Articles by SwimSwam Contributors

What is a Swimmer? An Ex-Varsity Athlete’s Musings On Identity & Sport

The relationship between a swimmer and their identity as such is a complicated one after they hang up the goggles.

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Who Says Swimming Isn’t A Contact Sport?

Jayden Repak managed to win the FHSAA 4A state title in the boys’ 100 breaststroke after breaking his finger earlier in the session.

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Not Humanly Possible!

A 68-year-old documents her incredible experience competing in her first-ever swim meet.

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Former LSU Tiger Matt Klotz Finishes As Runner-Up of Big Brother 25

After 100 days in the Big Brother house, deaf world record holder Matt Klotz finished as the runner-up on the 25th edition of the American reality show.

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It Will Get Better: A Letter To One Year Ago Me

A letter to my 365-days-ago-self reminding them that while things might be hard right now, they will get better through perserverance.

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“Zombies Attack Florida Swimmers!”

This poem commemorates a recent zombie-themed group swim — in near-total darkness –- across Lake Cane in Central Florida.

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U SPORTS Early Season Check In: UBC Women, McGill Men Hold Top Rankings

McGill’s Hazem Issa has helped propel the team to the top ranking on the men’s side through the first two months of the U SPORTS season.

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Big Brother 25 Update: Deaf WR Holder Matt Klotz Catapults into Final Four

Matthew Klotz won the season’s Head of Household competition after Thursday night’s Double Eviction, securing his spot in the final four.

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Kelly Palace Sets Two Masters Nationals Records, Leads Off WR Relay At Rowdy Gaines Classic

The 800 free relay of Kelly Palace, Zena Courtney, Karen Torres and Joan Wheeler broke the world record in the women’s 240-279 age group by over 10 seconds.

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Is a Part of You Holding You Back? Internal Family Systems (IFS) For Athletes

The IFS model states that our inner psyche is a multiplicity and therefore has several different parts inside that all have their own jobs and points of view.

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How To Develop A Strong Working Relationship With Your Coach

The relationship you hold with your coach is fundamentally important to the outcome of your athletic career.

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The Water Within Me: An Essay

My name is Jharna, and I was born to swim.

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A Swim In The Park: Swimming Alcatraz

A swimmer’s first-hand account of contesting the famed open water swim at Alcatraz.

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Lessons In Chemistry: Taking Five With Bonnie Garmus

Open water swimmer Bonnie Garmus is the author of a New York Times best-seller, Lessons in Chemistry, which is soon to be an Apple TV series.

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Jordan Crooks: The Most Beautiful Place On Earth

Crooks won the Cayman Islands’ first-ever world title in swimming last year when he claimed the short course championship gold medal in the men’s 50 free.

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