The Water Cube's First Meet Is Underway
Wednesday January 30, 2008
The first swimming meet to be held in Beijing's National Aquatic Center, the Water Cube, is underway. More information on the swim meet, including a link to the result section, ... Read More
Beijing National Aquatic Center Water Cube is Open for Business
Wednesday January 30, 2008
The home for swimming, diving, and synchronized swimming at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, the National Aquatic Center - the Water Cube - is open. With three pools under one ... Read More
Yoga and Swimming - World Champion Swimmer Haley Cope
Tuesday January 29, 2008
My first experience with Yoga was during my junior year of high school. My swim coach and I decided to eliminate morning swimming practices and insert yoga in their place. ... Read More
Peter Vanderkaay Talks to Triathletes
Sunday January 27, 2008
Well, sort of. Olympic Swimmer Peter Vanderkaay is interviewed on Slowtwitch.com. Peter talks about his goals for the coming Olympic year, his favorite races, and flip turns. Good Luck, Peter. ... Read More
Top 6 Swimmer's FAQ’s on Triathlon Swims
Sunday January 27, 2008
What questions do triathletes frequently asked about the swim portion of a triathlon? Should I wear a wetsuit? May I swim another stroke besides freestyle? Where should I line up ... Read More
How Do I Quit My Swim Career On A High Note - Should I Quit?
Saturday January 26, 2008
I wanted to get some other swimmers inputs. I am currently a freshman in college and have been swimming year round since I was nine. I lived and breathed swimming ... Read More
Open Water Swimming to Beijing
Friday January 25, 2008
Steven Munatones (10kswim.com) has put together a great Open Water Swimming montage. Turn up your speakers, sit back, and enjoy.
Mary Descenza Tops the List for $20,000 US Swimming GP Award After Two Meets
Wednesday January 23, 2008
National Teamer Mary Descenza topped the 2007-08 Toyota Grand Prix Series’ leaderboard this weekend, having accumulated 41 points from the Minnesota and Southern California Grand Prix meets. After the Minnesota ... Read More
Beijing National Aquatic Center Turns On the Lights
Tuesday January 22, 2008
The Water Cube, more properly known as the National Aquatic Center in Beijing China, will be the home for most of the aquatic events in the 2008 Beijing China Olympics. ... Read More
Phelps Wins Double Gold on Final Night of the 2008 Toyota Southern California Grand Prix of Swimming
Monday January 21, 2008
Matt Grevers (Lake Forest, Ill.) and Kaitlin Sandeno (Lake Forest, Calif.) earned the men's and women's high-point award for their overall performance at the meet, while the Mecklenburg Aquatic Club ... Read More
Six Meet Records Fall on Day Three - 08 Toyota SoCal Grand Prix of Swimming
Monday January 21, 2008
Kara Lynn Joyce (Ann Arbor, Mich.) and Matt Grevers (Lake Forest, Ill.) took home two gold medals Sunday at the 2008 Toyota Southern California Grand Prix of Swimming. Joyce set ... Read More
Maintaining Focus for Multi-day Meets - Mind Training Tips for Swimmers
Monday January 21, 2008
How can a swimmer possibly remain focused over a 5-6 day meet? How can you be positive about swimming a final tonight if you've only qualified in the heat in ... Read More
Seven Meet Records at 2008 Toyota Southern California Grand Prix of Swimming
Sunday January 20, 2008
Seven meet records were broken Saturday on the second day of competition at the 2008 Toyota Southern California Grand Prix of Swimming. Six-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps (Baltimore, Md.) ... Read More
Wetsuit Company blueseventy's pointzerothree Swim Suit an Official FINA Partner for Open Water Swimming
Saturday January 19, 2008
In a recent press release, blueseventy (of triathlon wetsuit fame, formerly the Ironman brand) announced a partnership with FINA as an official partner for FINA's 2008 10km Marathon Swimming World ... Read More
Erik Vendt Breaks American Record at 2008 Toyota Southern California Grand Prix of Swimming
Friday January 18, 2008
Olympic silver medalist Erik Vendt (North Eaton, Mass.) broke an American record Friday,18 Jan, on the first day of competition at the 2008 Toyota Southern California Grand Prix of Swimming. ... Read More
2007 Sportswoman Of The Year, Performance Of The Year Awards
Friday January 18, 2008
Swimmer Katie Hoff has been selected as the 2007 United States Olympic Committee (USOC) SportsWoman of the Year.
Swimmer Michael Phelps was selected for the 2007 Outstanding Performance of the Year ... Read More
Swimming in the Zone, Your Peak Emotional State Mind Training Tips for Swimmers
Thursday January 17, 2008
You may have never noticed it before, but you are in a particular mood every time you swim at your best. All you need to do is find out what ... Read More
Icy Swim for a Cause
Tuesday January 15, 2008
Would you swim 6 miles along the coast of Maine... in January? Accordion player (and swimmer) Gary Sredzienski is going to swim from Portsmouth to the Isles of Shoals in ... Read More
Stacked Swimming Field Competes at 2008 Toyota Southern California Grand Prix of Swimming, Jan. 18-21
Tuesday January 15, 2008
A talented field of top American swimmers, including 23 members of the U.S. National Team, are expected to compete at the 2008 Toyota Southern California Grand Prix of Swimming in ... Read More
$20,000 Purse in Eight-Meet 2007-2008 Toyota Grand Prix Swim Meet Series
Tuesday January 15, 2008
USA Swimming and Grand Prix Series title sponsor, Toyota, have teamed up to offer a $20,000 purse to the winner of the eight-stop 2007-08 Toyota Grand Prix Series. Swimmers will ... Read More
When Someone Passes You, Don't Panic - Mind Training Tips for Swimmers
Tuesday January 15, 2008
Do you feel a tremor of desperation go through your mind when a swimmer passes you in a race? Relax! You never have to feel this again. Believe it or ... Read More
Beijing 2008 Olympic Swimming Pool - The Water Cube - Ready For Test Event
Saturday January 12, 2008
The main pool to be used for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games is filled and ready for its first meet (The Good Luck Beijing Swimming China Open), to be held ... Read More
Many College Athletes Failing Sports Nutrition
Friday January 11, 2008
A study published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism reported that only 15 percent of college athletes are getting adequate carbohydrates and only 26 percent are ... Read More
Swimming Research Center Amsterdam
Wednesday January 9, 2008
The main mission of the Swimming Research Center Amsterdam is to reveal the relationships between metabolic, morphological, mechanical and coordinative aspects of swimming. How does a swimmer's training, drag, propulsion, ... Read More
Swimming Secret to Beat Fear - Mind Training Tips for Swimmers
Monday January 7, 2008
Does your confidence desert you when you need it most? Do you worry about competitors who should be worried about YOU? Do doubt and fear plague you before big races? ... Read More
Endless Pool's High-power Model Now Available for Swimmers
Saturday January 5, 2008
Endless Pool's high-powered model is now available for purchase nationwide for triathlon stores, training facilities, and residential use. Measuring just 8'x14', the Endless Pool provides all the benefits of a ... Read More
Swim Workouts for Swimmers - 6 x 250 Faster as They Go
Thursday January 3, 2008
This swimming workout is 6x250 swims with the third and sixth "broken" into smaller chunks. The aim is to get you to push yourself more as you go through them ... Read More
New Year's Resolution to Start Swimming or Swim Better?
Tuesday January 1, 2008
So, you want to improve your swimming ability or swim competitively, but aren't sure about the next step - or you have taken time off and want to "get back ... Read More