Articles by SwimSwam Contributors

Send-Off Speech For Paris Olympic Swimmers

A good reminder for swimmers competing in Paris of where they came from and how significant this week will be in the grand scheme of their lives.

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Siobhan Haughey and Six Others Chosen as Flag Bearers at Olympic Parade of Nations Ceremony

Olympic medalist Siobhan Haughey will represent Hong Kong as the flag beare at the Parade of Nations Ceremony at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

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White Water Method: The End To Old School Dryland

Do standard dryland practices such as “core” work, stadiums and bands actually make swimmers faster, or do they make them more tired?

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Three Tips To Help Swimmers Go Faster At The Olympics (Or Any Other Meet)

Once the hard work is done, it comes down to small things that can help you get your hand on the wall before everyone else under the pressure.

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Rooting For Ryan Lochte As American Swimmers Head To The Olympics

Lochte has 12 Olympic medals to his name, but arguably his best performance came in 2011 when he beat Michael Phelps and broke the world record in the 200 IM.

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The Hometowns of the U.S. Olympic Swim Team: A Dive Into America’s Heartland

Diving into the hometowns of the 2024 U.S. Olympic team, including those from states not known for developing Olympic-level swimmers.

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The Incredible Feat of an Olympic Repeat – Part III

After tying with Anthony Ervin in 2000, Gary Hall Jr. defending the men’s 50 free Olympic title at the 2004 Games in Athens.

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The Most Dominant Long Course World Records Heading Into The Paris Olympics

Kristof Milak’s 200 fly marker of 1:50.34 is more than one second faster than the #2 swimmer in history, Michael Phelps.

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Outstanding Coverage of Swimming In Local Media

Taking a moment to highlight some of the best swimming coverage seen from local news outlets in the Nashville area over the last year.

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How Competitive Swimming Shapes Character

What is the benefit of competitive sports – and what are the lessons learned for one’s own way of life?

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Aqua Knuckles Presents Creator, Swimmer and Coach Mario Marshall

Aqua Knuckles recently sat down with Mario to talk swimming. Mario is an accomplished Masters swimmer who is constantly creating fun…

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The Incredible Feat of an Olympic Repeat – Part II

Aaron Peirsol joined the elite club of swimmers to defend an Olympic title when he broke the world record in the 100 back final at the Beijing Olympics.

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ChatGPT’s Predictions For 2024 Olympic Swimming

What does ChatGPT think about what will go down in the pool in Paris?

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Katie Grimes, Coke, and Olympic Harmony

In a mixed zone interview at the Olympic Trials, Grimes said Coca-Cola is sometimes her post-race/post-practice drink of choice to replenish in short order.

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The Incredible Feat of an Olympic Repeat – Part I

Rebecca Soni surprised by winning the women’s 200 breast at the 2008 Olympics, and she backed it up four years later with repeat gold and new world record.

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