What makes a great 100 breaststroker? Many would point to a dominant kick, gliding them through the water. Others would point to a strong stroke, using their upper body to push forward with efficiency ...

One of the most important aspects of the breaststroke is the pullout phase, an element of the stroke that ensures the athlete gathers momentum off the start and turn. In this latest contribution from ...

Many non-swimming athletes struggle to pass military swimming tests, but after practicing techniques, pool skills and conditioning drills, they can become an above-average swimmer with added water ...

Here’s a recent story on the Olympics, via the Associated Press: PARIS (AP) — Concerns about the water quality in the Seine River led officials to call off the swimming portion of an Olympic triathlon ...

PARIS, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Kate Douglass underlined her remarkable versatility with gold in the women's 200 metres breaststroke at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, beating Tokyo champion Tatjana Smith ...

ITHACA — Max Buchen finished his high school swimming career the best way possible -- as a state champion. The Westhampton senior won the 100-yard breaststroke in public school and federation ...