SwimSwam Pulse: Pan Pacs, U.S. Nationals Most Anticipated 2018 Meets
The Pan Pacific Championships and U.S. National Championships are far and away the most anticipated 2018 summer meets for SwimSwam readers, combining for 90% of votes in our most recent poll.
The Swimmer’s Guide to Staying Focused When It Matters
Ever catch yourself drifting off mentally? Here are 3 ways to stay focused.
10 Milestones for Swim Parents
Through the years of swim parenting, there are many milestones from the first time your child wins their heat to signing day for college.
10 Reasons Why I’m Thankful to be a Swim Parent
#4 – Accountability. Swimming taught my kids accountability for their actions.
7 Swim Parent Tips to Stop Comparing Swimmers
With the best of intentions, we want to motivate our kids to be more competitive—but watch out—it might backfire. When we compare our kids, we may cause more harm than good.
Phelps & Schooling Promoting Singapore’s MMA C’ship Event
Both Michael Phelps and Joseph Schooling will be promoting an upcoming mixed martial arts (MMA) fight in Singapore taking place later this month.
3 Less Obvious Angles About Amanda Kendall’s Doping Suspension
Editorial content is the opinion of its author and does not necessarily reflect the views of SwimSwam. Earlier today, SwimSwam…
SwimSwam Pulse: 63% Like Lopez-VT Hire More Than Taylor-Auburn
Almost two-thirds of respondents said they favored Virginia Tech’s hiring of Sergio Lopez as its new head coach over the hiring of Gary Taylor to take over at Lopez’s former team, Auburn.
Olympian Taylor McKeown Fined For Whale Incident
In October of last year, Australian Olympian Taylor McKeown found herself in the middle of an environmental scandal of sorts, with the breaststroking specialist accused of riding a jet ski too close to a pod of whales.
6 Tips for Conversations After Meets and Practice
In a recent webinar by parenting expert David Benzel, from Growing Champions for Life, he offered several tips for having better conversations with our kids about their sports. Benzel works with many sports organizations including USA Swimming.
How To Get The Caeleb Dressel Cover Of The 2018 Summer Preview
The 2018 Summer Preview is nearly one pound. It’s big. You want this issue with the Caeleb Dressel cover to keep for the next 8 years on your coffee table. Why? It’s swim-art for the swimming fan.
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Swimmers Taking Selfies at the Churchill Downs Racetrack (Video)
While at the Iconic Churchill Downs Racetrack, a group of the pros took advantage of the setting, and did what anyone would do in their situation. They took selfies.
SwimSwam Pulse: 40% Pick W 200 Fly As Longest-Lasting World Record
More than 40% of SwimSwam voters selected Liu Zige’s 2:01.81 in the 200 fly as the current world record that would last the longest, narrowly edging the men’s 200 free (1:42.00 from Paul Biedermann).
Shouts From the Stands: It’s Time to Protect Athletes Over Image
“My story is far too common because of a simple truth: Sexual abuse does not happen in a vacuum. For too long, USA Swimming has been an ideal hunting ground for sexual predators, and Safe Sport done nothing to change that sad fact.”
Video: Trans Swimmer Natalie Fahey on Her Decision to Transition
In this video, Natalie Fahey, the first openly transgender woman to swim at the NCAA DI level, talks about her plans to transition thisB coming season while competing in men’s swimming.