Category: History
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St. Philip’s College Swimming Program Has Long History Of Serving Community Members | KSAT 12
Summer time means hitting the pool for many families, but during segregation not everyone was allowed to go to just any pool.
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Celebrating Jim Donovan: Diana Munz, Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer, Talks With Jimmy And Laura | WKYC Channel 3
Jimmy is retiring from WKYC after spending 39 years as a sports and news anchor. He will continue to be the radio voice of the Cleveland Browns.
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Florence Chadwick “American Swimmer Crosses the English Channel” on the Ed Sullivan Show
Florence Chadwick “American Swimmer Crosses The English Channel” on The Ed Sullivan Show, August 27, 1950.
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Gertrude Ederle – First Woman to Swim the English Channel, National Heroine | Unpacking The Problem
Daniel tells us about how when Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim the English Channel she instantly became a national hero. When she arrived home to the United States she was met with an enormous ticker-tape parade through downtown New York City. He also explains how Diana Nyad claimed that her swim from…
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Michael Phelps International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction | Swimming Hall of Fame
2023 International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction, held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Missy Franklin International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction | Swimming Hall of Fame
2023 International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction, held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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César Cielo International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction | Swimming Hall of Fame
2023 International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction, held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Swimmers Shocked After Famous Santa Clara Swim Center Shuts Down | NBC Bay Area
Santa Clara’s famous International Swim Center was abruptly shut down by the city about two weeks ago, leaving hundreds of swimmers in a lurch. Many thought it was the end of the center, but now it seems there’s a last chance to save it. The ISC was once the hub of the swim world, with…