Articles by SwimSwam Contributors

Swim Advice For Non-Swimming Moments: Reflections From A Forthcoming Swammer

“We remain the same people we were before COVID-19, just now with more experience. With that, I remind you all to #SwimOn.”

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Is Fitness The Key To Swimming Faster? Are You Sure?

Janet Evans, one of the greatest freestylers of all-time, had one attribute that towered over her competition: her breathing ranges.

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Shouts From The Stands: 2022 Men’s NCAA Swimming Dual Meet Championships

What could college swimming look like in two years if the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect sports competitions?

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How Breaststroke Became Two Strokes, And How One Swimmer Took Full Advantage

When butterfly split from breaststroke and a fourth stroke was created, Don Kutyna launched from mediocrity to national prominence.

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4D Swimming Part II: Questions and Phenomena

Part II of the series looks at the phase one findings and the that arose interesting questions, along with explanations on phenomena we see regularly.

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“Go Laura Go!”: The Passion Lives On

Malaysian native Laura Atkinson shares her journey on coming over to the U.S. to swim in college while also pursuing a degree in entrepreneurship.

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Swimming Among the Olympians, A Memoir

Chris McClelland details training with the Florida Gators in the 1980s. “It is something that no one can take away. A once in a lifetime experience.”

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Shouts From The Stands: Swimmers During COVID-19

Ultimately, the pain that we suffer from swimming, even if it’s the first week back, is far less than the pain of sitting at home and doing nothing.

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No Limits

After an accident early in life left him paralyzed, Dan Butler won three Paralympic gold medals while also forging a successful law career. He died in May.

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Ask Swim Mom: When Will My Child Move Up?

Although some kids possibly are overlooked for moving up through the ranks, usually there is a reason why coaches keep kids in certain groups.

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Early Morning Training and Sleep Deprivation: Facts and Solutions

Even though the importance of sleep is scientifically proven, changing the culture of our sport will be a long and challenging process.

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Swim Mom: The Secret To Motivating Our Kids

The best way to encourage our kids to put down video games and phones is not by bribing or threatening them — but by inspiring them.

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10 Things About Practice We Can All Learn From The Little Mermaid

In preparation for our return to the pool deck, let’s get ready to have the best-ever first week back by learning from our favorite Disney siren!

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I’m Gonna Make Swim An Offer He Can’t Refuse

Swimming truly gives us a new kind of family.

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Swim Mom Musings: The Assault On College Swimming

With multiple programs forced to cut swimming & diving due to COVID-19, it’s time to take a stand against this assault on our sport.

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