Read more23A Turn That Is Ever-Changing: The Back To Breast Transition17 October 2018By Taylor Byers, Swimming World College Intern. Transition turns in the individual medley are crucial to a successful swim. Within the past couple of years, the backstroke to breaststroke transition turn has stirred up a lot conversation. Coaches and swimmers are constantly testing different ways to...
Read more19'Call Me Maybe' Video Still Captures Team USA's Bond in 2012, Kathleen Hersey's Vision24 July 2020With the 2020 Tokyo Olympics supposed to have opened, Swimming World takes a look back at the "Call Me Maybe" video that dazzled ahead of the 2012 London Games. “Hey, I just met you … and this is crazy … but here’s my number, so call me maybe” “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen is still a popular s...
Read moreTwo-Time Olympian Chloe Sutton Announces Retirement03 February 2015Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick CARY - Chloe Sutton, the only American to compete in the Olympic Games in both the pool and open water, announced her retirement from competitive swimming today. The announcement comes as she celebrates her 23rd birthday, marking the start of not only a new year but a n...
Read moreArena Grand Prix in Austin: Yannick Agnel Posts Special Swim on Night Two18 January 2014Special thanks to ArenaUSA for proudly sponsoring our coverage of the Arena Grand Prix circuit. For all of our coverage and more, please visit our event coverage page AUSTIN, Texas, January 18. THE second night of action at the Arena Grand Prix held in Austin definitely realized the potential from a...
Read moreFeatured Camp: Fitter and Faster Swim Camps29 March 2021Fitter & Faster safely produced more than 100 swim camps in 40 states during the Covid pandemic. The company reduced session sizes and practiced detailed safety protocols. (See more about COVID 19 procedures). Fitter and Faster’s high volume of camps has enabled their clinicians to achieve an experi...
Read more5Chloe Sutton Shows Off Back-To-Breast Crossover Dryland Drill (Video)13 April 2015Chloe Sutton, as part of a Fitter and Faster Tour stop in Bloomington, Ind. with fellow clinicians, showed off a fun dryland drill to work on your back-to-breast crossover. Sutton posted the video today on Facebook along with the following note: "At the clinic in Bloomington this weekend, the team w...
Read moreVideo: Katie Ledecky Clocks In-Season Best in 400 Free in Austin18 January 2014Special thanks to ArenaUSA for proudly sponsoring our coverage of the Arena Grand Prix circuit. For all of our coverage and more, please visit our event coverage page AUSTIN, Texas, January 18. IN a loaded finale, Katie Ledecky posted an in-season best by breaking 4:05 with a blazing time of 4:04.46...
Read moreArena Grand Prix in Orlando: Katinka Hosszu Crushes Two Meet Records13 February 2014Special thanks to ArenaUSA for proudly sponsoring our coverage of the Arena Grand Prix circuit. For all of our coverage and more, please visit our event coverage page ORLANDO, Florida, February 13. RYAN Lochte having to miss at least the first two days of action at the Arena Grand Prix in Orlando du...
Read moreRace Video: Katinka Hosszu Tops 200 Free in Orlando14 February 2014Special thanks to ArenaUSA for proudly sponsoring our coverage of the Arena Grand Prix circuit. For all of our coverage and more, please visit our event coverage page ORLANDO, Florida, February 14. SHE wasn't able to replicate her morning speed of 1:57.60, but still managed to power through the fina...
Read moreFitter and Faster Live Schedule for Week of April 20th20 April 2020This week Fitter and Faster will have 11 new FREE LIVE broadcasts featuring an Olympic Hall of Famer, many multiple Olympic medalists, and coaches! Below is a list of the FFT Live schedule for this coming week! (You can also bookmark the page FitterAndFaster.com/LIVE to always stay up-to-date on ....
Read moreFive Races To Watch At The Arena Grand Prix At Charlotte12 May 2014Arena Grand Prix - Charlotte editorial coverage is proudly sponsored by Arena USA. Visit ArenaUSA.com for more information on our sponsor. For all the latest coverage, check out our event coverage page. By Emily Sampl BOULDER, Colorado, May 12. THE second-to-last stop of the Arena Grand Prix Series ...
Read moreFitter and Faster Swim Camps Names Tyler Clary Sales and Marketing Director03 March 2020Olympic Gold Medalist Brings Commitment to Continued Growth of the World’s Premier Swim Camp Company Fitter and Faster Swim Camps welcomes Olympic gold medalist Tyler Clary as Sales and Marketing Director. Clary joins the world’s largest and most impactful swim camp company as a full-time employee a...
Read moreChloe Sutton Career Retrospective (Photo and Video Gallery)03 February 2015Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick TUCSON - Chloe Sutton has been one of the most successful athletes in USA Swimming. She set the world on fire as a teenage prodigy in open water swimming, winning international medals before she could get a driver's license. And while few expected that Sutton would put ...
Read moreCharlie Houchin Announces Retirement From Swimming, Will Focus Energy On New Company10 August 2014Photo by Peter H. Bick Editorial coverage for U.S. Senior Nationals proudly sponsored by Master Spas! IRVINE, California, August 10. OLYMPIC gold medalist Charlie Houchin is retiring from competitive swimming to put a stronger focus on his company HydroXphere and help it grow as it approaches its on...
Read moreRace Footage: Chloe Sutton Earns 400 Free Title in Orlando15 February 2014Special thanks to ArenaUSA for proudly sponsoring our coverage of the Arena Grand Prix circuit. For all of our coverage and more, please visit our event coverage page ORLANDO, Florida, February 15. IX3's Chloe Sutton put on a perfect race against the Iron Lady Katinka Hosszu as she led Hosszu throug...
Read moreFitter and Faster Live Schedule for Week of April 13th13 April 2020This week Fitter and Faster will have 11 new FREE LIVE broadcasts featuring an Olympic Hall of Famer, many multiple Olympic medalists, and coaches! You can also bookmark the page FitterAndFaster.com/LIVE to always stay up-to-date on upcoming broadcasts. Below is a list of the FFT Live schedule for....
Read moreArena Grand Prix Charlotte, Results: Katinka Hosszu Holds Off Surging Allison Schmitt16 May 2014Arena Grand Prix - Charlotte editorial coverage is proudly sponsored by Arena USA. Visit ArenaUSA.com for more information on our sponsor. For all the latest coverage, check out our event coverage page. CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 16. HUNGARY's Katinka Hosszu went out hard and held off a hard-cha...
Read moreArena Grand Prix in Austin: Matt Grevers Wins Against Loaded 100 Back Final19 January 2014Special thanks to ArenaUSA for proudly sponsoring our coverage of the Arena Grand Prix circuit. For all of our coverage and more, please visit our event coverage page AUSTIN, Texas, January 19. THE stars were certainly out tonight at the Arena Grand Prix in Austin, but no one shined brighter than Ma...
Read more1Fitter And Faster Drill Of The Week: Six Kick DPS With Jimmy Feigen14 January 2016Welcome to the “Drill of the Week” sponsored by The Fitter and Faster Swim Tour presented by Swimoutlet.com. Swimming World will provide you with a weekly tip or drill from an elite level swimmer to make you a smarter and faster swimmer. This week’s drill is Six Kick DPS for freestyle presented by O...
Read moreArena Grand Prix in Austin: North Baltimore Produces Strong First Morning17 January 2014For complete coverage of the Arena Grand Prix in Austin, including interviews, recaps and links to live results and stream, check out our event coverage page. AUSTIN, Texas, January 17. WHILE the women's 400-meter freestyle had one of the most high-profile matchups set up this evening at the Arena G...