5 ways to survive a challenge swim set
Challenge sets are used to simulate the intensity of a race. Coaches will spring these sets on swimmers without prior notice, making the task that much more difficult. Here are 5 ways to survive a challenge set:
2014 US Summer Nationals Pick ‘Em Contest has arrived!
The day you’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived – SwimSwam’s official 2014 U.S. National Championships Pick ‘Em Contest is here! So put those crystal balls to good use and make your picks.
Adidas Tech Suits Just Got Faster
What do Allison Schmitt, Cesar Cielo and Bruno Fratus have in common? They’re all swimming in the new adidas “adizero gld2.0” technical suit this coming season.
Fran, Fox, Funk, and a Bronze Medal That Mattered at the 2014 Commonwealth Games
Day 3 was another fabulous day at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
5 Ways Your Local Pool Benefits Competitive Swimming
These are our local community pools, country clubs, YMCA’s and learn-to-swim programs, all of which laid the groundwork for some of the greatest athletes of all time. As competitive swimmers who have “moved on” to bigger things, we should always respect the roles of these organizations.
With One Year to Go Until Kazan, Promotions Begin & Tensions Rise
A new art installation in Kazan, Russia marks 365 days until the start of the 2015 World Championships.
14 Swim Jobs You Might Love
Do you have a job? Do you like your job? If not, you might want to work in the swimming community and be a part of our big swimming family!
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FALLOUT: How Does Darian Townsend’s Addition Nationality Change Affect U.S. Landscape?
Earlier today, SwimSwam’s Mike Lewis reported an exclusive interview where former South African Darian Townsend announced that he had earned American…
Getting “The Edge” In Swimming
How do we reconcile new training methods with those that are tried and true?
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Swimmers can get Zealous at Aqua Shop
Aqua Shop is excited to announce the arrival of the Fashion Swimwear brand Zealous as part of its product offerings.
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Swim Training: Try This Backstroke Set With Kickboard & Paddles
Swim Training courtesy of FINIS, a SwimSwam partner. Featured image courtesy of Mike Lewis: Jason Dunford Agility Paddles are an…
10 Michael Phelps videos you might want to see if you haven’t yet
With Michael Phelps back in action and clearly back in the hunt for more Olympic gold, I’ve been reviewing old…
Shouts From the Stands: Coventry, England Fights to Save Their Pool
Robert Bernhardt is a high school senior and contributing author for SwimSwam. He recently spent the last 10 months in…
Swim Training: In Defense of Drills
Gary Hall Sr.: “Since it takes place in a medium some 800 times denser than air, swimming could arguably claim to be the most technique-sensitive sport out there.”
Burning Skin or Itching at Swim Meets
“Unfortunately for the swimmers, chlorine side-effects are the worst at swim meets. Because of increased chlorine, swimmers are exposed to higher levels of chlorine during meets.”
