Articles by SwimSwam Contributors

Taking Five With Becca Mann: Outside The Lines

Mann’s new book, “Outside the Lanes: A Pro Swimmer’s Story of Resilience, Reinvention, and Redefining Success,” will be released in April.

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The Invincible Records

Though more modest than a world record, two Northern Virginia Swimming League records have stood since 1965, both by the same swimmer.

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Earning The Right To Be Upset: Lessons In Accountability And Effort

The right to be upset about a poor performance isn’t automatically granted. It must be earned through commitment, effort, and discipline.

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The Nerves That Keep Me Going

Why Pre-Championship Jitters Mean I’m in the Right Place.

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Swimming Gave Me Everything — Now, It’s Time to Fight for Its Future

A call-to-action as college swimming & diving faces strict roster limits set to be implemented in the pending settlement of the House v. NCAA case.

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Changes in Swimming Record History If Super Suits Never Existed: The Past 15 Years

If the super suits from 2008 and 2009 never existed, how different would the world record books have looked over the past 15 years?

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Building Technical Accountability Into Endurance Training

Esteemed swim coach Andrew Sheaff shows us a simple strategy to easily implement technical discipline into day-to-day training.

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When Should Children Learn to Swim? A Critical Perspective

Swim lessons can be an excellent tool, but they’re just one part of a comprehensive approach to water safety.

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Shouts From The Stands: Susan and Gretchen – Sisters in the Race to Excellence

Before the emergence of Gretchen Walsh, Susan Pitt Anderson helped paved the way for female swimmers in the 1960s.

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Shouts From The Stands: Unofficial Swammy Awards – Relay Swimmers of the Year (Men’s 100 Free)

Hunter Armstrong was a clutch relay performer for the Americans at the Olympics in Paris, pushing them to gold in the men’s 4×100 free relay.

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The 2024 Short Course World Championships Through The Eyes Of A Volunteer

Kevin Majoros takes fans behind the scenes as he gives an in-depth look at the 2024 SC World Championships from his experience as a volunteer at the meet.

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POTS – A Junior National Swimmer without a Collegiate Home

Club Coach Harold Baker shares Gracie Gregory’s story about her struggles with POTS, and her issues with college recruiting as a result.

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Warning to Swimmers: My Nightmare With Eczema From My Goggles

Kelly Palace, Co-Founder of the charity, the International Topical Steroid Awareness Network shares the swimmer’s nightmare that led to her advocacy.

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Taking Five With Dr. Mary Neal

25 years after surviving drowning after a kayaking accident, Dr. Mary Neal talked to Eney Jones about her experience and why she recently tried open water.

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Ellen Reynolds Shatters 26 Individual Masters World Records in 2024

Ellen Reynolds shares the secrets to her record-breaking year on the Champion’s Mojo Podcast for Masters Swimmers.

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