1st African American woman to win an Olympic medal relects on the historic 1-2-3 Minority Finish at Women’s NCAAs
Maritza McClendon: “A tear instantly came to my eyes, I couldn’t believe it… This is a true moment in history for minorities. I still can’t believe we had three women of color take 1,2, 3 in the 100 free at Division 1 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships.”
Behind the Scenes SwimSpray Photo Shoot
The folks at SwimSpray are great at taking the smell out of swimming – their product eliminates the chlorine smell allowing…
Jeffco Hurricanes – 2015 Sectionals – Feature Video
Swimming video is courtesy of Bailey Miclette, a Jeffco Hurricanes swimmer based out of Arvada, Colorado.
Video Interview: Teri McKeever gives shoutout to Natalie Coughlin
As we spoke to Teri NcKeever after the finals session of Day 2 at the Women’s NCAA Championships, a hot…
2015 NCAA B1G Roundup: IU Freshman Kennedy Goss and the 200 Free Final
2015 NCAA B1G Roundup: IU Freshman Kennedy Goss and the 200 Free Final WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Thursday, March…
Missy Franklin and Nathan Adrian partner with USAID on World Water Day
In celebration of World Water Day on March 22nd, Missy Franklin and Nathan Adrian filmed a video with the U.S. Agency for International Development in support of their efforts to provide safe drinking water and sanitation to millions throughout the developing world.
5 Ways Swimming Competitively Helped Me as an Entrepreneur and CEO
Courtesy of Lisa Falzone, a former varsity swimmer and graduate of Stanford University, who is the co-founder and CEO of iPad point of sale platform Revel Systems.
Medley Relay Swimmers compared to a meal at a Mexican Restaurant
Backstroke = The Chips and Salsa: “The chips and salsa start off the meal, but if the salsa isn’t good then people start getting worried about the rest of the meal. In contrast, good chips and salsa can make the rest of the meal taste incredible.”
Swim Parent Apology – A Shout From The Stands
“I must confess that, on more than one occasion, in fact every occasion, I’ve prayed that my child beat your child; wished my team beat your team and believed my coach was better than your coach.”
March Madness Bracketology: Just Add Water
Reimagine this year’s Women’s Championship meet as if you are filling in your March Madness bracket.
Can It Swim: A Look at Some of the More Questionable DIII Mascots
The 2015 NCAAs begins on Wednesday, so let’s celebrate by taking a look at some of the mascots of the teams who will be there and asking… Can it swim?
Nathan Graber: William Jewell College Swimming
Courtesy of Nikki Flynn, a SwimSwam intern. Follow: @NikkiFlynn3 Nathan Graber, a junior at William Jewell College, started his college swimming career…
3 Ways You Can Use Yoga to Prepare for a Race
Yoga can be a powerful part of a pre-race routine that can set you up for a great performance…
10 Do’s and Don’ts of your first College Championship
This one goes out to all of our incoming freshman. Congratulations on committing to the school of your dreams! Now here are some tips for your first college championship meet.
Shouts From the Stands: Why My Swim Team is Different than a Fraternity or a Sorority
SwimSwam welcomes reader submissions about all topics aquatic, and if it’s well-written and well-thought, we might just post it under…