Jim Ellis, The Only Swim Coach With A Hollywood Film Produced About His Life
Coach Jim Ellis formed PDR in 1971, the first African-American swim team in the US. In 2007 Ellis’ career was the subject of the feature film PRIDE.
Jim Ellis, The Only Swim Coach With A Hollywood Film Produced About His Life
Jim Ellis is a star swimming coach, one with history that netted a feature film. If you haven’t seen his film PRIDE, find it on Amazon and dive in.
SwimSwam Breakdown: Mid-Season Madness, ISL Playoffs & Jacoby Opens Floodgates
We cover Mid-season invites, the Finals picture for the ISL playoffs, and what Lydia Jacoby signing with Arena means for the high school swimming community
Launching An Aquatic Business In The Middle of the Pandemic
Launching an aquatic business during a pandemic is challenging, even for leaders like Olympic swimmers Mikael Orn and Simon Percy of Malmsten, INC.
Dara Torres’ Surprising Advice for Older Swimmers & More On Champion’s Mojo
Torres speaks on how athletes can strike a balance between normal discomfort and understanding the constraints of aging on the Champion’s Mojo Podcast.
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SwimSwam Breakdown: ISL Playoffs, NIL Deals, and Jim Rome Upgrade
We talk ISL playoffs so far, what demographics of athletes are getting NIL deals and how much they’re worth, and how swimming bumped Jim Rome’s talk show
Grace Ariola Gives Raw Perspective on Chronic Fatigue, Medical Retirement
Grace offers a lot of perspective on what this dark place looked like for her and the tools she used to work her way back to feeling like herself again.
Olivia Smoliga Moves to Arizona State to Train with Bob Bowman (SSPC)
Olivia Smoliga made the move from Athens, Georgia to Tempe, Arizona, where she is training with Bob Bowman at Arizona State.
SwimSwam Breakdown: ISL Playoff Predictions, SC World Records in Kazan
We discuss the ISL playoffs starting this week in-depth, highlighting which teams are secured a spot in the ISL final and which are on the bubble
Emma McKeon Goes In-depth on World Cup Title, 7-Medal Olympic Performance
Despite all these (and more) accolades, McKeon has managed to keep a steady head and takes us through her last 6 months with grace and humility
3-time Olympian Elli Overton And The Impact Of Olympic Media
3-time Olympian Elli Overton unpacks her experience as an elite swimmer managing the ups and downs of Australian media coverage.
What Is The Future of Cody Miller Adventures?
Olympic Champion and Team Speedo Athlete, Cody Miller, previews future plans for his juggernaut YouTube series Cody Miller Adventures.
Kyle Chalmers Breaks Down Historic 44.84 100 Free World Record
Chalmers’ time overtakes the previous storied World Record of 44.94, a time Frenchman Amaury Leveaux put on the books over a decade ago in 2008.
SwimSwam Breakdown: SC Worlds Selection, Chalmers WR, and Ledecky’s UF Debut
We discuss USA’s Short Course Worlds selection procedure, Kyle Chalmers’ historic 100 free in Kazan, and Katie Ledecky’s racing debut since moving to Florida
Cody Miller Discusses Viability of ISL Strike, Status of Payments
DC Trident member Cody Miller said that boycotting was never a realistic option and that he believes most athletes have now been paid.