Always a Swimmer: What I Took With Me from the Sport I Love
It’s been 8 months since I found out that my swimming career was over due to my epilepsy diagnosis. I’ve…
SwimSwam Pulse: Voters Pick Texas Over Cal By Narrow 1.1% Margin
Voters are extremely split on who will win the 2019 men’s Division I NCAA title: Texas led our poll, but by barely more than one percentage point, and by just 7 total votes.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Possibly The Youngest Olympian
Cate Campbell, Alain Bernard, Natalie Coughlin and possible the world’s youngest Olympic athlete highlight this edition of ‘Beyond the Lane Lines.’
SwimSwam Pulse: 81% Predict Stanford Repeat At Women’s NCAAs
More than 80% of voters predicted Stanford to win their third-consecutive NCAA title on the women’s side. No other program earned more than 13% of the votes.
College Cheating Scandal Aside, The Good Things About College Athletics
The recent college bribery scandal has a lot of parents outraged—including myself. Our kids work so hard to get into college, both in the pool and academically. It’s disheartening to learn that parents paid to get their kids into school — and that college coaches took bribes.
Get The 2019 SwimSwam Swimsuit Issue
This 196 page issue will be the biggest of the year, and it is over one pound. Inside we feature Olympic Champion and world record holder Kathleen Baker, USRPT king Michael Andrew, and the top college coaches moving from assistant positions to helming large DI programs.
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Speedo USA Partners with Swimmingly for “First Splash Series” Events
Speedo USA and Swimmingly team up to celebrate summer swimming.
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SwimSwam Pulse: 60% Oppose NCAA Scoring Down To 24th
Just under 60% of voters opposed the idea of the NCAA widening its scoring margin and scoring down to 24th place.
9 Basics to Great Swim Parenting
Looking at the big picture of swim parenting—or being involved in any sport—is to allow our kids to experience and learn life lessons with supervision in a structured environment.
Olivia & Natalie Explain Philosophy on “Securing The Bag” (Video)
All you need is a winning mindset. At the forefront of their mental game? Securing the bag.
5 CrossFit Moves That Directly Translate To Swimming
As the mix of sweat, chlorine and chalk continues, I feel I’m continuing to gain a better grasp on how the paths of CrossFit and swimming can be intertwining.
Poland’s DeepSpot Slated To Be World’s Deepest Pool
What’s set to be the world’s deepest pool will be opening in Msxczonow, Poland this fall.
How ASMR Videos Help Olivia & Natalie Recover Better (Video)
Being a professional athlete means professionally recovering in between sessions at a swim meet. Olivia Smoliga and Natalie Hinds’ solution? ASMR Videos
Shouts From the Stands: Tidy Up for Championship Season
Tidy up where you can. Make a little mental space for good thoughts and great swims.