Lauren Norman, 15, swims with Six Point Aquatics, Chicago's Finest and the Whitney Young Dolphins. She began swimming at the young age of 4 months and is still going strong. She suffered a knee injury last year but is back in the pool and still strong....
[caption id="attachment_1781" align="alignleft" width="300"] Eden Smith (Left) and Jasmine Barry (Right)[/caption] Before Olympic Trials, swimmers work for years to develop their technique, build strength and drop times. Typically, young swimmers begin this journey in summer swim leagues and year round swim clubs. For the 5th day...
Natalie Hinds, from Midland, Texas, swims for the University of Florida Gators and is a multi-time All-American sprinter with over 15 All-America honors. She recently swam in the U.S. Olympic trials in 3 of her favorite events; 50 free, 100 free and the 100 butterfly....
[caption id="attachment_1769" align="alignleft" width="300"] Cason Wilburn and his father at the National Black Heritage Championship Swim meet in 2016. Cason was the high point earner in his age group.[/caption] The 2016 Olympics are already making history. This year three African Americans have earned spots on the...
[caption id="attachment_1305" align="alignleft" width="194"] Reece Whitley Sports Illustrated Kid of the Year[/caption] We are less than two weeks away from the swimming events of the 2016 Olympics in Rio. This year three African Americans have earned spots on the U.S. Olypmic swim team; and for the first...
We are less than two weeks away from the swimming events of the 2016 Olympics in Rio. This year three African Americans have earned spots on the U.S. Olypmic swim team; and for the first time in history there are two African American women on the...
This year THREE African Americans made history by earning spots on the U.S. Olympic Swim Team. A team that is historically predominantly white - reflecting the sport of competitive swimming. [caption id="attachment_1748" align="alignright" width="185"] Lia Neal (Left) two-time Olympian. Simone Manuel (Right) first-time Olympian[/caption] Anthony Irvin, Simone Manuel,...
[caption id="attachment_1573" align="alignleft" width="252"] Dr. Monica E. Randall[/caption] Do Well in School and Swim Fast in the Pool: Scholar Athletic Award Applications Are Now Available In a previous post, I mentioned the importance of excelling both in the classroom and in the pool. Yes, being 'fast in...
Meet Shelby Wiggins! Shelby is 13 years old and swims with the Walden Water Warriors in Henry County Georgia. Shelby competed in the Southern Crescent summer league championships for 5 years. She placed either 1st or 2nd each year in the backstroke. Shelby was honored as the Walden...
Meet the Ladies of the Theresa Banks Swim Club! The Theresa Banks Tiger Sharks Swim Club (TBSC) is a co-ed summer swim team located in Prince George’s County Maryland. ...
Black Kids Swim remains committed to increasing the number of African Americans excelling in the sport of competitive swimming by supporting Black children and their families with resources, information, and access to opportunities. The images and videos produced and distributed by the Red Cross are...
Reece Whitley is nothing short of amazing. At the age of 14 he qualified for the Olympic trials and proceeded to stun the world with amazing performances in the 100 and 200 breast. In 2015 Sports Illustrated named him Sports Kid of the Year. This...
