University of Utah Adds E-Sports, and Why This is Good for Swimming
The University of Utah recently joined a small number of other American universities that recognize Esports as a scholarship varsity…
No Shows…It’s Becoming a Problem
Pascual Perez is somewhat of a folk hero here in Atlanta. Perez was a Dominican baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves…
Omaha, Again.
All of the pyrotechnics in the world can’t get us excited to go back to Omaha for the fourth-straight time.
Freestyle Flip Turn: Mastering The Approach
The important law of inertia comes into play at several key times during the flip turn and the approach to the wall is one of them. If a body in motion truly wants to stay in motion then the worst thing we can do is slow down while approaching the wall. Yet nearly every swimmer does.
Oleksiak vs. Manuel II
We’re in for a treat next week. The Arena Pro Swim Series stops in Atlanta and the second night features…
Create a thing of Beauty With Your Backstroke Start
A great backstroke start is a thing of beauty. I liken it to a dolphin leaping out of the water or David Boudia scoring a perfect 10 off of the 10-meter tower. You see no splash and hear no splash.
Step Up Your Butterfly Drills (Video)
Watch Olympic champion Roland Schoeman demonstrate butterfly swim drills.
What grade is your freestyle recovery?
“In swimming, I like to describe the freestyle recovery as having three octane grades; low, medium and high.”
SwimSwam Pulse: 33.3% Say Australian Nats Were Most Exciting
Exactly one-third of SwimSwam voters picked Australian nationals as the most exciting international meet in early April. With exactly 900 votes cast, 300 went towards the championship meet Down Under.
Should Ryan Lochte Be Allowed To Swim At U.S. Masters Nationals?
What is your opinion on Ryan Lochte swimming at the U.S. Masters meet? Should Lochte swim or not swim?
6 Things That Happen After A Year Off Of Swimming
As many of you know, taking time out of the sport of swimming can be tough. Getting back into the sport of swimming…even tougher.
An Open Letter To Our Team Captains
Dear Captains, thank you for a season of guidance, leadership, and endless support.
SwimSwam Pulse: 76% Say Dressel is Best Yards Swimmer Ever
More than three-quarters of SwimSwam voters crowned Florida’s Caeleb Dressel the greatest swimmer in the history of the short course yards format.
3 Reasons Why Swim Parents Get A Bad Rap
Here are three traits that make swim parents the best—but can cause problems if left unchecked
John Leonard Open Letter To FINA Coaches Commission: Get Out
ASCA head John Leonard has written another open letter, this time calling for members of FINA’s Coaches Commission to leave their posts.
