AND THEN THEY WON GOLD: PROFESSIONAL SWIMMING
In 1988 Matt Biondi, along with his friend and rival Tom Jager, pioneered professional swimming in the United States. Each of our swimmers in And Then They Won Gold embarks on the pursuit of a post...
View ArticleBUTTERFLY BREAKOUTS: THINK OUT, NOT UP
We say it all the time in these articles, but I think it bears repeating: There is no single right way to do things when it comes to swimming technique. We also talk a lot about the importance of...
View Article20 QUESTION TUESDAY: NATALIE COUGHLIN
Natalie Coughlin talks about what London was like and whats up next in her incredible, incomparable career in this weeks 20 Question Tuesday.
View ArticleCRAIG DIETZ: AN INSPIRATION TO ALL
Craig Dietz was born without arms and legs. This did not stop him from becoming an accomplished open water swimmer.
View ArticleP66 GIVES BACK: PARENT ESSAY BENEFITS PHILLY SWIMMERS
Is there a better way to give back to your childrens coach and the pool where they learn and train than by donating a $25,000 check for new equipment to make them better and more competitive?
View ArticleUSA SWIMMING FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION AS...
The USA Swimming Foundation has named the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission as the newest member of its Make a Splash Affiliate Coalition. This partnership was forged in an effort to increase...
View ArticleUSA SWIMMING SEEKING MAKE A SPLASH PROGRAM MANAGER
USA Swimming is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Make a Splash Program Manager. The Make a Splash Program Manager will provide strategic oversight, direction, creativity and...
View ArticleMISSY FRANKLIN SETS NATIONAL AGE GROUP RECORD IN MINNEAPOLIS
On the first night of the Minneapolis Grand Prix, Missy Franklin (Centennial, Colo.) started the night off with a win in the 200y free, touching the wall in a time of 1:42.28. The meet, taking place at...
View ArticleKATIE LEDECKY: JUST THE BEGINNING
As daughter Katie put more and more distance between herself and the rest of the pack, David and Mary Gen Ledecky never doubted her ability to finish strong and win Olympic gold.
View Article2012-13 GRAND PRIX SERIES KICKS OFF!
Our 2012-13 Grand Prix Series kicked off today and boy, it felt good to be back inside an aquatic center! The last time we walked into a building and got a big whiff of chlorine was in London this past...
View ArticleFRANKLIN WINS A PAIR ON THE SECOND NIGHT OF THE MINNEAPOLIS GRAND PRIX
On the second night of the Minneapolis Grand Prix, Missy Franklin (Centennial, Colo.) took home a pair of wins in the 50y free and the 100y back. Ryan Lochte (Daytona Beach, Fla.) picked up his second...
View ArticleWHAT HAVE THEY BEEN DOING SINCE THE SUMMER?
We interviewed Olympians Jimmy Feigen, Garrett Weber-Gale and Claire Donahue and asked them what they&os;ve been up to since the summer and what they plan to do for the upcoming Turkey Day.
View ArticleLOCHTE AND FRANKLIN DOUBLE UP ON FINAL NIGHT OF MINNEAPOLIS GRAND PRIX
Ryan Lochte (Daytona Beach, Fla.) and Missy Franklin (Centennial, Colo.) each won two events as the Minneapolis Grand Prix concluded in Minneapolis, Minn. Lochte took home wins in the 200y medley and...
View ArticleMINNEAPOLIS GRAND PRIX SWIMCAM GALLERY
A picture speaks 1,000 words or sometimes more. Fans and even fellow swimmers have been using this meet as a way to get a picture of or with their favorites. Along the way, we&os;ve been taking...
View ArticleTIPS FROM THE ROAD: DOUBLE BUOY BUTTERFLY DRILL
Head Coach Lauren Hancock of the Conejo Simi Swim Club discusses the double buoy butterfly drill.
View Article2012 OLYMPIC TEAM - HOW DID THEY GET HERE?
With the Minnesota Grand Prix taking place last weekend, we at the National Team Division are turning the page on a successful London Olympics and are beginning to look forward to 2016. As such, rather...
View ArticleAND THEN THEY WON GOLD: COMPETIVE GREATNESS
It probably isnt a surprise to anyone who follows sports or swimming that the best athletes tend to perform at their best under pressure. Each of our eight subjects in the book had challenges to...
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Katie Ledecky nominated for two Golden Goggle awards
In one week, swimming's biggest stars will descend on New York City's Times Square for the 2012 Golden Goggle Awards on November 19. Along with superstars Michael Phelps, Rebecca Soni, Ryan Lochte and...
View ArticleNOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER: December Issue of Swimming World Magazine: World...
PHOENIX, Arizona, November 12. THE December edition of Swimming World Magazine is en route to the printers, but it's not too late to start your print subscription with December's World Swimmers of th...
View ArticlePat O'Neill on The Morning Swim Show
Nov. 13, 2012: Today&os;s edition of The Morning Swim Show features a conversation with Pat O'Neill, the head coach of the successful Brophy Preparatory School's swim team that collected its 25th...
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