Swimmers' Patches Tested
Saturday July 31, 2004
Patches used by swimmers at the US Olympic trials earlier this month will be sent to the US Anti-Doping Agency for testing. There are concerns that the patches may contain ... Read More
Spin Drill - Backstroke
Saturday July 31, 2004
There is no doubt that balance and rotation are important aspects of backstroke. This swimming drill will not work on either of them. This drill is about one thing, and ... Read More
Choosing a Swimming Pool Filter
Friday July 30, 2004
There is a lot of confusion about various filters, and many different opinions. Here are a few facts to consider. The first is that a pool can be properly maintained ... Read More
POWERBELT™ from Somax
Thursday July 29, 2004
The Somax POWERBELT™ (pat.pend.) consists of a pair of fins that strap onto a swimmer's hips, providing resistance to hip rotation and undulation, one of the most important movements in ... Read More
USA Today's Olympic Swimming Coverage
Thursday July 29, 2004
Full coverage of all the swimming action at the Olympics from USATODAY.com - Sports News, Scores & Stats
Paddles but no Straps?
Wednesday July 28, 2004
No, this isn't some new summer bathing suit but, rather, a good way for you to think about using your swim paddles. If you use paddles, try this. If you ... Read More
Pugh Aims to Swim 204km of Frozen Hell
Wednesday July 28, 2004
Lewis Pugh is going for it. He will try to break the distance record for cold-water swims by swimming the 204km (126 mile) long Sognfjord in Norway. (Trond Valseth, allAfrica.com)
Britain's Swim Facilites not Good - Sweetenham
Sunday July 25, 2004
With just 19 days to go until the opening ceremony of the Athens Olympics, Britain's top swimming coach has launched a stinging attack on the nation's lack of investment in ... Read More
Maximizing Forward Speed
Friday July 23, 2004
Swimmers probably want to swim faster or swim more efficiently. Faster means swimming a set distance in less time. More efficiently means covering a set distance in the same amount ... Read More
Lap Swimming Etiquette 101
Thursday July 22, 2004
Experienced drivers know that roads are safer and more efficient when everyone observes a few common courtesies and basic rules. So too in the pool when swimming laps. Just ... Read More
Freestyle Drill - The Extended Release
Wednesday July 21, 2004
Knowing the different release points in freestyle swimming can help you in many ways, especially if you're a triathlete or distance freestyler swimmer. An early release lets you "save" the ... Read More
US Swimming Olympians Gangloff and Hunt
Monday July 19, 2004
Questions and answers with Auburn Swimming USA Olympians Mark Gangloff (100 Breaststroke) and Bryce Hunt (200 Backstroke). (Auburn Tigers.com)
Ian Thorpe is Australia's best prospect for multiple gold medals
Sunday July 18, 2004
Thorpe is Australia's best prospect for multiple gold medals in Athens. He's swimming the 100-, 200- and 400-metre freestyle races - a rare triple - as well as three relays. ... Read More
Building a Swiming Pool? A Few Things to Consider
Thursday July 15, 2004
What is important to consider when purchasing a new swimming pool? Most agree it's the installer who is the key. How do you check on a swimming pool installers, other ... Read More
Swimmer makes new waves
Wednesday July 14, 2004
Maritza Correia has become the first black woman to qualify for the US Olympic swimming team. Maritza finished fourth to earn a spot on the USA's 400m freestyle relay ... Read More
Predict a Swimmer's Medal Performance?
Tuesday July 13, 2004
What, besides an athlete's most recent times. can be used to predict their potential to medal at the Olympic Games? David Pyne (AIS) analyzed the 2000 Olympic swimming results, world ... Read More
Olympian Interview - Amand Beard
Sunday July 11, 2004
Amanda Beard, Olympic Gold Medalist, World Record Holder, and now a three-time member of the USA Olympic Swim Team (1996, 2000, and 2004) answers some questions about swimming - and ... Read More
Diabetes doesn't slow this Swimmer
Sunday July 11, 2004
Forget about swimming. You're done. But Gary Hall Jr. persevered, slowly easing back into training, and eventually found that he could continue to swim at an elite level (Ron ... Read More
Who are the World's Fastest Swimmers?
Saturday July 10, 2004
Want to do your own swimming race handicapping? Then you may need to know everyone's times! If you are looking for a database of the world's fastest swimmers, one good ... Read More
Swimmer's Itch
Thursday July 8, 2004
A scientist's curiosity was piqued by the irritation her skin developed every time she indulged her hobby - swimming. She set out ot learn more about Swimmer's Itch.
USA Swimming Olympic Trials
Tuesday July 6, 2004
You can follow the action of the USA Swimming Olympic Trials live via Omega timing - and get full results thanks to Omega, too. Not to mention the coverage ... Read More
Wake up call for swimmers
Tuesday July 6, 2004
Just over one month after the Olympics in Athens conclude, middleweight boxers Oscar De La Hoya and Bernard Hopkins will fight each other in Las Vegas for a combined purse ... Read More
Long Beach Swimming Greats
Monday July 5, 2004
Olympic Swimming Trials start this week, and Bob Keisser (Press Telegram Long Beach) takes a look back at some of the great swimmers that have ties to Long Beach.