University of Texas Lights Up Famous Tower for National Championship
The Texas men’s swimming & diving team won a nail-biter of an NCAA title on Saturday.
Shallow Water Blackout Shows No Age Bias
Although shallow water blackout, or loss of consciousness due to prolonged breath holding in a pool or shallow body of water, is typically associated with young children and age group swimmers, the unfortunate scenario can happen to anyone of any age.
SwimSwam Pulse: 54% Oppose Alcohol Sales At Senior Swim Meets
Voters were very split on their opinions of alcohol sales at senior-level swim meets, with 54% opposing and about 46% in favor.
Will Swimming Pay For College?
When my kids were little and new to our swim team, we never thought about college scholarships.
The Eyes Of The Storms
I knew she was a fighter as soon as we made eye contact. I was standing behind the blocks cheering for my friends when she walked up to her block with long, confident strides.
3 Not-So-Quick Tips To Improve Your Mental Game
I have focused my research on understanding and remedying the phenomenon of choking under pressure in sports, particularly swimming.
3 Nutrition Secrets For Top Performance
Some athletes don’t consider nutrition as a part of training, but it is one of the most important building blocks in your swim training and can greatly impact your performance.
3 Highly Recommended Pre-Race Meals for Swimmers
What you eat right before the race is just as important, so we’ve put together some meal ideas that will keep you going throughout the day.
SwimSwam Pulse: 73% Believe Ledecky Can Break 15:00
Less than one day away from the race itself, nearly three-quarters of SwimSwam voters said they believe Katie Ledecky can break fifteen minutes in the 1650 freestyle.
Get SwimSwam Magazine with the Mallory Comerford Cover
The next issue is WOMEN IN SWIMMING. It is over one pound, the biggest issue since the 2016 Olympic Preview. We profile the biggest female influencers in swimming–Olympic icons, rising talent, the greatest coaches, CEOs, Olympic industry insiders, even a famous comedian.
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My Final College Swim, A Letter To Future College Swimmers
I just finished my final year of college swimming. Four years up, four years down, just like that.
6 Swim Parent Tips For The High School Season
High school swimming can be a fun, amazing part of your children’s swimming careers.
SwimMom Musings: Being An All-Star Swim Parent
As we all know, the most important people our child encounters in their swim journey are teammates and coaches. The coaches are there to teach, and to bring out the best in every swimmer.
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
What does it mean to care about swimming? What is the barometer for determining whether or not a person actually really does genuinely care about their swimming and what they want achieve within the sport?
