Photo Contest
The Cambridge, Massachusetts based program will receive a visit from Olympic gold medalist, Cullen Jones, on Saturday, January 25. Jones will lead the high-school students in a two-hour clinic followed by a photo and autograph session.
Bob Bowman Writing a Book; Release Planned for Late 2015 – Early 2016
Bob Bowman, the coach of Michael Phelps, is planning a book in the next two years.
The History of Swimwear
“Wool was virtually the only fiber that was available. While cotton was a booming business at the time it creates a denser fiber than wool and does not have any of wool’s natural water-repelling capabilities.” (Image: Buster Crabbe, 1932 Olympic gold medalist, 400m freestyle)
Iowa Selected as a USA Diving Center of Excellence
University of Iowa diving coach Todd Waikel and the Hawkeye diving program have been selected as a USA Diving “Center of Excellence” for 2014, USA Diving announced Wednesday.
Canadian Rising Star Evan White, A Name to Remember for 2014
White has emerged as one of the most talented 17-year-old Canadian swimmers in many years. He produced numerous outstanding performances in 2013 including his December finale at the Thunderbolt Junior International in Portland, Oregon.
German Olympian and new Gator Michalak to arrive in Gainesville Thursday
Theresa Michalak says she’ll have her full four years of eligibility for the Gators and could start competing as soon as Saturday, depending on her immediate eligibility with the NCAA.
Virgina Hires Wingate’s Kerry Smith as New Assistant
Kerry Smith will bring the Virginia Cavaliers back up to a full staff.
Hawkeyes Set for Saturday Quad Meet
The University of Iowa women’s swimming and diving team hosts Illinois, Indiana and Missouri in a quad meet on Jan. 18. The meet will take place inside the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center beginning at 11 a.m. (CT).
NCAA to consider new 6-year policy on certain transfers in lieu of waiver system
Instead of granting waivers to allow certain transferring athletes to compete immediately for a new school, the new policy would have those athletes sit out a season in exchange for a full-year extension to their eligibility window.
Florida Adds Uruguayan World Championship Qualifier to 2013-2014 Roster
In his weekly press conference, Gregg Troy discussed a new addition to his men’s program at Florida.
McCabe Out Of Grand Prix Due To A Stress Fracture Of Her Clavicle
Martha McCabe will have to pull out of the Austin Grand Prix due to a small stress fracture of her clavicle…
Mustang Swimmers & Divers Set To Host The SMU Classic
SMU gets its full team back together for just the second time since November when the Mustangs host the annual SMU Classic in Perkins Natatorium.