A Swim In The Park: Swimming Alcatraz
A swimmer’s first-hand account of contesting the famed open water swim at Alcatraz.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
