What to Do When You Are the Slowest Swimmer in Your Group
Here’s why being the slow kid in the lane can actually greatly work to your benefit when you stop out on deck.
“Spirit in Motion”– Rookie Thoughts from 2016 U.S. Paralympic Trials
An explanation of the controversy regarding Olympic Ring tattoos was one of several mysteries that had to be explained to the Screaming Viking during his rookie experience covering the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Trials in Charlotte.
Shouts From the Stands: An Open Letter to Michael Phelps
SwimSwam welcomes reader submissions about all topics aquatic, and if it’s well-written and well-thought, we might just post it under…
3 for 3 – Michael Phelps 2016 Olympic Trials Photo Vault
Michael Phelps has taken swimming to new heights and this week those peaks are now even higher. As the 2016…
Different Man, Same Swimmer
Phelps immediately following his medal ceremony, to find his fiance and baby boy Boomer to share his happiness.
Nathan Adrian and Co Olympic Trials 100 Free Photo Vault
When you have the need for speed the 100’s are a good fix. The men’s 100 free kicked off today…
2016 Olympic Trials: Michael Phelps 200 fly Prelims Photo Vault
There was a lot of fast swimming this morning on day 3 of the 2016 Olympic Trials. There was a…
Best Perk Ever: Therapy Puppies at U.S. Olympic Trials
Interview with Morgan Weinberg of USA Swimming and Sandy Ludwig from Domesti-PUPS about the use of therapy dogs to help relax the athletes at 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials.
Olympic Trials Day 2 Final Photo Vault
Wow. We expected a show, but until it happens you really can’t understate how amazing the USA Swimming Olympic trials…
Bare Butts and Free Ice Cream – Talk About Embarrassing!
Cody Miller and Michael McBroom shared with USA Swimming their most embarrassing moments in the sport.
Managing Your First Race at Trials – Powered by BridgeAthletic
Channel those nerves into physical energy, but more importantly, allow yourself to enjoy where you are, the competition you are privileged to be a part of, and the process you went through to get this far.
How to Be an Awesome Swim Parent
We all want the best for our swimmers. Here’s some ideas for how to be the best swim parent you can be.
The Best Race To Watch Each Night Of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials
The men’s 100 back shapes up to be one of the races of the meet, with defending Olympic champion Matt Grevers looking to fend off the world’s #1 and #3 ranked swimmers: David Plummer and Ryan Murphy.
Michael Phelps Shows Off Warmup Pool Day Before Olympic Trials Start
The greatest-ever, Michael Phelps, went live again on Facebook this morning. Posted by Michael Phelps on Saturday, June 25, 2016 Phelps…