Articles by SwimSwam Contributors

Olympian Bacon Ranks Third Best Athlete In Her Grade School’s History

Charles Hartley makes his case why Phoebe Bacon only ranks third among athletes to come from her grade school.

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The Super Senior Year

How will the extra year of eligibility granted to swimmers affect scholarship funding for college teams in the coming seasons?

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Challenge Your Thinking – Case: Breaststroke Arms

For breaststroke performance, optimizing the power output of the arms will help the swimmer minimize energy consumption and drag during the race.

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Lochte’s Greatest Wins Are In Front Of Him

Despite failing to make the 2021 U.S. Olympic team, Ryan Lochte still has a lot of great moments ahead of him.

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I Retired From Swimming … Now What?

“The stories, friendships, and life lessons swimming has given us is something we will carry with us for the rest of our lives.”

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Phelps Hugs Schmitt For Reasons Far Beyond Swimming

Both Schmitt and Phelps have gone public about their serious struggles with an insidious ugly monster called depression.

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National & World Masters Records Fall at Sarasota Long Course Meet

Lawrence Day of the Michigan Masters (pictured) led the way with five potential USMS and world records in the Men’s 70-74 age group.

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“Why We Swim”: A Review of Award-Winning Author Bonnie Tsui’s Book

Tsui’s 2020 book “is a tale of how swimming unites all of us and is in some way a part of all of us.”

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Swim Mom Musings: Set Your Soul on Fire

The memories and lessons you’ve gained from swimming that go far beyond the lane lines. These are a few of the gifts you will treasure for a lifetime.

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What Does It Take To Become An Elite-Level Athlete?

Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, Floyd Mayweather, and Kobe Bryant are a few elite athletes’ names that immediately came to mind for me.

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Your Light Burns When All Else Fades: A Tribute To Don Kimble

A tribute to MHSAA Hall of Fame coach Don Kimble, who died one year ago on May 25, 2020.

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Ask Swim Mom: What About Burnout?

How do you handle it if your child says swimming is too repetitive and boring?

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Shouts From The Stands: The Primitive Brain and Swimming

It’s important to teach swimmers that the aquatic environment is a place of comfort and peace where you are supported and held up.

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Everything You Need To Know For Your Official Recruiting Trip Visit

Here are some recruiting trip tips to maximize your experience and get the coaches to really want you.

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Swim Mom Musings: Extraordinary Journey

Swimming is not about a single race or even a single season. It is about practices, team trips, locker room antics, and so much more.

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