This month the U.S. Olympic Swim team will make history when two African American women compete on the team for the first time. For our 9th day of the Black Kids Swim Olympic Countdown, we highlight another African American woman who excels in the sport of...
We are just six days away from the 2016 Olympic swimming events! Over the past week Black Kids Swim has highlighted talented Black swimmers who may earn the chance to represent the United States on a future Olympic swim team. This year, there are three African...
[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,...
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...
[caption id="attachment_1556" align="alignleft" width="304"] Roy Burch, Two-time Olympic swimmer for Bermuda[/caption] Roy Allan Burch is an elite swimmer from Bermuda. He holds Bermuda national titles in the 50m free, 50m butterfly, and 100m free in both long and short course events. He has also represented Bermuda in...
Reece Whitley is 15 years old and 6 feet 8 inches tall. At the age of 14 he qualified to participate in the upcoming Olympic Trials. Not only does he stand out in a crowd, he is breaking records with his 100 and 200 meter...
Alia Atkinson,the first black woman to hold a swimming world title, holds the world record for women in the 100m breast stroke. In this article by Sports360 she discusses her family's move to the USA, advice from Usain Bolt, and the increased interest in swimming for...
