200m Backstroke World Record
The 200m backstroke world record is monitored and ratified by FINA, the world governing body for the sport of competitive swimming, as well as other
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100m Backstroke World Record
The 100m backstroke world record is overseen and monitored by FINA, the world governing body for the sport of competitive swimming (among other aquatic sports
50m Backstroke World Record
The 50m backstroke world record is overseen and monitored by FINA, the governing body for aquatics. While this event has been around for much longer,
Wanna Know What It’s Like to Swim on the Collegiate Level?
Hannah Freyman from North Carolina State’s swim and diving program put together a 9-minute documentary that outlines a typical day of training and schooling at
Michael Phelps to Make Appearance on Suits
Michael Phelps will add to his IMDB resume when he guest spots on popular legal dramedy Suits. Phelps has tweeted about his adoration for the
Rebecca Soni Hangs Up the Goggles
26-year old Rebecca Soni, former multiple world record holder and the first woman to break 2:20 in the 200m breaststroke, has officially hung up the
Ian Thorpe Enters Rehab, Battling Depression and Alcohol Abuse
31 year old Australian swimming superstar Ian Thorpe entered rehab at a Sydney Hospital on Wednesday. The former record holder in the 400m freestyle and
How to Get Recruited for College Swimming
In this post I am going to share with you how to get recruited for college swimming. For many high school athletes it’s the dream
From the Vault: Van Almsick takes Down China’s Lu Bin at ’94 FINA World Champs
During much of 1994 much of the swimming world was in an infuriated quandry; everyone knew the Chinese women were doping, but few had the
4x100m Medley Relay World Record
The 4x100m medley world record has been tracked and ratified by FINA, the world governing body for swimming, since 1953. The medley relay comprises of
