Articles by SwimSwam

When Does Technology Cross From ‘Progress’ to ‘Cheating? An Examination of a Century’s Advancements

Below, SwimSwam partner SwimShop.co.uk takes a look at three of the major racing sports, and how different technologies have affected…

  7 Comments

Oakland Swimming and Diving top Kenyon, Cincinnati and Olivet Nazarene

Patricia Aschan was a three-time individual winner for the women Saturday while the men’s 400 freestyle relay teams outscored Kenyon…

  Comment First!

The Decalogue Of The Good Swimmer

With the following suggestions, my sole intention is to provide some ideas to help our young athletes and future champions improve their level and be more competitive.

  2 Comments

Miami University Swimming and Diving rolls over Buffalo

Miami University’s women’s swimming and diving team is now 4-2 in dual meets on the year after beating Buffalo, 182.5-117.5,…

  Comment First!

10 Tips on Coaching 10 and Under Swim Practices

10 ideas and tips on 10 and under swim practices…the SwimMAC way.

  19 Comments

SwimRun in Sweden: Swim in Icy 4 Degree Water, Run in Minus 6 Degree Air

Swimming Video is courtesy of Nils Zätterström. From Nils: Swimrun is a growing sport in Sweden. You combine swimming and running and…

  Comment First!

Doc Counsilman: As I Knew Him

Courtesy of Joe Hunsaker (Co-founder, Counsilman/Hunsaker & Associates) This is a special time of the year in swimming history. James…

  2 Comments

How to Feed An American Swimmer in Paris

“By the time we boarded the plane for France, we were feeling pretty confident that all details had been handled. But we were wrong. We had overlooked an essential aspect of traveling with SwimBoy. Caloric intake.”

  10 Comments

MEET NOTES: West Virginia Travels to Face Pitt on Saturday

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (January 9, 2015) – The West Virginia University men’s and women’s swimming & diving teams travel to face…

  Comment First!

Cancer Survivor Katie Kennell-Langan Needs A Strong Heart

“She’d beaten cancer, but how the chemo weakened her immune system and a virus had settled in her heart…”

  3 Comments

3 Steps to Building Your Own Swimming Business

Do you love coaching? Do you wish you could use your expertise to make a substantial living? Are you ready to take the next step for your professional career?

  Comment First!