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The Zen of Swimming

How did you find zen in swimming? Swimmers become creatures of habit as time goes on. Swimmers have to find ways to create new sparks again.

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Boston Announces SwimSafe Initiative including Free Lessons for Youth

Through the SwimSafe Initiative, Boston will be providing free swim lessons, life jackets and lifeguard training to residents this summer.

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The Last Word (or Two) on the U.S.’s 2023 World Championships Selection Procedure

Should we have been surprised by the change in 50 selection procedure? History tells us no and in fact the US does more for the 50 winners than you may think

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$50,000 Prize Pool, 2023 Swimming Power Championships

Prove your prowess in the pool and compete against some of the world’s finest swimmers.

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What Is the Poem, “Fear,” that Caeleb Dressel Posted on His Instagram Page?

Caeleb Dressel has begun to open up publicly for the first time in a year, including posting a poem called “Fear” on his Instagram.

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Aussie Olympic Medalist Emily Seebohm Announces Pregnancy

Multi-Olympic medalist Emily Seebohm of Australia has announced she is pregnant with her first child, due this September.

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Aussie Olympic Medalist James Magnussen Takes On ‘Dancing With The Stars’

Retired Australian Olympic medalist James Magnussen is competing on his nation’s edition of ‘Dancing With The Stars’ television program.

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The Best SwimSwam Comments From The 2023 U.S. National Championships

Let’s take a look at some of the top SwimSwam comments from the articles written during the 2023 U.S. National Championships.

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As America’s New Top 100 Freestyler, Kate Douglass Faces Her Biggest Test Yet At Worlds

America’s best swimmer in the blue ribbon event bears a big responsibility. But Kate Douglass is not like those who came before her.

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Training, Strength, Regular Routine

Part V in Chris McClelland’s series about recovering from heart disease and getting back in the pool talks on how he goes to the pool on a regular basis.

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Atomic Motivation

Understanding your motivation and how you think about obstacles could mean the difference between that PB and a plateau.

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Swimming Olympism and Professionalism Again Stand at Odds with Stroke 50 Selections

Winners of the stroke 50s at the World Aquatics Championships get a $20,000 cash prize, but specialists like Michael Andrew are still given last priority in USA Swimming’s selection procedures.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 53.9% Favor Marchand To Win 200 Fly World Title In Milak’s Absence

Leon Marchand and Tomoru Honda are set to have an epic showdown for gold in the men’s 200 fly at the World Championships with Kristof Milak out.

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The Hungry Swimmer: Frozen Coffee Smoothie

Not only is this smoothie full of flavor, but it is also packed with nutrients to have you starting your day off the right way! 

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2023 U.S. Trials Day 1 Prelims Overreaction: The Young Guns Take Over

After a wild first session at the 2023 U.S. Trials, it’s clear the young stars of USA Swimming, including Thomas Heilman (pictured), are here to take over.

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