Shaine Casas And Finally Breaking Through To Make The U.S. Olympic Team
Casas was a close 3rd in the 100 back at the 2021 Trials, but made good on his opportunity this year by making the Olympic team in the men’s 200 IM.
Little Flower Power: Two Olympians From The Same Grade School – Again
Little Flower in Bethesda, Maryland holds the unique distinction of producing two Olympic swimmers: Katie Ledecky and Phoebe Bacon.
Katie Ledecky Is A Better Athlete Than Me
After years of denial, Charles Hartley finally concedes that Ledecky is the best athlete to come out of Little Flower School in Bethesda, Maryland, not him.
Unbeatable Theatre: U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials Start Now
It all begins, the most inspiring, exciting and pressure-packed event in all of sports: the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials.
“Just Add Water”: Reviewing Katie Ledecky’s Autobiography
An inside look into Ledecky’s recently published autobiography that covers her swimming career, family and everything in between.
Unpacking What Makes a “Fast Pool”
W hat exactly constitutes a fast pool? We’ll take a look at what makes some of our favorite pools to race in so unique and stand above the rest.
New Events To Add To The Swimming Schedule
Which events would you want to see added to the schedule at high-level meets?
The Best Feelings As A Competitive Swimmer
Winning a relay is among the most rewarding feelings a competitive swimmer can experience—there’s something special about celebrating with three teammates.
The Dead Heat In Swimming
Simone Manuel and Penny Oleksiak’s tie in the women’s 100 free in Rio is the most recent example of two swimmers sharing the gold medal at the Olympics.
The Most Annoying Things To Deal With In Swim Practice
Some of those things that we try to avoid, and yet are often unavoidable, over the course of a single practice in the pool.
Swimmer Jargon: Our Mysterious Language
Every sport probably has its own “vernacular” or “special language,” but swimmer jargon is truly special.
One One-Hundredth of a Second
Anthony Ervin’s victory in the men’s 50 free at Rio 2016 is among the great Olympic swimming races decided by .01.
Shouts From The Stands: Comparison Is The Thief of Joy
It’s natural to compare how your swimmer progresses relative to their peers, but it’s best just to focus on personal improvement with so many factors at play.
Ranking The Top Five Most Painful Races In Swimming
It’s a hotly debated topic: what is the most painful race in swimming? Here’s a breakdown of the top five.
Dear Swimming: A Swim Mom’s Message To The Sport As Her Daughter Graduates
A swim mom shares her perspective on how swimming has helped shape her daughter as she graduates high school and heads to college.
