After A Very Long Break Hali Flickinger Returns to Racing At The FINA World Cup
Olympic medalist Hali Flickinger has taken the longest break of her career since winning gold and silver at the 2022 FINA World Championships.
NCAA Champion Carsten Vissering on Training For, Making US Bobsled National Team
Vissering explains why he chose bobsled, how he was selected for the national team, and what that will look like for him moving forward.
Better Dryland Training with Chris Ritter of SURGE Strength
On the SwimSwam Podcast today we welcome back my friend and go-to for all things dryland training, Chris Ritter, founder of SURGE Strength.
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FINA To Allow Wearable Technology in Races Starting Jan 1st 2023
Last week FINA Technical Congress passed of a proposed change to rule SW 10.8. As of Jan. 01, 2023 wearable tech will he legal in races.
Take a Deep Dive into the Mike Bottom Philosophy (PODCAST)
When it comes to helping the swimmer, he has decades of wisdom and he’s been sharing his thoughts openly on his Instagram (@mikebottom)
SwimSwam Breakdown: Steve Jungbluth, Texas Men, and FINA Backstroke Rules
we discuss Steve Jungbluth’s departure from Florida, what’s happening with the Texas men, and why FINA can’t decide on a rule for backstroke finishes.
Luka Gabrilo Talks Popovici, Thorpe, and Training Elite Athletes Across the Globe
Gabrilo discusses his current system of training 4 athletes from across the world (Sancehz, Seemanova, Glinta, Persson) to achieve at the highest level
SwimSwam Breakdown: Dressel’s Records, Battle at the Burr, & UVA + Cal Openers
We discuss Virginia and Cal’s season openers, the sold-out “Battle at the Burr” dual meet, and the possibility of Caeleb Dressel’s NCAA records being broken
Emma Weyant Talks Swimming Reset, Training Distance & More
Emma Weyant loves training and racing difficult practices and events. Is that her secret weapon?
Ben Proud Breaks Down Winning the 50 Free Triple Crown, Sprint Training Regimen
Proud dives into his training (7k-14k meters per week), his mentality toward sprinting, and how he balances work in the pool vs work in the gym.
SwimSwam Breakdown: Swimming Decathlon, NCAA Stars, & WADA’s Policy on Marijuana
we discuss what a decathlon for swimming would look like, NCAA stars Maggie MacNeil, Leon Marchand, and Josh Liendo, and WADA’s policy on Marijuana.
Will Glass on New Texas Volunteer, 6-Up in the 100 Fly, & Nine Banded Whiskey
Glass discusses what he hopes to bring to the pool deck in Austin and what he learned as a mentee of the famed Eddie Reese.
WR-Holder Sarah Thomas Explains What Actually Goes into Swimming 100 Miles
SwimSwam sat down with Sarah Thomas, the world record-holder for the longest continuous swim done in current-neutral conditions (104.6 miles).
Associate Head Rachel Stratton-Mills on ASU Pro Group, Building a Successful Team
Rachel discusses how the recent influx of pros including Simone Manuel, Regan Smith, Chase Kalisz, and Jay Litherland affects the coaches and college team.
16yo Nick Mahabir on 1:00.3 100 Breast, Water Polo, & Being Neighbors with MA
We discuss Nick choosing to represent Singapore, being surprise neighbors with Michael Andrew in Coronado, and playing water polo until age 15