VIDEO: Craig Dietz swims Sharkfest

Craig Dietz swims at Sharkfest 2013

  Craig Dietz swims from Alcatraz Island into Aquatic Park, through the San Francisco Bay. About: “Dietz was born without limbs, but embodies effort and positivity. In a message that hits every naysayer and individual with a negative outlook on … Continue reading

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FINIS Releases the Neptune MP3

FINIS Releases the Neptune MP3

FINIS Neptune provides the highest quality sound in the water without the use of earbuds. Livermore, CA – (May 21, 2013) FINIS, a world leader in technical swimming products that maximize your fitness potential and technique, announces the immediate availability … Continue reading

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Craig Dietz swims Sharkfest 2013

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“The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.” -Thomas Paine CLICK FOR VIDEO Craig Deitz is an extraordinary athlete. His story is unique in that he does not share the same loping swimming stroke pattern as many of his … Continue reading

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VIDEO: First look at the new Neptune!

VIDEO: First look at the new Neptune!

Enhance your swim with incredible sound quality with the new Neptune MP3 Player! The next generation of the SwiMP3 player uses revolutionary Bone Conduction technology to transmit crystal clear audio through the cheekbone and directly into the inner ear. Stay … Continue reading

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FINIS Sponsors Olympic Champion, Anthony Ervin

FINIS Sponsors Olympic Champion, Anthony Ervin

Livermore, CA – (May 9, 2013) FINIS, a world leader in technical swimming products that maximize your swimming potential and technique, announces the sponsorship of Olympic Gold Medalist, Anthony Ervin. Ervin’s story is a remarkable one, in that his last … Continue reading

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FINIS Sponsors Olympian Pedro Oliveira

FINIS Sponsors Olympian Pedro Oliveira

Livermore, CA – (May 9, 2013) FINIS, a world leader in technical swimming products that maximize your swimming potential and technique, announces the sponsorship of Olympic athlete, Pedro Oliveira of Portugal. Oliveira is a backstroke and butterfly specialist who enters … Continue reading

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FINIS Sponsors Olympian Roy-Allan Saul Burch

FINIS Sponsors Olympian Roy-Allan Saul Burch

Livermore, CA – (May 9, 2013) FINIS, a world leader in technical swimming products that maximize your swimming potential and technique, announces the sponsorship of Olympic athlete, Roy-Allan Saul Burch. The sprinter from Bermuda currently lives and trains in Cornelius, … Continue reading

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How to: FINIS Hand Paddles

How to: FINIS Hand Paddles

Most swimmers and coaches find a use for their paddles almost every day. Until recently, there were fewer variations of style one could choose when purchasing their equipment. FINIS has released a number of hand paddles that have challenged all … Continue reading

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2013 Red Dot Award, FINIS Agility Paddles

2013 Red Dot Award, FINIS Agility Paddles

Livermore, CA – (April 3, 2013) The innovative swim company, FINIS, impressed a 37-member jury of design experts with their new strapless Agility Paddles to receive the “red dot award: product design 2013”. The “red dot” is a coveted recognition … Continue reading

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Laurie Hug: FINIS Agility Paddles

Laurie Hug: FINIS Agility Paddles

Last summer at USMS Nationals I had hoped to try out the new FINIS Agility Paddles but ran out of time.  Fortunately, one of the masters swimmers who swims for my club bought a pair and let me test them … Continue reading

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