Ian Silverman Writes Letter to IPC About Classification Issues
Ian Silverman has written a letter to the IPC and some of their sponsors about what he calls “fraud” in the Paralympic classification system.
10 Things Every Swimmer Does (But Would Never Admit to Doing)
#3 – Daydreaming about tormenting that person who always taps your feet but never passes you.
The Top 8 Swimming Moments from the 1988 Seoul Olympics
Here are the top 8 moments from the last Olympics of the Cold War era, the 1988 Seoul Games. (Featured Image: Matt Biondi smiles, over two decades later, racing at US Masters Nationals)
6 Things I’d Do Over as a Swim Parent
Do you ever look back and think, I wish I could have done that differently?
Samsung Olympic Commercial Melds World’s Anthems Into Message of Love
The headlines in the leadup to Rio have all been about the danger of the water, the dangers of Zika,…
Win With Dolphin Kick, The 5th Stroke
Coach Eddie Reese dedicates sets in each practice to improving the dolphin kick. It is no wonder that Texas had 6 out of 8 finalists in the men’s 100 yard fly at the NCAA Division 1 Championships this year.
10 Career Lessons You Learn from Competitive Swimming
#4 – You’ve learned how to win—and lose—with grace.
10 (+1) Steps to Become an Olympian
#4 – Take responsibility for your skills.
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How to Supercharge Your Job Posting on Swimswam
Seven tips for improving your job posting right now!
Rebel Olympian Anthony Ervin on the Rich Roll Podcast
Anthony Ervin: “I’ve always felt the story of my life has been about being normal but on the fringes of abnormality, and it’s the fringes that separate my history from the rest.”
Opinion: Jaded Swim Fans Dampen Enthusiasm Of Trials
Swimming still has a long way to go from a fan-growing perspective.
How to present Michael Phelps an Award and Make Him Laugh
Two days before the 200 butterfly final at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, I get a text message. Mel,…
Olympian Kim Vandenberg: Third Place Memories
Olympic veterans step up to the blocks carrying decades of experience, while the next generation is thirsty for the taste of victory.
Why 3rd Place at Olympic Trials is a Good Thing
At U.S. Olympic Trials first is first, second is first, and third is last, but getting third can be a blessing in disguise.
“Spirit in Motion”– Rookie Thoughts from 2016 U.S. Paralympic Trials
An explanation of the controversy regarding Olympic Ring tattoos was one of several mysteries that had to be explained to the Screaming Viking during his rookie experience covering the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Trials in Charlotte.