Tag: USA Swimming

By: Zachary Draves The 2008 Beijing Olympics was defined in large part by Michael Phelps and his record setting exploits in the pool. He dethroned Mark Spitz to win eight ...

By: Zachary Draves Imagine reaching the mountain top and then being pushed right off it. Years of hard work and sacrifice to attain the ultimate goal of being a world ...

By: Zachary Draves There are very few on the planet that can say that they have competed in an Olympics. The struggle and sacrifice it takes to reach the pinnacle ...

By: Zachary Draves Tough, tenacious, and triumphant is possibly the best way to describe 1992 Olympic swimmer Lawrence Keith Frostad. Among the pool of talent that swam in Barcelona that ...

By: Zachary Draves Day six of the Olympic Swimming Trials was full of emotions.  Annie Lazor pulled off an incredible win in the Women’s 200 Breaststroke final with Lilly King ...

By: Zachary Draves Down to the wire action, convincing wins, and a history-making dream come true summed up Day 3 of Wave II of the Olympic Swimming Trials.  The established ...

By: Zachary Draves I don’t feel the need to write an introduction because it will be the same one as before.  The Olympic Swimming Trials in Omaha continue its epicness ...

By: Zachary Draves The raucousness and energy of the Omaha faithful didn't relent as Day Two of the Olympic Swimming Trials showcased an excellent mix of established Olympic greatness with ...

By: Zach Draves Throughout the history of USA swimming, the names of Mark Spitz, Amy Van Dyken, Katie Ledecky, and Michael Phelps ring familiar. A tradition-rich in success on the ...