In this week's Tips and Training video, Greenwood Memorial Swim Club coach Jack Fabian offers a drill designed to enhance open water finishes.

The top open water swimmers in the U.S. will compete at the 2010 USA Swimming Open Water National Championships, June 4 and 6 in Long Beach, Calif. The competition includes both a 5K and 10K race, and will serve as the selection meet for the 2010 FINA Open Water World Championships and the 2010 Mutual of Omaha Pan Pacific Championships.

Effective June 1, 2010, the rules regarding swimsuits allowable for USA Swimming sanctioned or approved open water events, including the 2010 USA Swimming Open Water National Championships and National Team Trials, are as follows.

A year ago, David Russell was just like any other post-NCAA swimmer working to make the transition from short course yards training and competition to long course meters. For some, it's as easy as tying your shoe or writing your name. For others, it's a process that takes planning, patience and perseverance.

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As Memorial Day Weekend approaches marking the traditional opening of the summer pool season across the country, a recent study commissioned by USA Swimming and conducted by the University of Memphis exposes some alarming statistics for many of our nation’s children.

The new site features a radically revamped design, vastly improved navigation and an abundance of video features. Of course, the site will continue to offer training resources, event information, unique content and times for our 300,000 members.

In an attempt to halt the deterioration of college swimming nationwide, the Duquesne men’s swimming team, parents, alumni and students have developed the “Go for 5” initiative, a campaign designed to save one program at a time, starting with the Duquesne men’s team.

Sara Nicponski still finds it difficult to believe that she's on the U.S. National Team. It's not a question of whether or not she belongs on the team – she knows she's proven that she does. It's more about who else is on the team and what they've accomplished that's a bit daunting for her.