Articles by SwimSwam

Defending Texas 5A, 6A State Champs to Meet in 1st Annual ‘Super Quad’

The defending Texas 6A boys from Southlake Carroll will be part of a monumental showdown in central Texas this weekend.

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The Three Year Swim Club – Book Review

The Untold Story of Maui’s Sugar Ditch Kids and Their Quest for Olympic Glory. By Julie Checkoway

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How Effective Self-talk Can Create Positive Results in the Pool

Positive self-talk promotes better performances in the pool, increased motivation, and most importantly, a healthier lifestyle.

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Racing in Memory of Fallen Veterans: 
The Germantown Masters Solstice Meet

The Germantown Maryland Masters are back this year with the 3rd Annual Solstice Meet, a short course meters competition that combines fast swimming and a friendly atmosphere with a touching tribute to our fallen veterans.

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The Modern Competition Pool

Why are so many city governments and private organizations spending dollars on competition swimming pools?

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Win a Free Brick!

Fike Swim Products is giving away a free Brick, the world’s first-ever weighted kickboard.

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Masters World Championships: An American Perspective by Nadine Day

Nadine’s two terms as USMS President have taken her on many swimming-related adventures, with Kazan 2015 being one of the highlights. Below is Nadine’s recap of the Masters World Championships.

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3 Olympians Building Champions in Colorado Springs Tomorrow

The Mutual of Omaha BREAKout! Swim Clinic led by Josh Davis will be building swim champions at Cheyenne Mountain High School Pool in Colorado Springs, CO today from 1-5pm featuring Gold Medalists Allison Schmitt and Conor Dwyer.

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Foods Swimmers Should Avoid While Training

Many factors determine how your training is going to go. Some foods can sabotage the many hours you spend training at the pool and the gym.

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Funkita Giveaway! Pick Your Favorite Print, Win With The New Funkita Swimwear Launch

Australian Commonwealth Games swimmer Koti Ngawati wears Safari Spirit from the new Funkita collection.

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McBroom Wedding A Swimming-Centric Celebration (Video)

As a young athlete, coaches and older swimmers will tell you that half the joy of swimming isn’t the wins or the records, it’s the people you meet along the way.

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4 Steps To Buying Your New Training Swimsuit Online

In the market for new swimwear but want to skip the dressing room drama? Slix Australia is going to help you with these simple steps for picking the perfect training swimsuit.

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David Plummer’s 4 key leadership traits in swimming

#2 – -Be encouraging to younger or newer athletes.

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SwimMom Musings: What Makes Swimmers Special

No other sport requires such dogged determination. If your child can embrace this ritual they can do anything and are already on their way to an amazing life.

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The Brick is Back!

After a surge in sales depleted inventory and resulted in a four-week delay to ship new orders, The Brick is available for sale again. But the company cautions that the new stock may not last long.

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