Olympic Swimmers Inspired This Writer to Practice More
With the Olympic swimming competition having come to a close, it’s a good time to take inspiration what the athletes put on display for nine days in Paris.
RMSC’s Alex Nguyen Commits to Northwestern University
Nguyen has competed at the U.S. Summer Junior Nationals, Open Water Junior Nationals, and he was the Eastern Zone Super Sectionals champion in the 1500 free.
White Water Method: Benefits of Lifting Before Practice
What if instead of lifting 2-3 times a week, we extend those over four, five, or even six days, spreading out the same exercises.
Olympic Swimming: So Sudden, So Emotional, So Inspiring
The emotions, the honest facial expressions, the tears of joy and relief and sadness and not knowing how to feel. Right there in front of us, race after race.
The Math of the Mixed Medley: A Data Deep Dive
Will Caeleb Dressel get the nod on the U.S. mixed medley relay again? The Americans have no shortage of options.
The Mental Torment and Toughness of Olympic Swimmers
Swimmers are constantly at odds with their mind in training, races, and even after successes.
Send-Off Speech For Paris Olympic Swimmers
A good reminder for swimmers competing in Paris of where they came from and how significant this week will be in the grand scheme of their lives.
Siobhan Haughey and Six Others Chosen as Flag Bearers at Olympic Parade of Nations Ceremony
Olympic medalist Siobhan Haughey will represent Hong Kong as the flag beare at the Parade of Nations Ceremony at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
White Water Method: The End To Old School Dryland
Do standard dryland practices such as “core” work, stadiums and bands actually make swimmers faster, or do they make them more tired?
Three Tips To Help Swimmers Go Faster At The Olympics (Or Any Other Meet)
Once the hard work is done, it comes down to small things that can help you get your hand on the wall before everyone else under the pressure.
Rooting For Ryan Lochte As American Swimmers Head To The Olympics
Lochte has 12 Olympic medals to his name, but arguably his best performance came in 2011 when he beat Michael Phelps and broke the world record in the 200 IM.
The Hometowns of the U.S. Olympic Swim Team: A Dive Into America’s Heartland
Diving into the hometowns of the 2024 U.S. Olympic team, including those from states not known for developing Olympic-level swimmers.
The Most Dominant Long Course World Records Heading Into The Paris Olympics
Kristof Milak’s 200 fly marker of 1:50.34 is more than one second faster than the #2 swimmer in history, Michael Phelps.
Outstanding Coverage of Swimming In Local Media
Taking a moment to highlight some of the best swimming coverage seen from local news outlets in the Nashville area over the last year.
How Competitive Swimming Shapes Character
What is the benefit of competitive sports – and what are the lessons learned for one’s own way of life?
