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10 Best Women’s Thick Strap Training Swimsuits For Real Swimmers

Thick strap training suits are the workhorses of the pool—designed for mileage, durability, and cut for athletes who live and breathe chlorine.

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10 Best Two-Piece Training Suits for Women Who Swim Hard

Real swimmers—those who grind day-in and day-out—want two-piece suits that don’t budge, stretch, or fade before taper.

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Swim with a Purpose: CLASH Endurance Announces New Charity Events with Swim Across America

1-Mile Swim and 100M Dolphin Dash Take Place December 7 at Daytona International Speedway.

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Illinois State Announces Kennedy Gilbertson As New Assistant Swim & Dive Coach

Gilbertson comes to Illinois State after a successful collegiate swimming career at Iowa and, most recently, coached at the collegiate level at Colby College.

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Why Do Real Swimmers Wear Speedo Briefs?

Let’s get one thing out of the way: Speedos are more than a fashion statement for men in swimming. They’re a culture.

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Steven Bostick Resigns As Ouachita Baptist Head Coach

Bostick served as the men’s and women’s swimming & diving head coach at Ouachita since April of 2014 and also had a stint as the women’s cross country coach.

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Best Chlorine-Removing Shampoos for Competitive Swimmers

Chlorine doesn’t care if you’re a club swimmer or an Olympian. If you’re not washing the chlorine out of your hair, you’re going to feel it.

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Sarah Eldridge, Benjamin Stankovich Named Navy Swim & Dive Captains For 2025-26

Eldridge and Stankovich are both rising seniors and have earned All-Patriot League honors multiple times throughout their careers.

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Swim Ireland Announces Boys’ U18 Roster For European Aquatics Water Polo Championships

National Head Coach Goran Sablic has confirmed the final squad of 14 athletes and four team staff who will represent Ireland in Rio Maio in August.

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Sporti Swimsuit Sizing & Fit Guide – Find Your Perfect Fit

SwimSwam will walk through size charts, how Sporti fits compared to other major brands, and what real swimmers are saying.

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Spain Take Top Spot In First World Aquatics Women’s Water Polo Rankings

Spain won its first-ever Olympic gold medal in women’s water polo at Paris 2024, following on from their bronze medal at the 2024 World Champs.

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The Dirty Truth About Chlorine, Sweat, And Your Swim Gear

Let’s not sugarcoat it: swim gear gets gross–fast. Chlorine, sweat, sunscreen, and bacteria build up on your suits and training equipment.

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Top 10 Swim Goggles for Competitive Swimmers In 2025

When you’re training for months and shaving hundredths, the right pair of goggles isn’t just a preference—it’s a performance requirement.

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The Top 12 Girls’ Tech Suits for Age Group Swimmers 12 and Under

Choosing tech for a developing swimmer is also about knowing what they don’t need. Not every 12-year-old needs a $500 suit built for World Champs.

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The Best Swim Fins for Training and Technique: A Comprehensive Review

If you want to ramp-up your performance, one piece of gear that often gets overlooked is swim fins. We’ve reviewed and listed them by price.

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