Swimming World Presents “Did You Know? 1932 Olympic Gold Medalist Clare Dennis”
Did You Know? 1932 Olympic Gold Medalist Clare Dennis By Andy Ross On Aug. 9, 1932, Australia’s Clare Dennis won an Olympic gold medal in the 200 meter breaststroke in
2019 Pan American Games: U.S. Disqualified in Mixed Medley Relay, Brazil Seizes Top Honors
The recent addition of mixed relays to the FINA event program has proved enormously beneficial to USA Swimming, promoting aggressive strategy particularly in the mixed medley. With the States possessing
2019 Pan American Games: Andrew Abruzzo Puts the U.S. Back on Top, Seizes Gold in Men’s 800 Free
Andrew Abruzzo furthered his already impressive individual schedule by earning top honors in the men’s 800 free, dropping a 7:54.70 to better Miguel Velente of Brazil’s mark of 7:56.37. Reminiscent
2019 Pan American Games: Delfina Pignatiello Cruises to Decisive Victory in Women’s 800 Free
Delfina Pignatiello of Argentina disrupted any plans of a U.S. clean sweep in the 800, as she cruised to an 8:29.42 finish to cinch a decisive victory. Gaining a commanding
2019 Pan American Game: Daniel Carr Tallies Another Win for the U.S., Goes 53.50 in Men’s 100 Back
Courtesy of a clean finish, America’s Daniel Carr found a way to out-touch Brazil’s Guilherme Guido (53.54) for the victory, shaving nearly half a second from his time in prelims.
2019 Canadian Swimming Championships: Eric Hedlin wins 1500 Free
Fresh from last month’s bronze in the open water 5K at the FINA World Championships, Eric Hedlin of Victoria ruled the pool on Thursday in his 1500-m freestyle victory to
2019 Pan American Games: Phoebe Bacon Goes Season Best in Women’s 100 Back, Locks Down Gold
As foretold by the heat sheets, Phoebe Bacon manhandled the competition in the women’s 100 back, sprinting to a 59.47 finish to mark the only woman under 1:00 in the
Anthony Ervin Sets USMS Record; Fowler, Val, Bilich, Blair Set Marks at Masters Summer Nationals
Anthony Ervin made his mark at the US Masters Summer Nationals. During Day 2 of the meet in Mission Viejo, California, Ervin, swimming for Swim Fort Lauderdale, broke the US
2019 Pan American Games: Will Licon, Nic Fink Go 1-2 in Men’s 200 Breast
With the 200 breast being their only event of the meet, Will Licon and Nic Fink (2:08.16) had to make it count. After going 1-2 in prelims, the two men
2019 Pan American Games: Annie Lazor Slashes Pan Am Record With 2:21.40 200 Breast
Unsurprisingly, American Olympic hopeful Annie Lazor quickly turned things around for the States, fending off her teammate Bethany Galat (2:21.84) to seize the win and Pan Am record. A huge