The 5 Mentally Toughest American Elite Swimmers in History
There are probably 50 or more good candidates for the top 5 spots, but this is my list. As far as the elite swimmers go, here is my top five list, which includes nine swimmers.
SwimSwam Pulse: 45% Think Most Athletes Would Have Attended Energy For Swim
33% of voters thought that the majority of signed athletes would have attended Energy for Swim 2018 if the meet hadn’t been canceled, even if two-year bans were still a potential sanction.
Walnut Creek Masters Thanksgiving Tradition Continues Amid Fires
The Camp Fire in Northern California has burned more than 150,000 acres in California and claimed at least 84 lives. For Walnut Creek Masters, the tragedy around them brings new perspective to being thankful.
SwimSwam Pulse: 54% Predict Sub-20 Swim At Short Course Worlds
Just over half of voters predicted that we would see the first man ever to break 20 seconds in the 50-meter (short course) freestyle at Short Course Worlds in December.
Conquering College Recruiting
The college recruiting process can be a daunting yet extraordinarily rewarding journey.
SwimSwam Pulse: 66% Predict More Hangzhou Medals For Dressel Than Andrew
Two thirds of voters predicted that Caeleb Dressel will win more medals at 2018 Short Course Worlds than Michael Andrew.
SwimSwam Pulse: Only 11% Change NCAA Predictions Away From Texas After IU Win
Despite Indiana topping Texas in a high-profile triangular, only 11% of voters said they’ve changed their men’s NCAA predictions away from Texas.
Swim Mom Musings: Choosing the Right Swim Team
August is often the time athletes select clubs for the coming year. Here are a few swim mom tips for helping your child navigate the sometimes murky waters of club selection.
SwimSwam Pulse: 48% Pick Florida to Outscore USC, Georgia At M NCAAs
Nearly half of voters picked a retooled Florida team to top USC and Georgia at this winter’s men’s NCAA Championships.
SwimMom Musings: 5 Things I’ve Learned Being a Swim Mom
“I have been a swim mom for as long as I can remember. Early mornings, wet towels, and broken goggles have been mainstays of my life for more than 13 years.”
The Power Of A Swim Woman
“BEING A WOMAN IS SO FASCINATING. IT’S AN ADVENTURE THAT TAKES SUCH COURAGE, A CHALLENGE THAT NEVER ENDS. ‘ “
SwimSwam Pulse: 55% Pick Santos’ WR As Most Impressive
More than half of voters selected Nicholas Santos’ 50 fly as the most impressive world record of the Budapest World Cup stop.
SwimSwam Pulse: Olympic Trial Cuts Mostly Match Expectations
More than half of voters said the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trial cuts were about what they expected, with about 28% saying cuts were slower than what they had anticipated.
A Rally Cry for Officials
Support your team, your local swim committee, and USA Swimming by becoming an official.
SwimSwam Pulse: 100 IM Reigns Supreme As Most-Wanted NCAA Event
Nearly half of voters picked the 100 IM as the favored addition, easily outpacing the other hypothetical NCAA Championships events in our latest poll.