Articles by SwimSwam Staff

Applications Open For Free 2018 Natalie Bolin Swim Camp

The Natalie Bolin Swim Camp is held every summer in honor of Natalie Bolin who lost her life in a tragic car accident seven years ago on her way home from a swim meet. Over six days, August 6-11, Campers will experience long distance swims, canoeing, kayaking, running, and hiking.

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TYR Pro Swim Santa Clara Photo Vault – Day 4

Thanks to Rafael Domeyko for these swimming photos. 

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TYR Pro Swim Santa Clara Photo Vault – Day 3

See Katie Ledecky fist-bump her youngest fan at the TYR Pro Swim and much more…

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How To Address Abuse: A Q&A with Alex Zelin, Nicole Johnson

A lot of questions have developed after Ariana Kukors came forward about her abuse, with many people pointing out what should have been done. The focus of our interview with Nicole Johnson, Ph.D., and Alexandra Zelin, Ph.D. is focused on how we prevent something right now. What can you do?

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IOC Expected To Toughen Restrictions On Trans Athletes

According to British newspaper The Times, the IOC is expected to issue new guidelines halving the permitted level of testosterone allowed in female athletes eligible for women’s sporting events.

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10 Reasons We Love the New Aquamojis by SwimOutlet.com

We’ve struggled with the same generic swimmer emoji by Apple over and over again. Now there are 50 new swimming-themed stickers – with new Aquamojis coming out weekly — that let us communicate in a language swimmers understand.

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Are Leadership Skills a Side Effect of Swimming?

Here are five leadership traits learned through swimming…

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World Champs Medalist Sydney Pickrem Sits Out Season Opener

2016 Canadian Olympian and 2017 World Championship medalist Sydney Pickrem sat out Texas A&M’s season-opening wins against Michigan State and Notre Dame…

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Swimming Specific Yoga Partners with Mental Health Initiative

Five percent of all Swimming Specific Yoga’s online sales will go directly to support the Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiative…

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Swimming Specific Yoga Launches Online Classes and Courses

Swimming Specific Yoga programs are designed for swimmers to enhance both their performance and wellness…

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World Swimming Association To Hold Constitutional Convention In D.C.

The World Swimming Association Will Hold Its Constitutional Convention on Friday, September 1, 2017 in Washington, DC, USA, at the Washington Hilton from 3:00-8:00 p.m., in conjunction with the 2017 ASCA World Clinic.

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All-American Swim Supply Announces New Western Team Sale Rep.

The Lifeguard Store / All American Swim announces the hiring of Travis Conway for West Swim Team Sales.

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LA City Council Votes 13-0 for 2024 Host City Olympic Contract

On January 25, 2017 the LA City Council unanimously voted 13-0 for Los Angeles to sign the Host City Contract…

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SMU Sweeps Weekly AAC Honors

The American Athletic Conference has announced the winners of the league’s swimming and diving honors for the week ending Oct. 23.

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City of Glasgow Hires 3 New Coaches

Commonwealth Games finalist Lewis Smith (above) has joined the City of Glasgow coaching staff.

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