Opinion

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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Wild Speculation: Who Will Take Over For Vic Riggs At West Virginia?

Who will lead West Virginia next season as Vic Riggs resigned after 17 years? See the wild speculation here.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 62% Don’t Think NCAA Redshirts Help Long Course Performance

Torri Huske has been thriving in long course during her redshirt season from Stanford, but would that still have happened if she was racing in the NCAA?

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Caitlin Clark Will Play Games Just 13 Minutes Away From Olympic Trials. What Could That Mean?

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever have two home games trials, and promoting those competitions together will bring publicity for USA Swimming and the WNBA.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 53.5% Think Bowman Turns Texas Into Premier NCAA Contender In 1-2 Years

The Texas men are coming off their lowest finish since 2005 at the NCAA Championships, but new head coach Bob Bowman figures to rebuild them quickly.

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