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A Racing Suit with a Wild Print? Arena Kicks off National Team-Inspiration Line with Limited Edition ST

National-Team Print at an Entry Level Price Aims to Inspire Age Group Swimmers

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6 foods to boost a swimmer’s diet

Food’s importance to a swimmer is comparable to an artist and his workshop, or a captain and his ship or a congressman and his lies: deprived of such necessities, we would fail. #2 – Wheatgrass with orange slice chaser.

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USRPT / Team Andrew Indie Swimming coming to ASCA

“As the interest in USRPT continues to grow worldwide, Team Andrew Indie Swimming has decided to provide a place for coaches interested in discussing their USRPT experience or raise questions about this approach in the ASCA Exhibit Hall, Booth 449.”

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9-year-old Carly Lenett teams up with Kristy Kowal to swim for Diabetes research

For the third year in a row, Pennsylvania 9-year-old Carly Lenett will lead a swim to raise money for the American Diabetes Association, with former U.S. Olympian Kristy Kowal alongside.

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Katinka Hosszu Proving That Swimmers Can Make Pro-Athlete Wages

In the first two stops of the 2014 FINA World Cup Series, which took place in the same week in…

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1956 Grape-Nuts Commercial Stars Swim Coach Charles McCaffree #TBT

Coach Charles McCaffree was a pioneer in his era. During his Michigan State coaching career, his swimmers earned 322 All-America honors, claimed 34 Big Ten titles, and won 22 NCAA titles.

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Coaches, Swimmers and Parents: Protect your Eyes!

Once upon a time, before I became a swimming coach and instructor at The Race Club, I was an eye surgeon. In fact, I operated on about 50,000 eyes over 25 years, trying to help people see better.

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SwimOutlet.com Launches What the Pros Wear!

SwimOutlet.com introduced its latest interactive feature called “What the Pros Wear”. Building from their popular crowd-sourced “Style Showcase” launched in late spring, “What the Pros Wear” is a unique platform that allows swim fans to check out suits, gear and accessories worn by the world’s biggest swim stars.

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The Save Your Season Solution for Injured Swimmers

How do you keep your injured swimmers in training? (Featured Image: Alex Meyer, VASA Athlete)

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Why our brains do not like red-bottomed swimming pools

In the midst of Ledecky’s dominance, Phelps’ comeback, and the rest of Pan Pacs hubbub, I ask the readers of SwimSwam: Would we all love swimming so much if the bottom of the pool were red?

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Waikiki Roughwater Swim Photo Vault

It’s one of the world’s most iconic open water swimming races for many reasons – the water temperature is ideal…

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4 Reasons Why USRPT May Work for Your Swimming Career – Video Feature

Michael Andrew is a USRPT Athlete. He owns 75 National Age Group Records.

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Pan Pacific Championship 10K Photo Vault

Yesterday on the pool deck and today in the water, swim photographer Mike Lewis keeps capturing all the action over…

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15 Swim Jobs You Might Love

If you are jobless or don’t like the career you’re in, you might want to work in the swimming community and be a part of our big swimming family! Here are 15 Swim Jobs you might love…

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Hungarian Money Machines: Hosszu and Gyurta add five-figure bonuses on day 1 of Dubai World Cup

Daniel Gyurta jumped into the World Record game, earning a $10,000 bonus alongside his countrywoman Katinka Hosszu. The two now lead all money-earners on the World Cup circuit this year.

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