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Learn Dolphin Kick Freestyle – Michael Phelps swim technique (VIDEO)

Michael Phelps uses this technique. The dolphin kick freestyle was also used by Olympic Champion Michael Klim from Australia, in the final meters of his leadoff 100m freestyle on the relay at the 2000 Olympic Games.

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LemonAid App Streamlines College Recruiting For Swimmers and Coaches

LemonAid – an app that connects college-bound swimmers and university recruiters.

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Jakub Maly and The Minnesota Experience

Experience is life’s greatest teacher. Nothing can replace the lasting knowledge which comes from experiencing something firsthand.

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Watch Michael Phelps’ Curtain Of Distraction – Video

The greatest Olympian of all-time, Michael Phelps, took Arizona State’s “Curtain Of Distraction” to a new level.

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10 Struggles Distance Swimmers Know All Too Well

We didn’t choose the distance life, the distance life chose us; by which I mean you probably became a distance swimmer when you finished a long set, your coach looked at you funny, and the next thing you knew, you were entered in the 500 at your next meet.

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6 Things You Can Learn From An Age Group Swimmer

Maturing as a swimmer is great. As you get older, you figure out your best events, make your best friends in the sport, develop your race strategies, and discover which type of coaching style works best for you. But that doesn’t mean you won’t ever feel wistful for your days as an age group swimmer.

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9 Reasons Why Mental Singing Can Enhance Swim Performance

We know many swimmers listen to music to get motivated before hitting the water, but how many sing to themselves to enhance performance in actual training or a race?

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How Long Before Practice or Competition Should You Eat?

As you get closer to exercise, the meals and snacks you eat should get smaller, and more liquid, to prevent an upset stomach.

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6 Swim Parent Tips to Navigate the Ups and Downs of Competition

Why do we get so emotionally involved in how fast our children swim across the pool? Have you ever stopped to watch parents faces at meets? You’ll see extreme pain, elation, frustration and everything in between.

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TYR Sport re-signs 3X IRONMAN World Champion Craig Alexander

TYR Sport is proud to announce the re-signing of 3X IRONMAN and 2X IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion Craig “Crowie” Alexander to its roster of sponsored athletes.

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How New NCAA Rules are Affecting Scholarship Offers

A couple of years ago the NCAA changed its rules to allow coaches to guarantee scholarships beyond the first year….

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13 Tips for Seeking and Securing Sponsorship

Sponsorship is not just for Olympians anymore. You may be the perfect brand ambassador for your favorite swimwear or sports brand.

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Garrett Weber-Gale’s Top 10 Healthy Treats

It’s only human to want a treat or two. See Olympic Champion and AthleticFoodieTM founder Garrett Weber-Gale’s top ten favorites. #7 is dark chocolate!

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The Life And Legacy Of John Naber

John Naber was the king of U.S. backstroke

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