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Race of the Week

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 13:10
This week's Race of the Week features action from high school championships across the country: 400 free relays from New England and Illinois, and a record-breaking showdown in the 100 free from Washington, D.C. Watch the videos and vote for your favorite.

Vollmer wins double gold as Austin Grand Prix concludes

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 13:09
Dana Vollmer (Granbury, Texas) had a strong night in the pool Saturday, taking home two gold medals on the final night of competition at the 2010 Austin Grand Prix. Vollmer won both the 200m fly and 100m free, an event in which she also set a pool record.

Grevers and Soni break pool records in Austin

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 13:08
Two pool records were broken Friday on the second night of competition at the 2010 Austin Grand Prix. Matt Grevers (Lake Forest, Ill.) broke the pool record in the men’s 100m back with a time of 53.05 while Rebecca Soni (Plainsboro, N.J.) set the pool record in the women’s 100m breast with a time of 1:06.43.

Lead staff announced for the 2010 Zone Select Camps

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 13:08
The 2010 Zone Select Camp Head Coach and Head Manager positions have been announced.

Kukors sets pool record at Austin Grand Prix

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 13:07
Ariana Kukors (Auburn, Wash.) set a pool record Thursday on the first day of competition at the 2010 Austin Grand Prix. Kukors broke Tracy Caulkins’ pool record in the 200m IM with a time of 2:10.34. The meet, taking place at the University of Texas at Austin, runs through Saturday, March 6.

Speedo Tip of the Week

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 13:06
Margaret Hoelzer won three medals – two silvers and a bronze – at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Here are five keys to her success.

Dryland Training with Lori Briggs

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 13:05
USA Swimming presents a series of exercises designed to enhance a swimmers dryland training regimen, with National Team Strength and Conditioning Coach Lori Briggs. In this video, Briggs demonstrates Plank Walkouts.

Top 100 rankings now complete

Fri, 02/26/2010 - 13:10
The all-time Top 100 times list, a ranking of the fastest times by age group, event, course and gender, has been completed. See how you stack up among the best athletes in USA Swimming.

Scholastic All-America applications have been posted

Fri, 02/26/2010 - 13:09
The 2009-2010 Scholastic All-America Team application has now been posted online.

Austin Grand Prix psych sheet now available

Fri, 02/26/2010 - 13:09
The psych sheet for the Austin Grand Prix is now posted. The meet begins March 4 at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center and is hosted by Longhorn Aquatics.

USA Swimming Clubs Fan Page now on Facebook

Fri, 02/26/2010 - 13:08
Become a fan of the USA Swimming Clubs Facebook Fan Page – the fan page for clubs, parents and coaches with up-to-date information on events, USA Swimming programs, education tips and more.

Anne-Marie Botek: Overcoming Life’s Obstacles

Fri, 02/26/2010 - 13:07
Like most youngsters getting their feet wet in the sport of swimming, Anne-Marie Botek had a dream. She had watched the Olympic Games, envisioning the day when she, too, would don the red, white and blue and proudly represent the United States, hopefully enjoying the same thrill of victory and sense of accomplishment she saw on the athletes' faces.

What's the next "Big Idea" for USA Swimming

Fri, 02/26/2010 - 13:07
USA Swimming is looking for your help to find the “Big Idea” for the future of the organization and the sport, and Swimnetwork.com will serve as the forum for comments, voting and the opportunity to submit your ideas. USA Swimming wants your input.

North Baltimore races to 2010 Club Excellence title

Mon, 02/22/2010 - 08:55
North Baltimore Aquatic Club is the team champion for the 2010 Club Excellence Program. Five clubs achieved the Gold level for the first time: Bolles School Sharks, Carmel Swim Club, Rockville Montgomery, The Woodlands, and the University of Denver Hilltoppers. A record 58 clubs met the criteria for Gold medal eligibility.

Speedo Tip of the Week

Mon, 02/22/2010 - 08:54
For many years, coaches told backstrokers to roll their hips so far over they spent almost as much time swimming on each side as on their backs. But now, the techniques of ace swimmers like Aaron Piersol and Ryan Lochte are providing evidence that backstroke should stay true to its name.

Zone Select Camp rosters announced

Mon, 02/22/2010 - 08:53
Two hundred and twenty four athletes have been selected for the 2010 Zone Select Camps being held in May.

Austin Grand Prix entries closed

Mon, 02/22/2010 - 08:52
The Austin Grand Prix meet, scheduled for March 4-6, 2010 in Austin, Texas has reached its cap of 800 swimmers and entries are now closed.

Send us your race videos

Mon, 02/22/2010 - 08:51
USA Swimming is looking for video from races all across the country for its new “Race of the Week” feature on usaswimming.org.

Friendship inspires young swimmer to raise money for Haiti

Mon, 02/22/2010 - 08:50
Following the earthquake in Haiti, celebrities around the world joined forces for benefit concerts and commercials pleading for donations to help the Haitian people. But 8-year-old Raegan Koebler proved you don’t need a record deal or modeling career to inspire people to help. All you need is a best friend.

Peter Marshall: Rediscovering the Joy of Swimming

Fri, 02/05/2010 - 13:07
It wasn't long ago that Peter Marshall measured his success in the pool in terms of medals and Olympic Teams. But when he missed joining his U.S. teammates at the 2004 Athens Games by a mere four-hundredths of a second at Trials, he began to realize that it is more than possible to enjoy swimming while keeping life's important things in their proper place.