Articles by SwimSwam Contributors

Fukuoka Finals: A Swimfo Showcase

The 2023 World Championships saw 38 different countries send at least one swimmer to an individual final, with 21 of those nations reaching the podium.

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Training, Strength, Regular Routine

Part V in Chris McClelland’s series about recovering from heart disease and getting back in the pool talks on how he goes to the pool on a regular basis.

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Learning To Love Last Place

“Never give up on something you love. Some things are worth more than shiny medals and names on record boards.”

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What To Do If You Don’t Get Phone Calls On June 15th

June 15 marks the opening of the college recruiting for the high school class of 2025. Here’s how to manage the process.

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A World No. 1, A Goldendoodle Called Millie, And Three Age Group Breaststrokers

Breaststroker Lara van Niekerk had a strong showing at the South African Championships in April, setting her up for a big showing this summer in Fukuoka.

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Research Study Explores NCAA Division I Swim Coaches Leaving The Profession

Financial strain, coach role dominance, siloed experiences, unethical and abusive leadership, and the pandemic emerged as reasons why coaches move on.

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A Mother’s Day Tribute

“I’ve never seen anything more remarkable than this woman.”

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Breaking the Surface: How Block Positioning Can Make or Break Your Dive

By optimally adjusting the position of the wedge on the block, swimmers can gain up to 15 one-hundredths of a second off the start.

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Tips for Staying Happy & Healthy In Life After Sports

Whether you are retiring due to injury, age, or simply a desire to move on, it is important to take care of yourself both physically and mentally.

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Price’s Passion: South African Dean Price’s Life in Swimming

An inside look at the career of Dean Prcie, Swimming South Africa’s longtime high performance manager.

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To Gap Or Not To Gap, From The Athletes’ Point of View

A swimmer shares his perspective on the idea of taking a “gap year” between the end of high school and the start of college.

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Bach And The IOC Will Not Budge On Russia Now, But That Does Not Mean They Will Be In Paris In 2024

The Sports Examiner’s Rich Perelman dives deep into what the IOC’s decision on allowing Russian athletes to compete as neutral athletes mean moving into 2024.

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Eight Stats That Prove Leon Marchand Is On Another Level

Perhaps the greatest single-meet performance in NCAA history, here are eight statistics that further outline how incredible Marchand swam in Minneapolis.

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A Quick Look At A Slow Start: Men’s NCAA 50 Free Final

After a delayed start in the men’s 50 free, Jordan Crooks had a slow reaction time, but it ultimately didn’t cost him the national title.

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Taking Five With Anthony Nesty

The Florida head coach shares his perspective on training Olympic gold medalists, early days coaching at Bolles, and how he remains humble.

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