SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2021: Men’s #20 – #11
As we crack the top 20, we’re starting to profile some of swimming’s best and most versatile talents – like freestyler, IMer, and relay hero Duncan Scott.
D3 NCAAs Cancelled: Notes From a Dad/Coach
“I think Thursday is an important reminder, no matter what, to be mindful of the things we are thankful for in our lives.”
Leigh Ann Caldwell, Swammer & NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent
Caldwell shares insight into Braden Holloway’s current NC State success and dives into what it took for her to make it as a network news correspondent.
Paralympic Champ Jessica Long To Star in Toyota Super Bowl Ad
13-time Paralympic swimming gold medalist Jessica Long is the star of Toyota’s new television ad, set to air during Super Bowl LV this weekend.
SPLASH! 10,000 Years of Swimming: The Other (Wet) Renaissance
This drawing of a Peruvian aquatic mailman was based on a description by Alexander von Humboldt after his travels at the dawn of the 19th century.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 for 2021: Men’s #30 – #21
We’ve got a diverse set of ten swimmers in this group, including men like Ryosuke Irie who posted world-leading times in 2020.
SPLASH! 10,000 Years of Swimming: The First 9,000 Years
The first of a six-part series of adaptations from Howard Means’ book documenting the history of swimming.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 for 2021: Men’s #40 – #31
Clyde Lewis had the fastest (legal) flat start 200 free at last summer’s World Championships, but wound up just 6th in the event final.
Why Your Coach Makes You Train Your “Off” Strokes
We all have the things we excel at—and things we don’t—in the water. Strokes included. Here is why coach is having you train them.
The Hungry Swimmer: Plant-Based Full Day of Eating
Here are some meal ideas as inspiration for both the seasoned plant-based eaters and those who are looking for a place to start.
Swimming’s TopTenTweets: Find Out Who Swam 3.2K Butterfly In A Single Set
We’re this week back with swimming’s TopTenTweets presented by Arena, where we round up the best of the swimming Twitterverse.
Beyond The Lane Lines: USA Gymnastics Going Broke
Catch up on news around the world, including the USA, Germany and Scotland, with this week’s edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
Swim Mom Musings: Find Joy in the Journey
“Savor every second. Keep on fighting for your dreams forever. You are not just an athlete or just a swimmer. Embrace the joy.”
SwimSwam Viral Video of the Month – January: @yagirlmadz
This month’s video comes from Madison Sweeney, who shows us the drastic improvement she’s made in her diving from high school to college
Emily Escobedo Explains Pros and Cons of Unexpectedly Making the National Team
At the January Pro Swim in Richmond, she topped the field in both the 100 (1:07.11) and 200 (2:23.46) breast, going even faster than the likes of Lilly King