SwimSwam Breakdown: SCM World Records, NCAA History, and Simone Back in Action
This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss 2 new world records, swimming in the NCAA, and Simone Manuel’s return to racing.
UVA Coach Todd DeSorbo Tracks Swim Data Netting Dramatic Results
“Matt (King) was like a 22.6 PB in the 50m free,” Coach Todd DeSorbo said, “ and he won U.S. Nationals with a 21.8, a big drop.”
#2 in Class of 2023 Rex Maurer Goes In Depth on Decision to Swim for Stanford
Listen to what Rex has to say about his recruiting process, swimming in the last few years, and why we will now see him on the Farm in just one year’s time.
Stephanie Morawski on Supporting Harvard Women Through Foundation of Joy
It may seem obvious, but the Harvard team is full of high achievers. Keeping a group of type-A athletes in a good mental state is a big priority for Morawski
After A Very Long Break Hali Flickinger Returns to Racing At The FINA World Cup
Olympic medalist Hali Flickinger has taken the longest break of her career since winning gold and silver at the 2022 FINA World Championships.
NCAA Champion Carsten Vissering on Training For, Making US Bobsled National Team
Vissering explains why he chose bobsled, how he was selected for the national team, and what that will look like for him moving forward.
Better Dryland Training with Chris Ritter of SURGE Strength
On the SwimSwam Podcast today we welcome back my friend and go-to for all things dryland training, Chris Ritter, founder of SURGE Strength.
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FINA To Allow Wearable Technology in Races Starting Jan 1st 2023
Last week FINA Technical Congress passed of a proposed change to rule SW 10.8. As of Jan. 01, 2023 wearable tech will he legal in races.
Take a Deep Dive into the Mike Bottom Philosophy (PODCAST)
When it comes to helping the swimmer, he has decades of wisdom and he’s been sharing his thoughts openly on his Instagram (@mikebottom)
SwimSwam Breakdown: Steve Jungbluth, Texas Men, and FINA Backstroke Rules
we discuss Steve Jungbluth’s departure from Florida, what’s happening with the Texas men, and why FINA can’t decide on a rule for backstroke finishes.
Luka Gabrilo Talks Popovici, Thorpe, and Training Elite Athletes Across the Globe
Gabrilo discusses his current system of training 4 athletes from across the world (Sancehz, Seemanova, Glinta, Persson) to achieve at the highest level
SwimSwam Breakdown: Dressel’s Records, Battle at the Burr, & UVA + Cal Openers
We discuss Virginia and Cal’s season openers, the sold-out “Battle at the Burr” dual meet, and the possibility of Caeleb Dressel’s NCAA records being broken
Emma Weyant Talks Swimming Reset, Training Distance & More
Emma Weyant loves training and racing difficult practices and events. Is that her secret weapon?
Ben Proud Breaks Down Winning the 50 Free Triple Crown, Sprint Training Regimen
Proud dives into his training (7k-14k meters per week), his mentality toward sprinting, and how he balances work in the pool vs work in the gym.
SwimSwam Breakdown: Swimming Decathlon, NCAA Stars, & WADA’s Policy on Marijuana
we discuss what a decathlon for swimming would look like, NCAA stars Maggie MacNeil, Leon Marchand, and Josh Liendo, and WADA’s policy on Marijuana.