2017 Arena Pro Swim Series To Include US Nationals – For Double Points
The 2017 Arena Pro Swim Series gets its late start next week, with annual tour kicking off from Austin, Texas on Friday, January 13. But in 2017, there’s a new addition to the points hunt: the series will conclude with U.S. Summer Nationals, which will be worth double points.
Georgia Men and Women Squeak Past Mizzou in Missouri
The UGA men’s and women’s teams continued their undefeated seasons in Missouri today, but had about all they could handle with the Mizzou Tigers.
USA Swimming Announces 2016-17 National Team Roster
USA Swimming swimming has released the 2016-17 U.S. National Team roster of 53 men and 53 women, headlined by individual Rio Olympic gold medalists Katie Ledecky, Ryan Murphy, Simone Manuel, and Lilly King.
8 Times The Fastest U.S. Swim Ever Isn’t The American Record
When is the fastest swim ever done by an American not considered the American record? There are currently 8 such swims on the books, courtesy of a unique rules anomaly.
Happy 44th Birthday Josh Davis!
Here’s a little more info about the birthday boy and the Mutual of Omaha BREAKOUT Swim Clinic.
Ryan Murphy Breaks Elusive 100 Back World Record On Medley Relay
Ryan Murphy led off the American 400 medley relay in a new world record of 51.85 in the men’s 100 back.
Ryan Murphy Wins 200 Back Gold to Defend USA Streak of Backstroke Sweeps
Heading into Rio, the USA streak was under fire, and it looked like the tradition of USA gold in the men’s Olympic backstroke races could have been coming to an end. That was until tonight, When Team USA’s up and comer Ryan Murphy completed his sweep of the backstroke races, winning the race in 1:53.62.
Ryan Murphy Sets New Olympic Record with 51.97 100 Back
On day 3 of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Team USA newcomer Ryan Murphy won his first ever Olympic gold medal in Olympic Record fashion.
North America Recap Day 3: Ryan Murphy Extends U.S. Streak In 100 Back
Ryan Murphy extended the Americans streak to six consecutive gold medals in the men’s 100 backstroke.
Juegos Olimpicos Río 2016: Finales día 2
JUEGOS OLÍMPICOS RÍO 2016 Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Natación: Agosto 6-13 Estadio Olímpico Acuático, Parque Olímpico de Barra, Río de Janeiro…
2016 Rio Olympics: Day 2 Prelims Preview
Katie Ledecky will take to the pool for her first individual event of the Olympic Games; the 400 free.
Caitlin Leverenz and Matt Grevers Named Jr Pan Pacs National Team Reps
Caitlin Leverenz (above) and Matt Grevers will be the two USA Swimming National Team representatives that go to Maui, Hawaii for the Jr. Pan Pac Championships.
2016 Rio Olympic Preview: Larkin Looks To End US Dominance In 200 Back
Australian Mitch Larkin will look to end the Americans streak of five straight Olympic wins in the men’s 200 back.
Why 3rd Place at Olympic Trials is a Good Thing
At U.S. Olympic Trials first is first, second is first, and third is last, but getting third can be a blessing in disguise.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week #1: Historic Men’s 100 Back
With the explosion of fast swimming at the U.S. Olympic Trials dominating coverage last week, we’re rolling last week’s Blueseventy Swim…