Articles by SwimSwam Contributors

Aqua Knuckles Presents Creator, Swimmer and Coach Mario Marshall

Aqua Knuckles recently sat down with Mario to talk swimming. Mario is an accomplished Masters swimmer who is constantly creating fun…

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ChatGPT’s Predictions For 2024 Olympic Swimming

What does ChatGPT think about what will go down in the pool in Paris?

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Katie Grimes, Coke, and Olympic Harmony

In a mixed zone interview at the Olympic Trials, Grimes said Coca-Cola is sometimes her post-race/post-practice drink of choice to replenish in short order.

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8 Ways to Pass Time Before Paris Olympics Swimming Starts

Less than one month from now the supersonic swimming events splash down at the Paris Olympics—here are some ways to pass the time.

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Shouts From The Stands: Outside In – Modeling Values For Young Athletes

Young athletes are good at focusing on things outside their control, and as a result, their performance and confidence suffers.

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Shouts From The Stands: Going Into the Gumbo – Cleaning Up Rank River Before Olympics

“I don’t know about you but I can’t stomach the idea of the open water swim race and triathlon swim leg being cancelled because the water is too disgusting.”

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Shouts From The Stands: The Toughest American Anywhere – Distance Swimmer Bobby Finke

Time and time again, Finke has shown immense grit late in his distance freestyle events, usually resulting in him coming away with the victory.

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What You Need to Know About E. Coli in the Seine River

I’ve gotten a lot of questions in and out of the office recently about E. coli and the current state of the open water swim venue in Paris.

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The Next Miss America Beyond Caitlin Clark: Kate Douglass

Douglass’ performances at the U.S. Olympic Trials put her front and center of all American athletes competing at the Paris Olympics.

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Beyond “Call Me Maybe”: Music Video Proposals for U.S. Olympic Swim Team

After the 2012 Olympic team made a memorable video on their way to London, what can the squad heading to Paris do as a follow up?

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My Five Favorite Moments of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials

Carson Foster qualified for his first Olympic team in Indianapolis, but spent time talking about his brother Jake, who retired after the Trials.

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Versatility Reigns Supreme For The 2024 U.S. Women’s Olympic Swim Team

Katie Grimes is one of five female swimmers who qualified for the 2024 U.S. Olympic team in multiple disciplines.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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