An article about Grant Johnston’s solo attempt across the Sound.
Alum to Swim Long Island Sound

Fascinating New York Times article about Lewis Gordon Pugh who set a world record for the longest swim in ice water — 1,200 meters in 23 minutes 50 seconds.
Thanks to Charlie Gulotta who submitted the article.

Swimmingworldmagazine.com posted an article and excellent video demonstrating the new breaststroke pullout. You could also read the specifics regarding the new rule at the USMS website.

The Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool: Australia vs. United States will be televised on WNBC at 4:00 - 6:00 PM EST on August 6th (Part 1) and 12:30 - 2:00 PM EST on August 7th (Part 2).

Swim Across the Sound Marathon
The Science of Lance Armstrong: Born, and Built, to Win

Phelps leads American gold rush in Montreal
Where No Man Has Gone Before: Connecticut Swimmer Conquers Block Island

When swimmers want to improve their speed in the pool, checking a wristwatch can take up precious time.
A Welsh design graduate has come up with a solution — by creating a device that displays race time and laps completed inside a pair of goggles.
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American Diver Injured at Championships

As we predicted back in January, FINA has overwhelmingly approved a recommendation by its Technical Committee to permit one downward dolphin kick on the start and each turn in the breaststroke.
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Connecticut’s Dan Madwed Blasts a 1:58.15 200m Fly to Highlight Day One of Maccabiah Games
Swimming World Website Offers RSS Feed