Shouts From the Stands: Best Male Freestyle Sprinter Ever
In March at the D1 NCAAs, Caeleb Dressel became the first man to go under 40 seconds in the 100 Free, clocking a sensational 39.90 in the finals. Being the first to break that barrier brought him universal acclaim as ‘the best ever’ – but is he?
SwimSwam Pulse: 29.3% Pick 200 Free As Most Fun Spectator Event
More than a quarter of voters selected the 200 free as the most fun event to watch, beating a field of five other events by more than 30 votes.
SwimSwam Pulse: 60% Agree With Ledecky’s Decision To Turn Pro
6 out of 10 voters in our most recent poll agree with Katie Ledecky’s timing to turn pro after two collegiate seasons.
SwimSwam Pulse: 75% Pick Dressel’s 17.63 As Most Impressive of NCAAs
In a shocking runaway of votes, SwimSwam voters overwhelmingly picked Caeleb Dressel’s 17.63 in the 50 free as the most impressive swim of men’s NCAAs. That that swim won the poll isn’t a surprise, but the winning margin might be. More than three-quarters of votes went to Dressel’s 50 – in fact, that event tallied ten times more votes than any of the other four events on the ballot.
DeSantis: SafeSport Needs ‘Absolute Transparency’
In the interest of Safe Sport, USA Swimming should adopt a system of transparency that includes publication of the ‘flagged’ list, the release of all complaints filed to USA Swimming, the publication of all internal communication related to the Safe Sport program and the end of all confidentiality agreements, says swim coach, blogger and outspoken critic of USA Swimming Chris DeSantis.
SwimSwam Pulse: IU Winner Picks Spiked 6x During NCAA Championships
Only 4.7% of voters believed in Indiana before the meet… but Blake Pieroni helped that number multiply by a factor of 6 after three sessions of men’s NCAAs.
SwimSwam Pulse: 54% Oppose Alcohol Sales At Senior Swim Meets
Voters were very split on their opinions of alcohol sales at senior-level swim meets, with 54% opposing and about 46% in favor.
3 Nutrition Secrets For Top Performance
Some athletes don’t consider nutrition as a part of training, but it is one of the most important building blocks in your swim training and can greatly impact your performance.
3 Highly Recommended Pre-Race Meals for Swimmers
What you eat right before the race is just as important, so we’ve put together some meal ideas that will keep you going throughout the day.
SwimSwam Pulse: 73% Believe Ledecky Can Break 15:00
Less than one day away from the race itself, nearly three-quarters of SwimSwam voters said they believe Katie Ledecky can break fifteen minutes in the 1650 freestyle.
SwimSwam Pulse: 72% of Voters Say Dressel Could Break 1:30
In the wake of Caeleb Dressel’s American record assault on the 200 IM and 100 breast, we asked fans what the all-time great sprinter could do in a 200 freestyle.
3 Big Eating Mistakes Swimmers Make on Race Day
You feel ready, but before you set off, there are three common mistakes swimmers make on, and just before, race day. Don’t let these dietary blunders jeopardize your performance on the big day.
Finding Mastery: Bob Bowman, ASU Swimming Head Coach
High performance psychologist, Dr. Michael Gervais, interviews people excelling in the most hostile environments to discover the mental skills used to push the boundaries. 2016 Olympic and ASU Head Coach Bob Bowman is the special guest.
Olympus Has Fallen. How Do We Rebuild Trust for Our Children’s Safety?
The following editorial is the opinion of its author, and does not necessarily represent the views of SwimSwam. American swimming,…
SwimSwam Pulse: Only 30% Pick Virginia To Win Women’s ACCs
About 4 out of 10 voters predicted Louisville to win the women’s ACC Championships, with only 30% picking eventual champions Virginia.
