The Swimmers Who Have Left Us
“Oh, you splendid living swimmers, delight in every splash in sunshine and in squall — for someday you will join them on the longest lap of all.”
Growing Up In A Swimmers Body: What It Taught Me
“Be confident in yourself, don’t confine yourself to stereotypical norms, you are designed to stand out.”
George Sampson: More Than a Swim Coach
One of George’s former swimmers on her experience with the coach who became like a father figure to her. Sampson recently passed away.
One Brief Shining Moment: Meeting the Legendary US Swim Coach Charles E Silvia
Silvia was one of the early pioneers of this life-saving skill which has saved countless lives over many decades worldwide.
To The Class of 2024: Some Recruiting Advice From A 2023 Swimmer
A member of the 2023 NCAA recruiting class shares some advice and tips on the recruiting process for this year’s crop of student-athletes.
SFTS: The Grind Never Stops – Summer Training At The High School Level
“The moment summer training commences, it becomes our summer; exceptionally challenging but an absolute blast.”
The Watermen: The Underdog Story Behind The Birth of American Swimming
Book Excerpt: The Watermen reveals the incredible underdog story of the birth of American swimming and its first swimmer to win Olympic gold.
“Thank You” For A Great Season
A thank you letter from swimmer to coach upon the conclusion of the past season in the pool.
A Modest Comeback Continues
Part 2 of a series documenting a former swimmer’s journey back to the pool.
Shouts From The Stands: How I Keep Swimming With An Electrolyte Imbalance
Paying attention to the little things, like electrolytes, can make all the difference in training plateaus or personal bests.
50 Years Later, A 4×100 Relay Anniversary Is Celebrated
After winning an upset gold medal in the 4×100 medley relay back in 1972 in Ulster, John Irwin and Turlough O’Hagan swam a Masters meet alongside one another.
Taking 5 On Aging Like Sea Glass: Part II With Charlotte Sanddal
Five questions with 99-year-old Masters swimmer Charlotte Sanddal, who is turning her focus to butterfly “because there is not a lot of competition.”
Mental Health For Swimmers
Here are 10 ways to take care of yourself outside of the pool to optimize your time inside it.
Taking 5 On Aging Like Sea Glass: Part I With Tracy Grilli
Part I of this two-part series features a conversation with 65-year-old Tracy Grilli on the power of positive thinking.
Volunteer Swim Coach: A Tribute
SwimSwam presents this poem in recognition of U.S. Masters Swimming’s “Coach Appreciation Week,” May 2-8.