Brazil’s ‘Globo’ Secures Olympic Broadcast Rights Through 2032
Globo snags lucrative deal to broadcast Olympics in Brazil through 2032.
5 things to remember at big meets
While it’s fun to get up and swim fast, it can also be pretty intimidating. Here are five things to remember at any big swim meet.
After Hamburg Rejection, Crossroads Looming On Olympic Identity
As the IOC considers its 2024 bids beginning next year and eventually selects a host in the year 2017, the future identity of the Olympic movement hangs in the balance.
South Africa’s Calvyn Justus Is A Man With A Plan (Interview)
South Africa’s Calvyn Justus is steadily moving up the swimming-food-chain and is making his own way both in the pool and out.
What Retta Claus is Buying Good Swimmers for Christmas
Senior SwimSwam Writer, Retta Race, has transformed into “Retta Claus” to bring you her list of unique gift ideas this season. She and her trusty elf, Archie, have scoured the swimmerverse to bring you the most original Holiday gifts for the significant swimmers in your life.
35 Reasons You Know You Swam in the 2000’s and 2010’s
#29 – The Lenny Krayzelburg to Aaron Peirsol transition made you simultaneously happy and devastated.
How Long Does it Take to Create Good Swimming Habits?
You’ve made the decision to change your habits in the pool for the better. Here is how long it will take to make those changes stick.
12/08/15 In Briefs: Tamsin Cook Award, Aussie OWS Canceled, Grenfell
In Briefs: Tamsin Cook, 2nd from left, has been awarded the Railtrain Junior Sports Star of the Year. The 17-year-old is pictured here with Marguerite Oliver from the Hancock Family Medical Foundation, fellow Australian swimmer Brianna Throssell, and Gina Rinehart.
SwimMom Musings: How Will You be Remembered
Great coaches are teachers. Sure they teach technique and pacing. But the best ones also teach values, character and sportsmanship. They don’t sugar coat mistakes.
12/06/15 In Briefs: Lacourt Wax Statue, Cambodian Pool Opens, TT&O
Can’t get enough of French backstroking star Camille Lacourt? He now has his own statue in a French wax museum.
Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #4 Tiniest Worrell’s 1st Practice
You probably know Kelsi Worrell, but do you know her youngest sister?
Australian Masters Swimming Nationals: An American Perspective
Swimming is a big deal in Australia and Masters events are no exception. Masters Swimming Australia recently opened up online registration for the 41st National Championships, to be held from April 21st – 24th, 2016 in Melbourne.
BridgeAthletic December Olympic Trials Preparation Tips
Just under 6 months until the 2016 USA Swimming Olympic Trials. Are you ready?
6 Swim Parent Tips On Why Your Child Isn’t Getting Best Times
Many parents complain or worry when their kids aren’t dropping time. I’ve explained to my fellow swim parents that if our kids dropped time, every single time they swam, they’d be in the Olympics already.
Student-Athlete Mental Health Awareness (Video)
Check out this video, submitted by Michigan swimming alum Emily Brunemann. Emily has been instrumental in SwimSwam’s ongoing series on mental health.