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Revolutionary OnCourse Goggles a Game Changer in Open Water

Most open water swimmers struggle with swimming in a straight line practicing or during competition. They zig-zag wasting precious energy. Not anymore. Now you can swim straight with OnCourse goggles.

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Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool Tickets on Sale Wednesday

The 2013 Team USA roster featured the likes of Olympic gold medalists Katie Ledecky and Tyler Clary, while gold medalists Missy Franklin, and Ryan Lochte (Daytona Beach, Fla.) led the U.S. in 2011.

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Spectator Seating in a Natatorium Environment

Spectator seating is universally associated with competition in any sport and can often become a hot button topic in a natatorium. It seems like everyone has their opinion.

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New Technology Takes Coach off the Pool Deck & Into the Water

AquaCam’s launch of the CoachCom waterproof transmitting system means that swimmers are never out of earshot from coaching guidance.

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2015 La Jolla Rough Water Swim – Kostich is King

The 2015 La Jolla Rough Water Swim went off under ideal conditions on Sunday – warm, calm water under tropically…

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3 Things to Focus On As Swimming’s Winter Season Starts



Many of us are just getting into the start of another winter swim season. Whether this is your first competitive winter season or your last, here are three things to focus on…

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Swimmers without Borders

For a competition whose slogan is “swimmers without borders”, the EU Swim Series will be celebrating its 10th anniversary in perfect style. On the 19th and 20th of September, 2015, this international competition will cross the Atlantic Ocean for the first time in its history

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Strength Training with Hyper-mobile Joints

Hyper-mobile joints are advantageous in swimming, but can be detrimental to strength training on land if the athlete is not mindful of the tendency to hyperextend or hyper-rotate these joints.

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Chloe Sutton: 8 Reasons Why It Is Fun to Date a Distance Swimmer

Olympian Chloe Sutton: “The girl that’s the first in and last out of the pool has a lot of special qualities that translate well to being excellent relationship material. I might be biased, but distance swimmers are awesome.”

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9 Reasons to Attend USA Swimming Foundation’s Adult Performance Camp

#1 – Cullen Jones! This two-time Olympic gold and silver medalist understands the need for speed and power. Learn how to develop both and the importance of proper and recovery to achieve your maximum strength in swimming.

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ACC Recruiting Tip: Take a Workout With You on Official Trips

One thing we always advise our swimmers to do when taking an official recruiting visit is to get a workout…

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Swimming is a Cake

Swimmers have always been known to love food, but have you ever thought of swimming AS FOOD? A whole swimming season can be compared to the process of baking a cake.

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Underwater Dolphin Kicking: A Swimmer’s Secret Weapon

The best swimmers in the world know the fifth stroke: the underwater dolphin kick. If you aren’t using it, then you aren’t taking advantage of the most explosive moments of your swims.

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Commit Swimming Launches Innovative Workout Manager For Coaches

Commit Swimming has officially released its much anticipated workout manager in time for the new season.

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Video Demonstration of SwimSpray’s Chlorine Killing Powers

Video product demo comparing SwimSpray’s chlorine killing efficacy versus shampoo or body wash.

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