The results of the September 15th Open Water and SCY meet can be downloaded and viewed by clicking here For a pictorial of the day's events shot by world famous birder, Nancy Casey, please click ME! Asheville Masters Swimmers after the pool events at the 7th annual Steve Barden Memorial Swimming Meet.
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Lake Lure USMS National Championships
Congratulations to all the Asheville Masters Swimmers competing in beautiful Lake Lure for the 2012 United States Masters Swimming One-Mile National Championship! Click here for more pics! Click here for overall results, here for women's results, here for men's results. Larry Hartley (on right) is a new NATIONAL CHAMPION! Mr. Hartley swam a stellar race … Continue reading Lake Lure USMS National Championships
Kriegler’s in Key West
The Frank Kriegler Swimming Family cranked in the Swim Around Key West in early June! Frank swam on a relay with his daughter Abby (11) and two of her friends (5 hours and 27 minutes). Placing is unknown at printing time. Frank's son, Joey, did the swim solo and was 6th overall ! There were … Continue reading Kriegler’s in Key West
Jim Green Race in USMS 5K Open Water Championships
Jim Green recently raced the USMS 5k Open Water National Championship in Noblesville, Indiana, placing 3rd in the 65-69yr old age group. Nice job, Jimmy! Pics from event are below Jimmy Green before race: The race scene prior to race: Jim Green finishing strong (#190)
USMS Short Course Nationals in Greensboro!
Congratulations to all eleven Asheville Masters swimmers who competed in Greensboro, NC at the USMS Spring Short Course Nationals! Over 1,800 swimmers prepared for the four day meet, enjoying this wonderful new venue with friends old and new. If you've not clicked on any of the daily videos, PLEASE DO! They highlight what an awesome … Continue reading USMS Short Course Nationals in Greensboro!
Frank Clark Short Course Yards Meet
Jennie Rogers, Ben Caldwell and Nancy Casey traveled to Greensboro for a preview of the USMS National Championship venue...How did they do? Let's ask them:) The results of the March 3rd Greensboro meet can be viewed by clicking here and for the 1000 yard event, click here. Note that some of the 200 free relay … Continue reading Frank Clark Short Course Yards Meet
Sunbelt meet Charlotte
A few Asheville Masters swam at this meet. The results of the January 28th and 29th Meet can be downloaded here or use your browser to view a large html file. Master Swim meet results can always be found on the NC LMSC website here.
Great Stroke Video!
Watch technique of these Olympic, World and other Champion swimmers...then imitate in own style! 200m IM Lochte beats Phelps 200m Back Sakai breaks World Record 200m Free Paul Biedermann world record Rome 2009 time 1.42.00 Look at 1st 50 turn, notice 3 ways of turning and streamlining, then, just great racing! 100m Fly, Sarah Sjöström, … Continue reading Great Stroke Video!
Jen Baker swims 12+ miles around Charleston!
CONGRATULATIONS, JEN BAKER! Charleston 12 mile swim! October 23, 2011 Results Solo swimmers: 1. Mallory Mead, 25 Los Angeles, CA 3:58.52 2. Alexis Underwood , 27 Atlanta, GA 4:20. 33 3. Kevin Dinsmore, 30 Baton Rouge, LA 4:22. 38 4. Tim Waid, 48 Columbia, MO 4:31. 58 5. Sarah Mooney, 28 South Royalton, VT 4:32.11 … Continue reading Jen Baker swims 12+ miles around Charleston!
6th Annual Steve Barden Memorial Swimming Meet
Steve Barden results A portion of the Asheville Masters Swimming Team after the 2011 Steve Barden meet