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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…

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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.

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Step Up Your Butterfly Drills (Video)

Watch Olympic champion Roland Schoeman demonstrate butterfly swim drills.

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What grade is your freestyle recovery?

“In swimming, I like to describe the freestyle recovery as having three octane grades; low, medium and high.”

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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.

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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?

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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.

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An Open Letter To Our Team Captains

Dear Captains, thank you for a season of guidance, leadership, and endless support.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Not Paying NCAA Athletes Is Immoral – Here’s A Solution

Yet when I watch these world-class athletes, my excitement is intertwined with a sickening emotion—the understanding that these athletes aren’t paid.

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What Will Competitive Swimming Look Like in 100 Years?

While there will certainly be unpredictable changes, here are a few thoughts on what swimming will look like in 100 years, as well as the factors that will drive the biggest changes…

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Transitioning Into The “Swammer” Life

No one really prepares you for the moment when you completely stop all you have ever known for the past 18 years.

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Conor Dwyer: Why Hard Work Beats Talent That Doesn’t Work Hard

Olympic champion Conor Dwyer gets the Rich Roll bump on the Rich Roll Podcast.

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