Articles by Kelsey Zimcosky

11 Things You Shouldn’t Say To A Competitive Swimmer

Swimmers understand that non-swimmers are going to be full of questions about the sport. Let’s be honest, though, there are some questions that you just shouldn’t ask. Here are 11 of them…

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2013 National Youth Pentathlete Champion Wishes to Inspire Others

17-year-old Natalie Bowman will compete in the Youth World Championship of Modern Pentathlon this week in Wuhan, China. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Triangle Area Breaks Men’s 200 M Free Relay NAG Record at YMCA Nationals

The men’s 200 m freestyle relay team from Triangle Area breaks the National Age Group Record at the 4th prelim session of YMCA LC National Championships. (Photo Credit: Triangle Area coach Chad Onken)

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YMCA LC Nationals Day 2: Moon Takes Fourth Meet Title, Rutter Breaks 21-yr-old Record

Jonathan Rutter from Powel Crosley Jr. YMCA, OH, swims a record-breaking 200 m breaststroke last night at finals. He and coach Mike Leonard obviously very excited about win. (Photo Credit: Olympian Josh Davis)

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Scott Weltz Breaks US Open Meet Record at Day 2 of 2013 U.S. Open

Scott Weltz brings a new U.S. Open Meet Record to play in the 200 m breaststroke at Wednesday evenings finals. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, the swim pictures)

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YMCA LC Nationals Day 2: Moon Takes Second Title, More National Records Broken

Kishwaukee YMCA’s Caitlynn Moon has secured another win, on only the second day of competition, in the 400 m freestyle. Moon’s first win was in the 1500 m freestyle Monday night.

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YMCA LC Nationals Day 2 Photos: Parade and Opening Ceremony

The second night of championship finals for the 2013 YMCA National Long Course Championships began with the traditional Opening Ceremonies/Parade of athletes.

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Day 1 of YMCA Nationals Brings Fast Swims from a Fast Pool

Day 1 of the 2013 YMCA National Long Course Championships began today, featuring the men’s & women’s 1500m freestyles. (Photo Credit: Kelly McCommons)

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Day 3 of Maccabiah Games Bring More Gold for USA

Team USA continues to dominate the medal count at the 2013 Maccabiah Games. (Photo Stock: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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USA Adds Golds and Meet Records after Day 2 of Maccabiah Games

Andi Murez adds another gold to team USA’s collection with her record-breaking swim in the 200m freestyle. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Fraser Brothers Dominate 2013 Island Games; Jersey Brings Multiple Medals

The 2013 Island Games took place July 15-18. Many took home multiple medals, including the Cayman Islands, Shetland Islands, and Jersey. (Photo: Tim BInning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2014 DIII NCAA Championship Time Standards Released

The Emory Women’s team took home their 4th consecutive title at the 2012-2013 DIII NCAA Championships. Could we be seeing a “five-peat” in 2014? (Photo credit: JannaSchulze/swimswam.com)

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2012 Brings Highs and Lows In Anti-Doping Annual Report

“Athletes who cheat by using doping substance may think they have gone undetected, but they should never rest easy.” As…

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Notre Dame’s Holden; Paralympian Jordan Nominated for “Woman of the Year”

The NCAA’s list of 455 nominees for Woman of the Year included a handful of swimmers. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Hosszu Adds A 6th Title After Day 3 of Hungarian National Championships

Katinka Hosszu continues winning streak, taking first in the women’s 50 backstroke. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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