Herasimenia wins 50 Butterfly in WUG Record Time of 25.84
Aliaksandra Herasimenia took the women’s 50 butterfly in a World University Games record time of 25.84. The pervious games record of 25.97 was held by her fellow country woman Svetlana Khokhlova. (Photo credit: Janna Schulz)
Big DQ Can’t Stop Russian Momentum With 5 Golds on Day 2 at European Juniors
The Russians are on fire, winning 5 gold medals in 8 events on Thursday in Poznan, Poland. It could have been 6th, though, were it not for a monumental DQ. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Godsoe Butterfly Breakthrough Swimming Photo Vault
Godsoe’s 51.66 100 buterfly is the 4th fastest time in the world so far. Godsoe’s been training with a post grad crew at Stanford helmed by Ted Knapp, Scott Armstrong and Tony Batis. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Russians Burn Up Pool Again on Morning 2 at World University Games
The Russians took the top seed in three of the five prelims events on Thursday in Kazan. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Head Coach of Davie Nadadores, ‘Coach Alex,’ to Retire From Coaching
The great Alex Pussieldi, head coach of the Davie Nadadores, has announced his retirement from coaching, effective September 1st. Pussieldi wears…
Adrian vs Magnussen World Championship Preview – Gold Medal Minute Video
James Magnussen has netted four of the top-five 100 freestyle times so far this year, notably going 47.53 back in April, and 47.67 as recently as the French Open days ago. (Photo Credit: USpresswire)
Colle+McVoy Named Advertising Agency Of Record For USA Swimming
“Colle+McVoy’s passion for swimming combined with its recreational sport experience and strategic creative muscle will be a huge asset as we look to grow the sport,” said Matt Farrell, chief marketing officer, USA Swimming. (Image courtesy of USA Swimming)
Development Committee Proposes Overhaul of USA Swimming ‘Sectional’ Meets
USA Swimming has proposed significant changes to the Sectional Championships infrastructure.
Russians win three of four events in Kazan at Universiade
Yana Martynova (picture courtesy of U of E Swim Team)
2013 Worlds Preview: A Humbled Magnussen and Resurgent Russia
All signs abroad are that James “the Missile” Magnussen has his sights set on a 100 freestyle gold in Barcelona. (Photo: Swimming Australia)
US National Team Swimmers Asked If They’ve Ever Peed in the Pool
Have you ever peed in the pool? (via Universal Sports on YouTube)
Pedraza off to Russia – Open Water Swimming at the WUGs
Joey Pedraza will represent Team USA in the 10K Open Water Swim at the World University Games in Kazan Russia. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
UCLA’s Megan Rankin Transferring to Florida
The University of Florida has added a new top-flight distance swimmer to their roster. (Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)
14-Year Old Hungarian Wins Euro Junior Title in 400 IM with 4:44
Hungary has a great tradition in the 400 IM, and Adel Farkas is picking up that torch with a 7-second time drop in Poznan. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)