Articles by SwimSwam

The Facts and Fiction About Tom Jager’s Unusual Training

The way Jager trained in his heyday seems now like the precursor to Ultra Short Race Pace Training. But, in reality, he just didn’t want to put in the time.

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Big Ten Conference Announces Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases

Leading campus experts provide guidance for Conference and University leadership.

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Yeadon, Dolan Headline Notre Dame’s 2019-20 Season Awards

Zach Yeadon won the Male Swimming MVP Award after winning a pair of individual ACC titles in the men’s 500 and 1650 freestyle.

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When Swimming Brought Us Together

“Swimming is individual, but every once in a while you get to witness something special that pulls large groups of people together for a common cause.”

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Pumputis, Hidalgo Headline Georgia Tech Yearly Awards

Caio Pumputis and Camryn Hidalgo won the the Fred Lanuoe Award, given to the student-athletes who bring the highest recognition to the Institute.

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WeCoach4u Dryland Circuit Part 2 From Olympic Coach Ross Gerry

This circuit uses lower body, core, and upper body exercises in triads to reduce local fatigue and help maintain overall intensity in the exercises.

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Carlson, Madden, Albiero Highlight 2020 All-ACC Academic Swim & Dive Teams

Florida State’s Molly Carlson, Virginia’s Paige Madden and Louisville’s Nicolas Albiero headline the 2020 All-ACC Academic Swim & Dive Teams.

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A Swim Coach’s Review of “The Thirteenth Year”

The 1999 movie is about a boy transitioning into a mermaid, who also happens to be a competitive swimmer. Needless to say, it’s fraught with errors.

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LaGrand Named Horizon League Winter Scholar-Athlete Of The Season

Susan LaGrand of the Oakland University swimming and diving team wins the award coming off a stellar sophomore season.

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Supporting Swimmers Inner Development

You already have the experience required from being a swimmer and now you have the opportunity to transform them while we’re stuck out of the water.

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Water Polo Referees Marco Ercoli & Giuliana Nicolosi On Working During Pandemic

Two Italian WP referees are working on the frontlines amid the pandemic: Marco Ercoli is a doctor and Giuliana Nicolosi is working as a researcher.

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Basson, Chandler & Burckle To Be Inducted Into Arizona Sports Hall of Fame

Jean Basson, Annie Chandler and Clark Burckle will be among seven athletes inducted into the UA Sports Hall of the Fame with the class of 2020.

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Alyssa Marsh Named Duke Female Student-Athlete of the Year

Marsh wrapped up an illustrious career in Durham after being a nine-time All-American.

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I’ll Never Forget The Feeling Of Finding Out My Season Was Over

“My advice is to cherish it and make memories. Collegiate sports are such a short part of our lives, but they’re an incredibly beautiful part.”

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All-MPSF Water Polo Team Announced

UCLA freshman Abbi Hill was named to both the All-MPSF first-team and the all-newcomer team for the 2019-20 season.

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