Ocean’s Seven

May 27, 2017 0

The Ocean’s Seven consists of seven channel swims around the world that represent some of the most daunting challenges on the planet. The Seven Summits are the…

Carmel Swimming

February 6, 2017 0

The Carmel girls swim team is the best high school sports program in the nation—ever. In February 2016, the Carmel High School Lady Greyhounds captured…

Shirley Babashoff

January 31, 2017 0

One of the most courageous Olympians in American history turns 60 today. Shirley Babashoff is one of the greatest swimmers in the history of the…

Doc Counsilman

December 28, 2016 0

Legendary swim coach James Counsilman is the most respected teacher and innovator in his sport’s history.  Swimmers and coaches eager to learn his methods clung…

Lynne Cox

November 17, 2016 0

Lynne Cox is a best-selling author, ambassador of peace, and a revered icon.  She is also the best cold water endurance swimmer in history. Cox…

Debbie Meyer

October 24, 2016 0

Before Katie Ledecky there was Debbie Meyer. Deborah Elizabeth Meyer was born in Annapolis, Maryland, August 14, 1952.  She moved with her family to Sacramento,…

Tom Dolan

September 15, 2016 0

The 400 meter individual medley is quite possibly the most demanding event in swimming.  Thomas Fitzgerald Dolan held the world record in the event for…

Diana Nyad

August 22, 2016 0

Marathon swimming is the loneliest sport in the world. Born in New York City on this date in 1949, Diana Sneed was the great-granddaughter of…

Ryan Lochte

August 3, 2016 0

Ryan Steven Lochte is known for working hard and playing harder. Born in Rochester, New York, on this date in 1984—as the legendary Tracy Caulkins…

Freediving

June 12, 2016 0

Apnea is derived from the Latin “to deprive” and Greek “to breathe” and is a term for suspension of external breathing.  During apnea, there is no…