Opinion

New Events To Add To The Swimming Schedule

Which events would you want to see added to the schedule at high-level meets?

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SwimSwam Pulse: 65% Believe Aussie Swimmers Shouldn’t Be Involved In Gina Rinehart Controversy

Kyle Chalmers was one of 20 swimmers who signed an official request to have a controversial painting of Australian mogul Gina Rinehart to be removed.

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How Does the Canadian Women’s 4 x 100 Medley Relay Stack Up After Trials?

Coming out of the recent Canadian Olympic Trials, see how the Canadian women’s relays are shaping up heading into Paris.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 52.6% Think Canadian Women Have Best Medal Hopes In Medley Relay

The Canadian women have won a medal in the medley relay at four consecutive World Championships to go along with the Tokyo Olympics.

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SwimSwam Pulse: How Many American Records Will Fall At The U.S. Olympic Trials?

Regan Smith is among the swimmers capable of taking down an American Record or two at the U.S. Olympic Trials next month.

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What Made Jon Urbanchek the Dean of the College of Coaches?

There are a lot of great coaches in American swimming, but a unique combination of connection and innovation put Jon Urbanchek at the center of it all.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 71.5% of Swimmers Would Commit To One School For Guaranteed Scholarship

Given that they’re hard to come by, it’s no surprise to see the majority opt for the guaranteed scholarship over the ability to transfer in our latest poll.

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The Pulse: NCAA Championship Reform Is the Hottest Topic at this Week’s CSCAA Convention

Could a shift in timing of the NCAA Championships improve swimming & diving’s visibility? Many college coaches think so.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 43.5% Think Sam Short Will Be First Man Sub-3:40 In 400 Free

Who will be the man to erase Paul Biedermann’s super-suited record and clock 3:39 in the men’s 400 freestyle?

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How Do You See Yourself As An Educator?

It’s the teacher’s role to not only educate on swimming skills, but also lead their pupils to have a rich and fulfilling experience.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 42.7% Want To See Stroke 50s At The Olympics

If stroke 50s were added to the Olympic program, someone like Michael Andrew would benefit greatly with a couple new medal opportunities.

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Shouts From The Stands: Comparison Is The Thief of Joy

It’s natural to compare how your swimmer progresses relative to their peers, but it’s best just to focus on personal improvement with so many factors at play.

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Ranking The Top Five Most Painful Races In Swimming

It’s a hotly debated topic: what is the most painful race in swimming? Here’s a breakdown of the top five.

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Shouts From The Stands: Is The Ban On Kneeskins For 12-and-Under Girls Unfair?

In 2020, USA Swimming banned certain technical suits for 12-and-unders. An age grouper gives her take on why it may stop girls from staying in the sport.

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