Ryan Murphy Wins 200 Back Gold to Defend USA Streak of Backstroke Sweeps
Heading into Rio, the USA streak was under fire, and it looked like the tradition of USA gold in the men’s Olympic backstroke races could have been coming to an end. That was until tonight, When Team USA’s up and comer Ryan Murphy completed his sweep of the backstroke races, winning the race in 1:53.62.
Why Cool Down Exercises and Recovery are So Important for Swimmers
Part of a total performance swimming plan is recovery and the cool down exercises that you do after working out. Let’s focus on a few reasons why this step is critical to maintaining optimal performance.
5 Nutrition Tricks for Top Notch Swimming Performance
With all of the fad diets, training tips and random suggestions from gym salespeople, it’s hard to know what nutrition tips work best for swimmers. Here are a few that will keep you in top shape for your next meet.
How Iron Helps Swimmers with Their Performance
When it comes to nutrition for competitive swimmers, we often hear about protein and carbs. But what about all of the other nutrients, like iron, that swimmers need to compete as a top athlete?
Foods To Avoid On Race Day
Race day is no different from the rest of the season, but there’re some foods to avoid on race day that you might otherwise be able to enjoy now and then
Get in the Olympic Mood with a Flashback to London 2012
To get excited for Rio, dive into the SwimSwam archives and revisit the London 2012 Olympics.
2016 Rio Olympic Preview: Larkin Looks To End US Dominance In 200 Back
Australian Mitch Larkin will look to end the Americans streak of five straight Olympic wins in the men’s 200 back.
Why 3rd Place at Olympic Trials is a Good Thing
At U.S. Olympic Trials first is first, second is first, and third is last, but getting third can be a blessing in disguise.
Das offizielle Schwimmteam der USA für die Olympischen Spielen 2016
2016 U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS Ergebnisse Nach ACHT Wettkampftagen sind sie nun vorbei, die Super-Trials der Schwimmer: Das Team, das…
Clary: That’s the end of my competitive swimming career (Video)
After placing 3rd in the event that he won gold in at London, Tyler Clary has decided to hang up his goggles for good
2016 U.S Olympic Trials: Day Six Finals Live Recap
The most anticipated event of the night will be the men’s 200m IM where Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte will have their final 200m IM showdown on American soil.
US Team für Rio, Stand nach Tag 6 Olympic Trials
2016 U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS Sonntag 26. Juni bis Sonntag 3. Juli Century Link Center – Omaha, Nebraska NBC Televison Startlisten…
After Third in 200 Back, Tyler Clary Announces His Retirement
Tonight, after finishing third in the 200 back, Tyler Clary announced his retirement.
0 of the 4 Male U.S. 2012 Olympic Backstroke Medalists to Swim Rio
Four Americans medaled in the backstroke events at the 2012 London Olympics. None of them will be competing in backstroke events this time around.
Top 15 Quotes you HAVEN’T heard from Day 5 Finals (Video)
6 more olympic spots were filled on night 5 of the Olympic Trials, and many more are still up for grabs