2013 National Youth Pentathlete Champion Wishes to Inspire Others
17-year-old Natalie Bowman will compete in the Youth World Championship of Modern Pentathlon this week in Wuhan, China. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Aquazot Star Corey Okubo Challenges Stiff Competition at 2013 Junior Nationals
Corey Okubo, Aquazot standout, dropped a 4:19.31 in the 400 IM, a very respectable swim. (Photo courtesy of Victoria Lepesant)
Nearly Half of all World Championships Medals were won in Arena swimsuits
Arena Athlete, Ruta Meilutyte, reacts with emotion after breaking the 100 meters breaststroke world record at the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcleona, Spain. Almost half of all medals awarded in the pool and open water went to swimmers wearing Arena suits. (Photo Credit Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Earl Corporation Chosen to Build Temporary Belmont Pool; Expected By October 31st
The Belmont Plaza Olympic pool’s temporary replacement is slated to be completed by October 31st. (Photo: Katie Rowe)
Who is Kiera Janzen? How did she go 1:58 to win 200 Free at the US Open? – Feature Video
Junior-to-be Kiera Janzen won the women’s 200 free in 1:58.28 at US Open: that’s more than three seconds better than she had been coming into the meet. (Image courtesy of Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Katinka Hosszu Breaks World Record in 200 SCM IM
Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu has broken the first World Record of the 2013 FINA World Cup Series. (File Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
Tom Slear Resigns from Naval Academy Aquatic Club Head Coach Position
After 9 years of esteemed work and dedication, Tom will be leaving NAAC to return to his writing career. During his tenure he has taken the club from eighth to second in the Maryland LSC and from 165 to over 200 swimmers. (Image courtesy of NAAC)
Ontario Collects Eight Wins on Day 3 of Canada Games
Team Ontario made their home on the top of the podium on day three of the Canada Games in Sherbrooke,…
Nautica USLA National Lifeguard Championships Returns To Southern California
100 chapters compete for coveted title in juniors, men’s, women’s and team competitions, Aug. 7-10 in Manhattan Beach, California. (Image courtesy of the United States Lifeguard Association)
Field Set for Annual 8-mile Boston Light Swim
The annual 8-mile Boston Light Swim is a perennial favorite among marathon swimmers around the world and this year’s event boasts an accomplished group of solo and relay swimmers hailing from near and far. From Boston and New York to California and Dublin, Ireland, 23 solo endurance swimmers and six relay teams are set to compete this Saturday. (Image courtesy of olavistaphotography.com)
2013 Juniors, Night 2: Five More Records Fall
Kylie Stewart took down Missy Franklin’s meet record in the women’s 200 back on night two of Junior Nationals in Irvine.
Michigan State Hires Former Buckeye Hulme As New Assistant
(stock photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Video Interview: Harvey Humphries, Coach at University of Georgia
Sr. Associate Head Coach Harvey Humphries talks about Georgia’s incredible 2013, replacing Megan Romano and Allison Schmitt, and coaching open water swimmers.
Start Lists Unveiled for Eindhoven World Cup, Katinka Has 11 Entries
Just days after winning two World Championships, Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu is back to her insane racing schedules. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
Caeleb Dressel Breaks NAG Record in 100 Free Again
Bolles’ Caeleb Dressel broke his own National Age Group Record on Tuesday, and the eye test shows he might not be done dropping yet. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)