How To Blast Better Breakouts In Swimming
The fastest part of your swim is the first underwater following the dive. The next fastest part is your underwater following the turn. How good your breakouts are determines how much of that speed you can carry into the swim.
47 New Michael Phelps Photos For #PhelpsFans
Mike Lewis captured 47 images of Michael Phelps in Santa Clara, and, at your request, we’ve loaded them all into one post. You’re welcome.
WADA claims FINA ignored info requests, causing two-year delay in Kylie Palmer doping case
Yet another wrinkle in the ongoing anti-doping saga involving Olympian Kylie Palmer: WADA now blames FINA for the two-year delay between test and punishment, saying the swimming federation ignored info requests.
Swimfluence’s June Box Is Here!
This week, Swimfluence delivered its first round of boxes. Each month subscribers to the service will receive a package on their doorstep containing 6 to 8 products designed to positively influence the lifestyle of a competitive swimmer.
Following the Feet: Part 5 – Big Foot, Little Foot
Following the Feet is an 8-week summer series on SwimSwam. Written by Stina Oakes, the series follows the eight weeks of summer…
Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: Inaugural Edition
Missy Franklin (above) rocked Twitter with some big news along with some awesome photos. Check #2 on our list for more!
One Tip for Swim Parents About Relays
I’ve heard stories repeatedly through the years of relay teams being let down by a swimmer. If you’ve got a kid who is fortunate to be picked for a relay, remember this is part of being a TEAM.
#OlympicDay: Throwback To London 2012 Olympic Tattoos
Clark Burckle, go big or go home! #OlympicRingsTat
Natalie Coughlin Appears in ESPN’s “The Body” Issue for 2015
In the wake of her shiny new 50m backstroke American record, fans will now get to see 12-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin
Shouts From The Stands: Brent Hayden The Canadian Underdog Legend
SwimSwam welcomes reader submissions about all topics aquatic, and if it’s well-written and well-thought, we might just post it under…
10 Misconceptions About Swimming
Swimming seems like an ideal sport, right? Not so fast. Just getting in the pool and swimming is not necessarily the key to unlocking all of its potential benefits.
Mental Health For Athletes: Light In A Pool of Darkness
Reading about other swimmers’ stories gave me the courage to share mine. I encourage others to take the time to ready these stories and understand the pain and emotions we all went through.
#SwimDadMonday: A Conversation with Jeff Julian
In honor of Father’s Day, Anne talks to swim dad Jeff Julian about his experiences raising -and coaching- his son, Trenton.
Arena Pro Swim Santa Clara final photo vault
It’s been a great 4 days of racing in NorCal as some of the world’s best swimmers converged upon the…
Facts & Figures about Mental Health: A Call to Continue to Change the Culture
Half of all serious adult psychiatric illnesses – including major depression, anxiety disorders, and substance abuse – start by 14 years of age. Three-fourths of them are present by 25 years of age.