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Getting ready for Summer Open Water Swims

2013 USA Swimming 10K Open Water national Champions and 2012 Olympian Alex Meyer utilized the speed he developed in his pool training to close the deal on the finish of this year’s world championship qualifier. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com

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Age Group Freestyle Drills with Da Yoopers

This swimming video was produced and edited by SwimSwam contributor, Kelly McCommons. The YMCA of Marquette County Killer whales takes…

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Athlete Approved Charity Auction Features Rebecca Soni pre-loaded FINIS Neptune MP3 Player

Athlete Approved and Soni will auction an underwater MP3 player with proceeds to the UN Foundation campaign “Girl Up,” a non-profit organization.

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Hybris Corporation to Open Endurance Sports Themed Office in Boulder, Colorado

“By nature, endurance sports attract a type of person who strives to work hard, have passion and determination, and a desire to be their best. In Boulder, we hope to bring together two ideals under one roof: high-performance software development and endurance training.”

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FINIS Announces the New Neptune MP3 Player!

FINIS Neptune provides the highest quality sound in the water without the use of earbuds.

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FINIS Neptune, First Look

“FINIS Neptune is coming soon, a mere four days away from its release.”

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Team SwimSpray Had a Golden Debut at Masters Nationals

“SwimSpray’s 200 Freestyle relay (Kevin Gallagher, Tom Krajewski, Brendan Gallagher, Liam Gallagher) finished in 1:24.38 – 2nd in the 25+ age group and 3rd overall.”

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Lessons From Legends: Shirley Babashoff, Is your best good enough?

Chuck Warner talks about Shirley Babashoff and the East German women of the 1970’s.

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How to Swim Open Water in Triathlons

Video and Photo Credit: The Race Club

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Washington DC Bans Water Bottles at Public Pools, Inspector Classified Them As Food

Team SwimSpray trains at the Wilson Aquatic Center in Washington, DC. Recently, the city banned water bottles anywhere on the pool deck because the health inspector classified them as “food.”

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Pedro Oliveira comments on Swimwear Deal and Pablo Morales

Oliveira is a backstroke and butterfly specialist who enters the professional ranks following an exceptional NCAA career at the University of Louisville. Prior to being a Cardinal, Oliveira had already competed in the 2008 Olympic Games and was Portugal’s National Champion in both the 200m fly and 200m backstroke.

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