Olympian Kim Vandenberg: Third Place Memories
Olympic veterans step up to the blocks carrying decades of experience, while the next generation is thirsty for the taste of victory.
In Praise of Bobby Hackett
He was 16, I knew that, and a legendary animal in the pool; he and his coach invented the 100 by 100s’; Bobby Hackett, a Yonkers boy, held world records; he was an earlier day Ledecky at distance.
Shouts From the Stands: An Open Letter to Michael Phelps
SwimSwam welcomes reader submissions about all topics aquatic, and if it’s well-written and well-thought, we might just post it under…
Managing Your First Race at Trials – Powered by BridgeAthletic
Channel those nerves into physical energy, but more importantly, allow yourself to enjoy where you are, the competition you are privileged to be a part of, and the process you went through to get this far.
Your First 24 Hours in Omaha – Powered by BridgeAthletic
You’ve arrived. Whether you made this trip 4 years ago or only recently even dared to dream that you could be here, you’ve made it to Omaha. Now what?
Gogglesplash Designs Goggle Straps You Will Love
Why are goggle straps so boring? They don’t have to be. The goggle is no longer just a goggle; it is a statement of whatever you want it to be.
Erika Braun misses Trials but offers inspiration to others
In 2012 Braun set a life time best of 26.32 to qualify for the Trials at the age of 40, beating her previous best of 26.60 set as a 16 year-old. This time around, she was chasing a time of 26.19 to qualify.
Olympic Trials Travel Tips – Powered by BridgeAthletic
Whether it’s your first time at Trials or your third, the next week is going to be a whirlwind. But first, you have to get to Omaha.
7 Reasons You Need Commit’s US Trials app
Commit Swimming just released an application for Olympic Trials, which is expected to be the only mobile-friendly way to view heat sheets and live results.
5 Things to Consider About Swimming in College
Do you want to swim in college? Does your child want to swim in college? These are questions every year-round swimmer and their parents are asked frequently throughout high school.
13-Year-Old Phoebe Bacon Among Youngest Swimmers at Olympic Trials
At 13 years, 10 months old, local Chevy Chase, Maryland resident Phoebe Bacon will be the third youngest swimmer—male or female—to participate in the 2016 Olympic Trials that start this weekend.
SwimMom Musings: Dear Coach
Not all of us are Olympic bound no matter how hard we work. We deserve your personal best too. We may not be able to be Olympians or even achieve that elusive cut. But we have dreams…
Freestyle Drill Video: 6 Power Kicks, 1 Stroke
“6 Kicks 1 Stroke” drill is one of the most transformative freestyle drills you can do!
Stephanie Peacock super confident for Olympic Trials
NCAA Champion Stephanie Peacock is preparing for her third trip to the Olympic Trials, where she’ll focus on the 800m freestyle having finished sixth in 2012.
Misfit Unveils Speedo Shine 2
Misfit unveils Speedo Shine 2 and enables lap counting for all Shine 2 and Ray devices.
