How Breaststroke Became Two Strokes, And How One Swimmer Took Full Advantage
When butterfly split from breaststroke and a fourth stroke was created, Don Kutyna launched from mediocrity to national prominence.
4-Time World Champion Filippo Magnini Expecting a Child Too
Magnini is one of a number of high-profile Olympic swimmers who have announced that they are expecting children with their partners this year.
7 Reasons Why Yoga Can Take Your Swimming to the Next Level
Implementing a yoga practice designed for the unique needs of swimmers is an effective way to enhance your dry land training and your performance…
The Year the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials Didn’t Happen
The SwimSwam staff would’ve been perched in the media section by the gleaming temporary Myrtha pool in Omaha, the air electric with anticipation.
NC State Swim Coach Bobby Guntoro Describes His Coronavirus Battle
NC State Associate Coach Bobby Guntoro spoke with SwimSwam regarding his experience battling the coronavirus, warning that the virus is still a threat.
Shouts From The Stands: Collegiate Sports As A Social Equalizer
While participation in college sports gives a career boost to almost all athletes, it has been a game-changer for women and minorities.
The Madison Aquatic Club Returns to the Water in Force!
The Madison Aquatic Club in Madison, WI returned to the water on June 13 with over 150 swimmers, operating with two swimmers per lane (with one on each end).
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Quiz Time: Which Famous Swimmer Are You?
You’ve done our crossword puzzles and word scrambles, but sometimes a brain needs a break! Enter our inaugural SwimSwam quiz.
“Go Laura Go!”: The Passion Lives On
Malaysian native Laura Atkinson shares her journey on coming over to the U.S. to swim in college while also pursuing a degree in entrepreneurship.
SwimSwam Pulse: 69% Pick Florida To Win Men’s SEC in 2021
The vast majority of SwimSwam readers picked Florida as the favorites to win the men’s SEC title in 2021. It would be 9 straight SEC titles for the Gator men.
Swimming Among the Olympians, A Memoir
Chris McClelland details training with the Florida Gators in the 1980s. “It is something that no one can take away. A once in a lifetime experience.”
How to Get The Caeleb Dressel Olympic Gold Cover SwimSwam Magazine Issue
The next issue of SwimSwamMAG addresses the COVID-19 impact on the Olympics, and we project how elites will perform in 2021 with an extra year of training.
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How’d You Do On Our Weekend Swimming Crossword Puzzle?
Sharpen up those pencils and get to work on the latest SwimSwam Crossword Challenge. Past and present swim knowledge will be put to the test.
Shouts From The Stands: Swimmers During COVID-19
Ultimately, the pain that we suffer from swimming, even if it’s the first week back, is far less than the pain of sitting at home and doing nothing.
17 Ways to Drive Your Swimming Coach Nuts
Part life coach, part instructor, and part babysitter, our swim coaches have their hands full with us swimmers. Here’s how we drive coach bonkers.