World Champion Alex Meyer Wins Barbados Open Water Festival
BARBADOS – World champion Alex Meyer swam to victory in the 5km race of the 3rd Barbados Open Water Festival on Sunday in Carlisle Bay. The 2010 World Champion (25
Swimming Royalty Katie Ledecky Meets British Royalty During Princess Anne’s First U.S. Visit in 20 Years
Photo Courtesy: Scott Henrichsen WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wednesday night, distance freestyle queen Katie Ledecky met British royalty as Princess Anne made her first visit to the U.S. in 20 years.
Look at Presidents’ Athletic Conference Swimming Thus Far
By James Bossert, Swimming World College Intern GROVE CITY – The six women’s and five men’s swimming and diving teams of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference have geared up for another
Jeanette Ottesen, Ari-Pekka Liukkonen Set Meet Records in Fast Day at North Sea Swim Meet
ROGALAND – Jeanette Ottesen and Ari-Pekka Liukkonen each set a 50-meter free meet record in what proved to be a fast day of competition at the North Sea Swim Meet
Femke Heemskerk Challenges Pellegrini’s World Record in 200 Free at Dutch Nationals
Photo Courtesy: Joao Marc Bosch TILBURG – Femke Heemskerk clocked a sizzling time of 1:51.75 to set the meet record in the women’s 200-meter free at the Dutch Short Course Nationals. She
Summit League Swimming Teams Head into a Race-Filled Weekend
By Katya Vakshteyn, Swimming World College Intern BROOKINGS – The upcoming weekend promises some intense racing among Summit League swimming teams South Dakota State, USD, Denver, Eastern Illinois, Omaha, IUPUI,
Protect Your Shoulders With This Rotator Cuff Activation Dryland Exercise for Swimmers
Commentary by Dr. G. John Mullen SANTA CLARA – In past posts, I’ve discussed the overemphasis of strengthening the rotator cuff muscles. Personally, I feel many clubs/swimmers misuse injury prevention of
IPC Swimming World Championships Looking For Volunteers
GLASGOW – The volunteer application process for the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships, taking place between 13-19 July at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre in Glasgow, Great Britain, is now
Old Dominion Athletic Conference Swimming Features Fast Early Season Swims
By Nelson Helm, Swimming World College Intern LEXINGTON – A little more than a month into the NCAA Division 3 season, and a handful of Old Dominion Athletic Conference swimming squads
Todd Schmitz to be Lead Lecturer at FINA Youth Program at Worlds
Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick LAUSANNE – Todd Schmitz will be the lead lecturer of the FINA Youth Programme held in conjunction with the 12th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m)