Swimming World Performance of the Week: Wang Lizhuo’s 100 Breast
China got a big boost in its prospects for the 2016 Olympics, as Wang Lizhuo became the first 18-and-under swimmer to break 1:00 in the 100 breaststroke with a 59.79
Improve your Breaststroke Kick With the Lateral Lunge
By Dr. G. John Mullen, DPT, CSCS Swimming occurs in all planes of motion. The long-axis strokes (backstroke and freestyle) use rotation. Butterfly requires forward and backward motion, while breaststroke
Kirsty Coventry Prevents South Africa Gold Medal Sweep On Day 3 At All-Africa Games
Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry kept the South Africans from winning every swimming event on the third day of competition at the All-Africa Games. Chad Le Clos was the highlight for the
Clyde Lewis Dominates 400 IM Field in Day Two of the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games
Day two of the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa saw a large variety of athletes winning medals. Fu Kang Wong of Malaysia kicked off day two with a gold
Clyde Lewis Among Medal Winners on Day One of the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games
The Commonwealth Youth Games recently kicked off in Samoa with youth from around the globe gathering to demonstrate their skills and to win medals for their countries. The swimming portion
Li Zhuhao Breaks 200 Fly World Junior Record At Chinese Nationals
Li Zhuhao set the 200 fly world junior record at the Chinese nationals in Huangshan today with a 1:55.52 to give the Chinese a future swimming star when looking ahead
Sun Yang Wins 1500 Free Win At Chinese Nationals; Wang Lizhuo Breaks 100 Breast World Junior Record
Sun Yang’s return to competition after withdrawing from the 1500 free at the world championships last month was just one of the highlights of the first day of competition at
FINA Officially Makes “Ryan Lochte Turn” Illegal In IM Races
FINA, the international governing body for aquatic sports, has sent a memorandum to all member federations clarifying two rules regarding pool swimming. The one that will have the most impact
ASCA Educates The World
ASCA Educates The World While information zings around the world at a click of a computer mouse, learning practical methodology in coaching swimming requires a personal touch. Twenty-two times this
Chad Le Clos Shines On Day Two Of All-Africa Games
Swimming a very reduced schedule in Brazzaville at the All-Africa Games, Chad Le Clos of South Africa was without peer in the 100 butterfly, putting up a strong time to