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Longhorn Alums Foley, Glass Bring Swimming Culture To Nine Banded Whiskey

Former Longhorn swimmers Sean Foley and Will Glass have used some the skills developed in swimming to successfully run Nine Banded Whiskey in Austin.

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Shouts From The Stands: Overcoming Adversity During Reopening

“After two weeks of conditioning practices, I’ve realized that we are so fortunate to get the opportunity to swim every day.”

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Is Fitness The Key To Swimming Faster? Are You Sure?

Janet Evans, one of the greatest freestylers of all-time, had one attribute that towered over her competition: her breathing ranges.

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Quiz Time: Find Your Swim Stroke Soulmate

Have some fun this week trying out our latest SwimSwam Quiz: Find Your Swim Stroke Soulmate! Let us know how you do in this fun, unscientific exercise.

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Japan’s Junya Koga Breaks Silence On Suicide Thoughts & Redemption After Ban

“I wish there was an organization or group who can advise and support the athletes who fall in a situation like mine,” Junya Koga says, reflecting on his ban.

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My First Practice Following the Coronavirus: Setting New Expectations

Three months ago, I walked out of the pool on a typical Thursday night alongside my teammates not realizing what the coronavirus would cause.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Ryan Murphy’s Daily Menu

Read up on this week’s edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring Ryan Murphy, Rikako Ikee, Daiya Seto and more in unique stories from around the web.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 55.7% Pick NC State As ACC Men’s Favorites

55.7% say the NC State Wolfpack is the favorite to win what would be their 7th consecutive ACC men’s title in swimming & diving.

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The Hungry Swimmer: Greek Yogurt Recipes

Whether it’s a sweet or savory recipe, Greek yogurt is an underrated and versatile ingredient.

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Yes, Swimming Scientifically Makes Us Hungrier

There’s another byproduct of swimming that has recently been scientifically examined, which confirms once and for all that swimming indeed makes us hungrier.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 81% Pick Virginia As Preseason Favorites In Women’s ACC

It’s not much of a controversy right now: Virginia finds themselves the clear-cut favorites in the women’s ACC swimming & diving race.

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How Breaststroke Became Two Strokes, And How One Swimmer Took Full Advantage

When butterfly split from breaststroke and a fourth stroke was created, Don Kutyna launched from mediocrity to national prominence.

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4-Time World Champion Filippo Magnini Expecting a Child Too

Magnini is one of a number of high-profile Olympic swimmers who have announced that they are expecting children with their partners this year.

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7 Reasons Why Yoga Can Take Your Swimming to the Next Level

Implementing a yoga practice designed for the unique needs of swimmers is an effective way to enhance your dry land training and your performance…

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The Year the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials Didn’t Happen

The SwimSwam staff would’ve been perched in the media section by the gleaming temporary Myrtha pool in Omaha, the air electric with anticipation.

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