4 Hours, 6 Months
“Consistency in showing up—not reading, planning, or overthinking—got me to the starting line. Everything else was academic.”
Does Tempo Actually Matter In The Women’s 50 Breaststroke?
There are two schools of thought in breaststroke: One says focus on a high tempo, the other zeroes in on a powerful kick and efficient pull. Which is right?
The Water Is Teaching Me, Too
“Being a swim parent has reminded me that our job isn’t to manufacture success. It’s to create the conditions where our kids can discover who they are…”
96 Swimmers, Thousands of Fans: Sea-Sprint Tel Aviv Kicks Off in Style
Alexey Glivinskiy won the men’s final in a nail-biter photo-finish, while the women’s final was won by Daria Golovaty.
Shouts From The Stands: The “Fatal Flaw” of Super-Suit World Records
Liu Zige’s world record in the women’s 200 fly from 2009 is still on the books, but given it was done in a super suit, should it?
Diane Uustal and Kelly Palace Break Masters National and World Records at Bumpy Jones Classic
Uustal established five new USMS National Records in the women’s 80-84 age group, while Palace established the lone world record of the meet for 65-69 women.
2026-27 Northwestern Season Preview: Men On The Rise With Most Talented Team Since Grevers Era
After a standout season that included making the NCAA ‘A’ final of the 400 IM, Josh Staples will be a key player for the Wildcats in 2026-27.
Big Orange Steps: A Look at Growth and Improvement Over the 2025-26 Season at Tennessee
Kredich: “One of the challenges of freshman year is to just figure out the system. Then by the end of freshman year, the hope is you realize…”
2026-27 Northwestern Season Preview: Women Primed for Big Leap Fueled by International Talent
The Wildcats are looking to build on a successful season that saw them send six athletes to the 2026 Women’s NCAA Championships.
100 Days: The Fight to Save Cal Poly Swimming & Diving
100 Days is a documentary about the fight to save the Cal Poly swim and dive program after it was cut in March 2025.
No Club Team? No Problem: How High School Swimmers Can Use The Summer To Prepare for Next Season
In a sport where so much attention is given to year-round training, many high school-only swimmers wonder if they are behind before the season even starts.
What Does the NCAA’s Age-Based Eligibility Model Mean for Olympic Sports?
What happens to the elite swimmer who delays enrollment for LA28 Trials preparation? How do programs built around international pipelines adapt?
The Pool
“The black line that is submerged in so much cold blue water. Swim straight along the black line, your spine in alignment. Swim hard and fast.”
Larry Day Breaks Three Individual, Three Relay USMS Records at YMCA Nationals
Day, 75, set three individual USMS records in the men’s 75-79 age group in the 50 fly (27.76), 100 fly (1:03.33) and 100 IM (1:07.58).
The Science Of Taper As Preparation For Swim Performance
After months of research, Cooper Gill found that taper matters more than most people think, and the biggest factor isn’t fitness, it’s fatigue.
