Interesting article on a project of the Laboratory of Movement Analysis and Measurement involving swimming. Watch the video below to see the tool in action.
Swimming
Surge Strenght
There was a lot of hype around Chris Ritter’s Surge Strength ebook. I just bought the book which at $4.99 I think is a steal. If you have read it or have experience with Chris’ strength training program please let me know in the comments about your experiences.
Championnats Vaudois 2011
At last year’s State Champs, I got back in the pool for a relay. “Fortunately”, there’s some footage of my swim and me tinkering around right before the relay.
SwimMAC – $20.12 Campaign
SwimMAC’s Elite Team came up with a great idea to help their athletes with the $20.12 campaign. Donate today and help them on their way to the 2012 London Olympics.
Championnats Suisse Uster 2011
Watch some of the action from Friday morning at last year’s Short Course National Championships in Uster.
From Bloomers to Bikinis
Interesting interview with ISHOF CEO Bruce Wigo speaking about women in swimming and the evolution of bathing suits for women.
Gold-Schwan Swann: Oberson trainiert nur mit Männern
Nice article also featuring a video on 10k Open Water World Champion Swann Oberson about her training for the 2012 London Olympics.
Against the Tide
If you live outside the US, you can finally watch Ed Moses’ five-part chronicle “Against the Tide” that was on Universal Sports Network on YouTube. In the premiere episode of Against the Tide Ed finds himself back in the pool prepping for the 2012 London Olympics. His struggle and personal quest to return to his times and results from seven years ago are well-documented. Moses, who walked away from the sport after the 2004 Olympic Trials, shares his successes, failures, disappointments, hopes, dreams and often wacky behavior as he chases the 2012 London Olympic Games.
FINA Aquatics World Magazine
FINA’s official publication, the FINA Aquatics World Magazine is now available in electronic format (yearly subscription for only $12). Enjoy the latest articles on the greatest stars of swimming, diving, synchro, open water swimming, water polo and of the Masters movement by downloading this new version of Magazine to your PC, iPad or smartphone from the FINA web-site.
Swann Oberson – Kandidatin Sportlerin des Jahres
Swann Oberson, 5k Open Water World Champion, has been nominated for female athlete of the year for the Credit Suisse Sport Awards.