Articles by SwimSwam

Why Dolphin Kick Matters in Backstroke

Dolphin kick backstroke is one of the best ways to learn how to develop a fast stroke rate.

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Laura Val is One of the Best Masters Swimmers in the World

Beyond holding records in almost every category, she recently broke the World Record in the 200, 400, and 800 meter freestyles on her way to the World Record in the 1500 at a meet at the San Francisco Olympic Club.

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A Berry Smoothie Recovery

Smoothies are a fan favorite among athletes, and what’s not to love; they’re super tasty, cold, refreshing, and quench your thirst.

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4 Swim Parent Tips About Olympic Dreams

After talking with parents of Olympians, I discovered they don’t push their kids. Instead, they put zero limitations on their kids’ dreams. They are encouraging, hopeful and never say it’s impossible.

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Christopher Reid Breaks African Record in 100 Back Prelims in Durban

Christopher Reid didn’t score at NCAAs, but made up for that with an Olympic berth from the South African Olympic Trials.

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My Great Cuban Swimming Adventure

We are the first U.S. swim club to compete in Cuba as part of a four-day event hosted in Varadero, Cuba by the Federación Cubana de Natación (Cuban Swimming Federation).

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The Athlete In You

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North Carolina Swimming Hall of Fame Class of 2016 Honorees

This year’s inductees are Erika Braun, Ricky Berens, Cullen Jones, David Marsh, and Mel Stewart. The Induction Ceremony will be Friday evening, April 29 at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex in Greensboro, NC.

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Smoothies can make a good post-workout meal replacement!

Smoothies and smoothie bowls make great meal replacements, as long as you choose ingredients from each of the smoothie guide categories. This will ensure that you are getting nutrients you need.

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Best Age Groupers in Country Compete at NASA Dolfin Showcase

Stands were packed last week for the third annual Dolfin NASA Showcase Classic at the Long Center in Clearwater, FL….

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Swimming Outside the Binary

I hand in my approved absence form for the Big Ten Championships, notifying my professor at the University of Michigan that I will be missing a week of class. As I turn to leave, my professor stops me asking, “Gillian? Who is that, G?”

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#WorldAutismAwarenessDay: Autism and Swimming are an Important Match

Swim teams provide both physical and emotional benefits to individuals on the autism spectrum, including the ability to participate in a team sport where they are able to move up based on their own performance in a race, and not someone else’s.

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The Art of Breathing in Swimming

While swimming, breathing is not that simple. The questions ‘How often do we breathe?’ ‘Where do we breathe?’ or even ‘How do we breathe?’ are legitimate ones. The answers are not that obvious, either.

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Are you a Student of Swimming?

What are the obstacles you face to improving as a swimmer? Look no further than your passion for the sport.

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Ryan Murphy 100 Back – Most Dominant Swim of Men’s NCAA Championships

Ryan Murphy’s 100 back scored 4.21 dominance points over the other NCAA competitors.

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