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10 (+1) Steps to Become an Olympian

#4 – Take responsibility for your skills.

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How to Supercharge Your Job Posting on Swimswam

Seven tips for improving your job posting right now!

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Rebel Olympian Anthony Ervin on the Rich Roll Podcast

Anthony Ervin: “I’ve always felt the story of my life has been about being normal but on the fringes of abnormality, and it’s the fringes that separate my history from the rest.”

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Opinion: Jaded Swim Fans Dampen Enthusiasm Of Trials

Swimming still has a long way to go from a fan-growing perspective.

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How to present Michael Phelps an Award and Make Him Laugh

Two days before the 200 butterfly final at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, I get a text message. Mel,…

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Olympian Kim Vandenberg: Third Place Memories

Olympic veterans step up to the blocks carrying decades of experience, while the next generation is thirsty for the taste of victory.

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Why 3rd Place at Olympic Trials is a Good Thing

At U.S. Olympic Trials first is first, second is first, and third is last, but getting third can be a blessing in disguise.

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“Spirit in Motion”– Rookie Thoughts from 2016 U.S. Paralympic Trials

An explanation of the controversy regarding Olympic Ring tattoos was one of several mysteries that had to be explained to the Screaming Viking during his rookie experience covering the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Trials in Charlotte.

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Shouts From the Stands: An Open Letter to Michael Phelps

SwimSwam welcomes reader submissions about all topics aquatic, and if it’s well-written and well-thought, we might just post it under…

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Managing Your First Race at Trials – Powered by BridgeAthletic

Channel those nerves into physical energy, but more importantly, allow yourself to enjoy where you are, the competition you are privileged to be a part of, and the process you went through to get this far.

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The Best Race To Watch Each Night Of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials

The men’s 100 back shapes up to be one of the races of the meet, with defending Olympic champion Matt Grevers looking to fend off the world’s #1 and #3 ranked swimmers: David Plummer and Ryan Murphy.

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Your First 24 Hours in Omaha – Powered by BridgeAthletic

You’ve arrived. Whether you made this trip 4 years ago or only recently even dared to dream that you could be here, you’ve made it to Omaha. Now what?

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Olympic Trials Travel Tips – Powered by BridgeAthletic

Whether it’s your first time at Trials or your third, the next week is going to be a whirlwind. But first, you have to get to Omaha.

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Why The New Relay Rule Shouldn’t Be A Problem For The American Men

Here is why the Americans shouldn’t be worried about taking six swimmers in the relays to the Rio Games, even after the 400 free relay debacle of 2015.

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Why you should start swimming as an adult

Whatever your reasons are for seeking out swim training later in life, one thing is for sure – you are getting fit and taking a step towards your health. And that is a positive thing!

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