In-depth Look at the Pan Am Games Pool
The Pan American Games and the Parapan Am Games will be in Toronto Canada at the newly completed 2015 Pan American Games Aquatics Centre and Field House and the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario.
3 Steps to Better Sleep during Travel Meets
With the end of the season fast approaching, swimmers are beginning to taper for peak performances. Elite athletes know how…
NISCA Rules Committee Chairman Mike Slagle passes away
Mike Slagle, who was the Rules Commitee Chairman for the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA), has passed away at the age of 60.
10 Lies Swimmers Tell Their Coaches When They Cheat
Here are 10 lies swimmers tell coaches when they cheat. We all know these people; just don’t try to borrow our examples.
Following the Feet: Part 8 – Saying Goodbye
Following the Feet is an 8-week summer series on SwimSwam. Written by Stina Oakes, the series follows the eight weeks of summer…
Michael Phelps To Be Featured With Hailey Cannaday On ESPN’s “My Wish” Series
Despite battling cancer, 16 year old Hailey Cannaday hasn’t let osteosarcoma affect her dreams of swimming in college.
Georgia LSC Athletes Committee Calls For Transgender/Mixed Events
Eleven members of the Georgia LSC Athletes Committee sent us statements offering their opinions about adding transgender/mixed events to swim meets.
SwimOutlet.com Gold Medal Delivery Starring Brent Hayden
Extending into Canada, SwimOutlet.com launches their latest Gold Medal Delivery Video featuring Canadian Swim Star Brent Hayden.
5 Things to Discuss With Your Swimmer About College
5 things swim parents need to discuss with their swimmers about college recruiting.
10 Things You Only See at a Para Swim Meet
Paralympic swimmers have the same objective as any other swimmer: to get to the wall first. But there are also some very exclusive things you won’t see at any other type of swim competition…
Cotterell not punished in Brian King ruling, local parents upset
Australian swim coach Denis Cotterell escaped punishment in Swimming Australia’s investigation into one of his former assistants, but the Gold Coast Bulletin reports that local parents aren’t happy with that outcome.
Jim McDonnell Lake Swim: a Top-50 Open Water Swim
The 28th Annual Jim McDonnell Lake Swim is a weekend tradition for the love of open water.
Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: Bilquist Back in the Water
Cal commit Amy Bilquist (above), one of the USA’s top 18& under sprinters, tweeted some good news regarding her current injuries.
In Briefs 07/12/15: Natural pool, Olympic media sites and possible Toronto bid
Toronto, Canada is hosting the 2015 Pan American Games this week, and if that event goes well, the city could be moving towards a future Olympic bid.
The Top 4 Rules For Post Swim Meet Recovery
With several meets upon us in a short summer season, recovering quickly from long competitions is important to maintaining consistency in your training. When you finish that final race on Sunday, take your recovery seriously in order to re-focus your energy heading into another week of training.