SNOW Swimming Hires Coach Jim Rumbaugh
SNOW Swimming in Loudoun County, Virginia is proud to announce the hiring of a new head coach. Coach Jim Rumbaugh will be joining the team in mid-August and he will be based at the Claude Moore Facility in Sterling. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Time-lapse Video: 2013 FINA World Championships Competition Pool Creation
This is a a time lapse video of the Palau Sant Jordi Pool before the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcelona, Spain. (Image courtesy of FINA)
Opening Ceremony, 2013 FINA World Championships – Entire TV Show
This is the entire “Opening Ceremonies” show, one hour and twenty-seven minutes, for the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcelona, Spain. (Image courtesy of FINA)
Day 1 of YMCA Nationals Brings Fast Swims from a Fast Pool
Day 1 of the 2013 YMCA National Long Course Championships began today, featuring the men’s & women’s 1500m freestyles. (Photo Credit: Kelly McCommons)
Illinois Hires Alec Hayden As New Assistant
The University of Illinois has hired a new assistant coach.
Asian Report – Day 2 – Swan Sets Second Pakistani Record of Meet
Kosuke Hagino finished second last night in the 400m freestyle. He will advance to two finals tomorrow night after his solid semi-final performances on day 2. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Africa Report, Day 2, Cameron Van Der Burgh Wins Silver Medal In the 100 Breaststroke
Cameron Van Der Burgh wins a silver medal and Marwan El Kamash breaks his second Egyptian National record of the meet. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)
Canadian Report – Day Two – Savard 5th and Thomas 7th in the 100 butterfly
There wasn’t much action for the Canadians during Monday night’s finals, there were only four Canucks that competed… (Photo Courtesy Swimming Canada/Ian MacNicol)
Euro Report – Day 2 – Meilutyte was Incredible What Else is There to Say?
There is no debate that the story for the Europeans, the story of the day, the story of the meet so far is Olympic champion Ruta Meilutyte… (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
2013 U.S. Open Full Preview: Six Things to Watch in Irvine
Lia Neal will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing World Championship Trials with a strong performance at this week’s U.S. Open.
2013 FINA World Championships Day 2 Pick ‘Em Contest
We expect that this is the reaction we’ll get from SwimSwamSam, winner of the day two Pick ‘Em Contest. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
Chargers Rookie Manti Te’o Teaches 339 Pound Teammate How to Swim
SwimSwam contributor Ashley Wozny reminds us about once a month that in the sport of swimming, you’re never too old…
Liang Wins Silver; Russia’s Alexeeva Breaks Deaflympics Record on Monday
Day 3 of the swimming portion at the 2013 DeafLympics was another successful day for the Americans, as University of…
2013 FINA World Championships Day 2: Real-Time Recaps
Ruta Meilutyte reacts with great emotion after breaking the 100m breaststroke Lithuanian, European, World Championship, and World Records in 1:04.35. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)