RACE VIDEOS: Men’s and women’s 4×50 free relay at Brazil’s Maria Lenk Trophy
Cesar Cielo led off the winning men’s relay for Minas, while Jeanette Ottesen was the fastest leg while anchoring the winning women’s Corinthians relay.
Katinka Hosszu Breaks Hungarian Record in 50 Free as Maria Lenk Begins in Brazil
SESI’s Etienne Medeiros qualified for Pan Pacs en route to winning the women’s 100 backstroke.
Start lists for Maria Lenk released: Cielo sticks to sprints, busy schedules for Hosszu, Pereira
Cesar Cielo is entered in the 50 free, 100 free and 100 fly at the Maria Lenk Trophy meet, Brazil’s national championships and a qualifying meet for the Pan Pacs team.
One Of The Best Chest Exercises For Swimmers: 1-Arm Chest Press
From a kinesiology overview, the pectoralis major (chest) does not contribute significantly for forward propulsion. Therefore, prescribing a bunch of exercises that strengthens the chest would not be the most ideal way of going about things. Don’t get me wrong, we need to work these muscles as well, otherwise the imbalances in the posterior and anterior torso can lead to injuries.
Cielo Takes Top Spot In The World Rankings Recording A 21.74
On the final day of the Troféu Metropolitano Cesar Cielo recorded the world’s fastest 50 freestyle time of the year, winning the event in a time of 21.74…
Cesar Cielo Leaves Arizona, Scott Goodrich to Return to Brazil for Training
Brazilian Cesar Cielo is returning, once again, to Brazil to continue his training toward the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Singapore Set To Host Many Of The World’s Top Swimmers
On September 6th many of the world’s best swimmers will converge on Singapore for the Singapore Swim Stars challenge…
Video Interview: Jimmy Feigen Drops into Orlando Just to Sprint
Swimming Video edit – Coleman Hodges
Day 3 USA Swimming Arena Grand Prix Orlando Photo Vault
Ryan Lochte has been very generous with his fans and fellow competitors in his first meet back since his knee injury
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Cesar Cielo enjoying new training environment in Mesa
Brazilian World record-holder Cesar Cielo talks with SwimSwam about his new training home in Mesa as well as his second-place 50 freestyle swim at the Orlando Grand Prix. Video courtesy of Coleman Hodges.
Orlando Grand Prix Day 2 Photo Vault
Sean Mahoney off the start of the 200 breaststroke (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
2014 Arena Grand Prix in Orlando, Day 2 Interviews
Video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam partner.
Psych Sheets For Orlando Grand Prix Released
Ryan Lochte will swim his first races since the World Championships in Orlando.
Magnussen Goes Under 48 For The 13th Time
James Magnussen’s winning time of 47.97 makes it the 13th time that he has dipped under the 48 second mark…
Magnussen’s 47.7 ties him for most sub-48 swims in history
The Australian has twelve swims under 48 seconds, tied with France’s Alain Bernard and one ahead of World Record-holder Cesar Cielo. More impressive is that all 12 of Magnussen’s swims have come in the post-bodysuit era.