PODCAST: Is There Hope For Struggling Swim Clubs and Their Swim Club Boards?
Dysfunctional swim clubs seem to be commonplace. While a club may recognizes the issues, they choose not to address them or they feel stuck.
Olympic Swimming Medalist Kieran Smith Explains Why He Turned Pro
In this podcast Kieran also shares he’s eyeing another U.S. relay. By June 2024, he’d like to drop a top-4 U.S. 100m free time to make the 4×100.
Help a Fellow Swimmer Celebrate Her 100th Birthday & Set New Standards For All!
Turning 100 this week, Charlotte Sanddal can do flip turns, men’s push-ups, drive a stick, use an iPhone and swim 5X a week!
SwimSwam Breakdown: Popovici WR, European Highlights, Duel in the Pool
We discuss David Popovici’s surprise world record in the 100 free, the other standouts from European Championships, and the upcoming Duel in the Pool
Mel Marshall on Coaching, Motivating the Greatest Breaststroker of All Time
Marshall explains why Peaty has always had an affinity for long course and the first time she thought Adam could go 57 in the long course 100 breast.
Bob Bowman Discusses Popovici WR, Regan Smith to ASU, and Marchand World Titles
Bowman gives great insight into what Popovici does well in the water, what Regan Smith’s training will look like, and Leon Marchand’s potential in the IMs
Bob Bowman on David Popovici: “He reminds me of Michael at a very young age”
Bowman says “they were built similarly, really skinny, little guys… they’re generating speed by reducing drag, right? Which is the best way to do it anyway”
Katie Hoff Discusses the Pros and Cons of Foregoing the NCAA to Turn Pro
With Regan Smith turning pro, we wanted a perspective from someone who had made this decision and seen how it played out in their career.
Ruta Meilutyte on Return to Swimming, Eating Disorder, and Mental Health
Ruta discusses dealing with an eating disorder, learning how to take care of her mental health, and serving a 2-year suspension for missing 3 doping tests
Greg Meehan Shares Perspective on Regan Smith’s Departure from Stanford
Meehan is candid as he shares his disappointment and sadness to see Smith leave, not only as an athlete but as a teammate and friend to everyone on the team
SwimSwam Breakdown: ASU Pro Group, NCAA 5th Years, & The “2-Year Taper”
We discuss Regan Smith and others moving to ASU to train with Bob Bowman, the fairness of NCAA 5th years, and not “fully tapering” for 2 years.
99-Year-Old Willard “Wink” Lamb on Setting 1500 Free Masters World Record (VIDEO)
At 83, Lamb returned to the pool – He currently owns eight world records in the 95-99 age group: the 50/100/200/400/800/1500 freestyle
Adam Peaty Describes Lows and Highs of Commonwealth Games (VIDEO)
Peaty discusses the devastation of missing the 100 breast podium and bouncing back to win the only title that had eluded him his entire career.
Katie Grimes on Racing Katie Ledecky, Open Water, & Not Fully Tapering Until 2024
Grimes is looking toward the 2024 Olympic Games and winning gold in Paris, with such a laser focus that she has decided she won’t fully taper until then
SwimSwam Breakdown: Chalmers Media Woes, Peaty Misses Podium, & Aussie Relay WR
We discuss Kyle Chalmers’ reaction to Australian tabloid media, Adam Peaty missing a 100 breast podium, and the Aussie women’s surprise world record