Articles by SwimSwam

For The Love Of Swimming – A Message To My Fellow Swammers

Years after the alarm stops ringing, teeth cease chattering, and the perpetual stomach retching settles, that sweet and tingly chemical aroma catches you off guard and you hear yourself saying “I think I’m ready.”

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Spectrum Aquatics’ Glacier Platform Lift a Favorite of Leading Aquatics Designers

Spectrum Aquatics, a leading manufacturer of commercial pool equipment, is pleased to announce that the innovative Glacier Platform Lift has been specified in several major new pool construction projects this year.

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Olympic Swim Star Rebecca Soni Demonstrates Freestyle Kick Breaststroke Drill (VIDEO)

About 80% of the propulsion in Breaststroke comes from the legs. Knowing that more than any other stroke, breaststroke relies on the power of the kick for propulsion, Rebecca Soni has reinvented the breaststroke technique.

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27 Michael Phelps Photos From Mesa

Nothing but Michael Phelps…and one photo of his fiancée.

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Swimmers in the Shadows

“They will probably never win an important trophy – nor do they need to – but they always know how to fully harness their resources.”

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Aussies select World Champs team


Aussie swimmers Taylor McKeown and Koti Ngawati in the latest prints from Funkita.

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7 Things Found at all Swim Meets

Courtesy of Lindsey Fano. Follow: @lindseyfano  I’ve been to my fair share of swim meets over the years. Everything from…

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SwimOutlet.com Partners with Swim Across America

SwimOutlet.com has partnered with Swim Across America, a leading swim non-profit in the United States, to support SAA’s 2015 series of pool and open water swim events that raise money to fight cancer.

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IKKOS: The evolution of success never ends. Keep up the good fight!

“To the sophisticated and cutting-edge coaches of these (and more) teams, we thank you for a willingness to learn new things and employ new strategies for the sole purpose of helping your athletes get better…”

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5 College Classes to Enhance your Swimming Experience

One of the major goals of swimmers is to complete at the collegiate level. Here are 5 classes which might aid you in your collegiate athletic experience.

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The Fear of Swimming Failure

What’s holding you back in your charge to meet your swimming goals?

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4 Ways to Prepare for a Swim Meet

Being ready to do your best is no simple task, but with these tips you can prepare yourself mentally and physically.

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9 Misconceptions About Swimming That Swimmers Hate

#3 – Non-Swimmer Joe can beat you in a race. No buddy. Unless I give you a 30 second head start and I’m wearing jeans, you ain’t gonna win Joe.

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3 Tips To Handle Swim Practice After a Break from the Pool

Depending on how much you’ve exercised, and how healthy you’ve continued to eat over break, you may be slightly sore or possibly to the point where you feel like a dormant rock. Before the “Soreness of Death” kicks in, here are some tips that could help…

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Colorado Women, Florida Men Poised to Repeat After Day 2 of ECC Championships

Below is a press release covering day 2 of the 2015 ECC College Club Swimming Championships, courtesy Kevin Gell, a…

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