Articles by SwimSwam Contributors

The Super-Suit World Record That Wasn’t: Men’s 4×50 Free

Fred Bousquet split a blistering 19.87 on the French 4×50 free relay in 2008 that owns the fastest time ever, with the U.S. owning the official WR.

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The Science Behind Paige Madden’s Olympic Breakthrough in Paris

Diving deep into Paige Madden’s performance in the women’s 800 freestyle in Paris and how she got stronger as the race went on.

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Comparing Men’s & Women’s Records In Swimming

Ariarne Titmus has helped push the women’s 400 free world record relatively closer to the men’s mark that any other distance.

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Why Every Coach is a Marketer in Disguise: Harnessing Your Power!

As a coach, you’re already a professional marketer in your own right, using essential marketing skills to inspire and develop your athletes.

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Revisiting McIntosh’s Dominant 400 IM Performance In Paris

Despite losing ground on breaststroke, Summer McIntosh obliterated the field in the women’s 400 IM in Paris, claiming gold by more than five seconds.

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A Case For Butterfrog

Butterfrog, the original form of butterfly that was swam throughout much of the 1930s and 1940s, deserves to have a comeback.

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What Were The Most Dominant Olympic Performances In Paris?

Summer McIntosh’s performance in the women’s 400 IM was one of the most dominant swims of the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

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Analyzing The Men’s 100 Fly Final In Paris: Milak Holds Form Down The Stretch For Gold

Kristof Milak paced his race perfectly en route to snagging gold in the men’s 100 fly after overtaking Josh Liendo in the closing meters.

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Golden Age Games: The Path to Wellness Never Ends

The author with his gold medal for the backstroke in the Veterans’ National Games in Salt Lake City this year.

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Using Advanced Stats To Convert Leon Marchand’s Times To Short Course Meters

Rather than punching times in a converter, we dive deep into what Leon Marchand could do in short course meters taking into account his ability off the wall.

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White Water Method: Shoulder Health and Longevity

A look into what causes shoulder discomfort and dysfunction and how to combat that through dryland training.

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Kate Douglass’ Advantage off The Walls Paramount In Winning 200 Breast Gold

Tatjana Smith was faster while swimming breaststroke, but Douglass had a distinct advantage off every turn, ultimately resulting in her winning Olympic gold.

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Analyzing The Men’s 400 IM Final In Paris: Two Races In One

Leon Marchand dominated the men’s 400 IM, but Tomoyuki Matsushita emerged in what was a thrilling battle for the silver medal.

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How David Popovici Won 200 Free Olympic Gold In The Last Five Meters

In a roller-coaster race, David Popovici emerged with the gold medal in the men’s 200 freestyle after a blistering closing few meters.

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Underwaters Set Marchand Apart En Route To 200 IM Victory In Paris

Leon Marchand was not going to be stopped in the 200 IM, but his underwater work separated himself from the field by a wide margin en route to gold.

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