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The 6 Struggles of Being a Butterflyer

You didn’t choose the butterfly life. It chose you.

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Watch The 12 Ways To Get In A Swimming Pool: Which One Are You?

From ‘The Timid Bird’ to ‘The Long Warm-up’, take a look at SkillsNT’s 12 ways to get into a swimming pool.

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SwimMom Musings: Defining Success

As I near the end of my age group parenting for a swimmer, I’ve had many conversations about what constitutes success in the sport of swimming. I mean real success. Because at the end of the journey the medals and ribbons will be put away, the special cuts will not matter, and you’ll be left with memories.

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7 choses que ton coach veut que tu saches

Voici 7 choses que ton coach aimerait te rappeler.

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John Leonard Open Letter To FINA Coaches Commission: Get Out

ASCA head John Leonard has written another open letter, this time calling for members of FINA’s Coaches Commission to leave their posts.

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Not Paying NCAA Athletes Is Immoral – Here’s A Solution

Yet when I watch these world-class athletes, my excitement is intertwined with a sickening emotion—the understanding that these athletes aren’t paid.

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What Will Competitive Swimming Look Like in 100 Years?

While there will certainly be unpredictable changes, here are a few thoughts on what swimming will look like in 100 years, as well as the factors that will drive the biggest changes…

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FINIS Set Of The Week: The Dreaded But Necessary Test Set

This was the primary test set that we did to evaluate where we were at in our training.

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Watch GS Aquatics Kids ‘Rock The Blocks’ Down Under

For your dose of #WednesdayWisdom, look no further than to the eyes and smiles of children thoroughly enjoying what our sport is all about.

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Transitioning Into The “Swammer” Life

No one really prepares you for the moment when you completely stop all you have ever known for the past 18 years.

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5 Reasons Why Your Kids Should Compete In High School Swim

I helped out at a high school swim meet last week and it reminded me of how exciting the high school season can be.

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Nathalie Emmanuel, star du Trône de fer, rejoint Team Speedo

Si tu n’es pas fan soit de la série télévisée Le Trône de Fer, soit de la série de romans…

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2017 April Fools Roundup: Phelps Comeback, Whitley’s Basketball Dreams

April 1st gives folks from all walks of life license to take their best shots at fooling their friends and family. And as with all things, ultra-competitive swimmers always want to prove that they can do it best.

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BREAKING: NCAA Bans Tech Suits From College Dual Meets

It will be back to basics in 2017-2018 season for collegiate teams. The NCAA has defined a “technical racing suit” as one that has bonded seams…

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5 façons de se relever après une mauvaise course

Voici 5 façons de rebondir la prochaine fois que les choses tournent mal.

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