Articles by SwimSwam Contributors

SPLASH! 10,000 Years of Swimming: Swimmers’ Lib

Great Britain’s gold medalists in the inaugural women’s 4×100 freestyle relay at the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, all dressed for the 20th century.

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SPLASH! 10,000 Years of Swimming: Professors, Purses and Impossible Feats

“In current dollars, winning Wrigley’s 1927 ‘ocean marathon’ from the California mainland to Santa Catalina Island was worth about $360,000.”

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D3 NCAAs Cancelled: Notes From a Dad/Coach

“I think Thursday is an important reminder, no matter what, to be mindful of the things we are thankful for in our lives.”

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SPLASH! 10,000 Years of Swimming: The Other (Wet) Renaissance

This drawing of a Peruvian aquatic mailman was based on a description by Alexander von Humboldt after his travels at the dawn of the 19th century.

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SPLASH! 10,000 Years of Swimming: The First 9,000 Years

The first of a six-part series of adaptations from Howard Means’ book documenting the history of swimming.

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Swim Mom Musings: Find Joy in the Journey

“Savor every second. Keep on fighting for your dreams forever. You are not just an athlete or just a swimmer. Embrace the joy.”

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Shouts From The Stands: A Letter To Klete Keller

“We must do better to support one another and help us all develop into a more compassionate, more well-rounded community.”

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Self Motivation Made Simple

Five motivation tips to help yourself in both swimming and life.

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Shouts From The Stands: Swimming In A Post-Segregation America

“It is time for our great swim community to rise up to the occasion.”

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Swim Mom Musings: A Tribute – I Am A Swimmer (From Mom To Daughter)

Swimming taught my daughter her character counts both in small acts of kindness and choices we make to change our world every day.

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Ocean Or A Puddle: A Poem

Expressing the unique relationship so many swimmers have with the water.

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A Swimmer’s 12 Days Of Christmas

A swimmer’s version of the famous Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas”.

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Preparing For Your First Swim Meet

What do parents need to prepare for their child’s first swim meet?

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Why College Swimming Is Worth Fighting For: A Parent’s Perspective

“College swimming is the pinnacle of achievement for most kids, ensuring it has a vibrant future means being vocal today.”

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Life Lessons Learned from Swimming in the Eyes of a Physician

“You make sacrifices to reach the outcomes and you push through with small improvements adding up to success.”

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