Using Advanced Stats To Convert Leon Marchand’s Times To Short Course Meters
Rather than punching times in a converter, we dive deep into what Leon Marchand could do in short course meters taking into account his ability off the wall.
White Water Method: Shoulder Health and Longevity
A look into what causes shoulder discomfort and dysfunction and how to combat that through dryland training.
Kate Douglass’ Advantage off The Walls Paramount In Winning 200 Breast Gold
Tatjana Smith was faster while swimming breaststroke, but Douglass had a distinct advantage off every turn, ultimately resulting in her winning Olympic gold.
Analyzing The Men’s 400 IM Final In Paris: Two Races In One
Leon Marchand dominated the men’s 400 IM, but Tomoyuki Matsushita emerged in what was a thrilling battle for the silver medal.
How David Popovici Won 200 Free Olympic Gold In The Last Five Meters
In a roller-coaster race, David Popovici emerged with the gold medal in the men’s 200 freestyle after a blistering closing few meters.
Underwaters Set Marchand Apart En Route To 200 IM Victory In Paris
Leon Marchand was not going to be stopped in the 200 IM, but his underwater work separated himself from the field by a wide margin en route to gold.
Analyzing How Marchand’s Opening 15 Meters Won Him 200 Breast Gold Over ZSC
The advantage Leon Marchand gained on Zac Stubblety-Cook over the first 15 meters proved to be the determining factor in him winning Olympic gold.
How Leon Marchand Took Down Kristof Milak In The Olympic 200 Fly Final
An in-depth look at how Leon Marchand emerged victorious over world record holder and defending Olympic champion Kristof Milak in the 200 fly in Paris.
An Elite Swimmer’s Life After The Olympics
Swimming toward an Olympic dream is hard, but retirement may be even more difficult.
Develop An Olympic Mindset: Building Confidence
Dr. Zac Hojnacki explores the concept of building confidence in light of the performances we saw at the Paris Olympic Games.
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.
