SwimSwam Pulse: Readers Correctly Predicted 1:37 200 Fly, 1:35 200 Back Barriers Would Fall
More than 41% of voters picked 1:37 in the 200 fly to be the next men’s barrier to fall, and Luca Urlando got under it with his blistering 1:36.43 at NCAAs.
What Swimming Teaches That The Classroom Doesn’t
There’s a hidden curriculum in every season, and it teaches things the classroom often can’t: resilience, discipline, teamwork, self-awareness and leadership.
The Hungry Swimmer: 4-Ingredient Protein Bagels
Packed with protein and quick carbs, these bagels are an amazing option before crushing morning practice or powering through a championship final.
USA Swimming Adds New Events to Local, National Championships; Will Push for Olympic Inclusion
USA Swimming is rolling out several new races next year that they hope will restimulate interest in the sport among a younger generation.
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2026 Adventures To Help You Love The Open Water
Award-winning pioneers of swimming vacations on track to offer more trips next year than ever before…
Reflections From A First-Year College Coach
Beloit head coach Dan Vale details his first year in the college ranks after a decade of club coaching.
How To Get The 2025 Women in Swimming Magazine With The Regan Smith Cover
8x Olympic medalist Regan Smith graces the cover of SwimSwam Magazine’s 2025 Women In Swimming Issue, a 172-page collector’s edition.
SwimSwam Pulse: 500 Free, Grimes & Stanford Picked As Biggest Surprises of Women’s NCAAs
The Stanford women snagged a runner-up finish at NCAAs, outscoring their seeded points by 82 to end Texas’ three-year run as the second-best team.
A Tribute to the B-Final: Shining a Light on the Fast Swims Off of the Podium
In her 200 backstroke Miranda Grana illustrated the value of the B-final as it awards swimmers with another opportunity to chase their goals.
SwimSwam Pulse: 43.8% Most Excited For Sprint Free Showdowns At Men’s NCAAs
Josh Liendo and Jordan Crooks will go head-to-head at the Men’s NCAA Championships in the 50 and 100 free in a pair of highly-anticipated matchups.
Donald Trump’s Interest in Commonwealth of Nations Reignites Commonwealth Games Possibilities
U.S. President Donald Trump (center left) and British King Charles III (center right) will reportedly discuss U.S. entrance to the Commonwealth of Nations.
12-Time Olympic Medalist Natalie Coughlin Joins Ownership Group of Oakland’s New Baseball Team
Natalie Coughlin, the current Vice President of USA Swimming’s Board of Directors, will join the ownership group of the independent league baseball team.
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