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.
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.
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.”
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.”
Shouts From The Stands: Swimming In A Post-Segregation America
“It is time for our great swim community to rise up to the occasion.”
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.
A Swimmer’s 12 Days Of Christmas
A swimmer’s version of the famous Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas”.
Preparing For Your First Swim Meet
What do parents need to prepare for their child’s first swim meet?
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.”
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.”
Swimming Through Smoke
Michelle Rogalski recounts swimming around Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge and Angel Island through the California smoke.
D.C. Pools Reopen, But Swim Teams Still Unable To Hold Practice
While pools are open, individuals who want to use DPR pools can make an online reservation for a 45 minute time slot.
Ask Swim Mom: My Parents Embarrass Me
“Although we want to be supportive and involved, there should be a limit to our involvement if we are negatively impacting our kids.”
