Articles by SwimSwam Contributors

Unbeatable Theatre: U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials Start Now

It all begins, the most inspiring, exciting and pressure-packed event in all of sports: the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials.

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“Just Add Water”: Reviewing Katie Ledecky’s Autobiography

An inside look into Ledecky’s recently published autobiography that covers her swimming career, family and everything in between.

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Shouts From The Stands: Comparison Is The Thief of Joy

It’s natural to compare how your swimmer progresses relative to their peers, but it’s best just to focus on personal improvement with so many factors at play.

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Dear Swimming: A Swim Mom’s Message To The Sport As Her Daughter Graduates

A swim mom shares her perspective on how swimming has helped shape her daughter as she graduates high school and heads to college.

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Shouts From The Stands: Is The Ban On Kneeskins For 12-and-Under Girls Unfair?

In 2020, USA Swimming banned certain technical suits for 12-and-unders. An age grouper gives her take on why it may stop girls from staying in the sport.

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Inaugural Iowa Swimming (LSC) Altitude Select Camp a Success

This year’s camp for Iowa Swimming Inc. was unique as it was the first ‘out-of-LSC’ camp/training trip for the Iowa swimmers and coaches.

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How Would Top Age Group Swimmers Stack Up At NCAAs?

A look at the top recruits on the way to the college swimming and how they would fare right now at the NCAA Championships.

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World Aquatics’ Universality Quota: Globalization At The Expense of Athletic Performance?

An in-depth look at the former universality selection procedure along with updates on the recent changes made by World Aquatics.

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Floppy-Haired Goofball Commits To UT-Southern

Tennessee state qualifier and wannabe fashion icon Cameron Holmes has decided to continue his swimming career at UT-Southern.

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Is “Swimflation” A Real Thing?

Swimming has seen a breakthrough in recent years, with an increasing number of athletes breaking barriers previously reserved for the select few.

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Every Single Record We Saw Broken At The 2024 NCAA Championships – Men’s Edition

The Arizona State Sun Devils led the record-breaking charge at the Men’s NCAAs, claiming two relay marks of their own en route to the national title.

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Every Single Record We Saw Broken At The 2024 NCAA Championships – Women’s Edition

The Virginia Cavaliers were dominant at the Women’s NCAA Championships yet again, setting numerous records en route to a fourth straight title.

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Five Tips For Transitioning From Swimmer To Swammer Life

Moving on from the sport we’ve done all our life can be tough. Here are five tips to help transition from swimmer to swammer.

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NCSA Spring Championships: NCAP Boys Sweep Sprint Relays

Josh Howat, JT Schmid, Rian Graham andSimon Bermudez came together to win the 200 and 400 free and medley relays last week at NCSAs.

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Passion, Drive Have Army-Sponsored Swim Team At Fort Liberty Beginning To Thrive

(L-R): Nick Osterkamp, Wyatt Duchon, Ryder LaDelle and Baylor Weiler of the Fort Liberty Fighting Fish have been finding success with their unique swim team.

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