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Bracket Challenge: ISL Logos 2020 – Semifinal Round

We’re on to the semifinals in our International Swimming League logo bracket, with just four franchises remaining in the hunt.

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Why Do Swimmers Love Water Polo?

Why is it that swimmers love playing water polo so much during practice?

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Making a Believer Out of Yourself

When you come to grips with the fact that we already bully ourselves, do athletes really need another voice that makes them feel marginalized and inadequate?

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The Hungry Swimmer: Cozy Fall Recipes

I’m so excited to share with you my favorite fall themed recipes, perfect for easing into the chilly weather and getting into the fall spirit.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: Jon Urbanchek Keeps It Moving

We’re back with swimming’s TopTenTweets presented by Arena, where we round up the best of the swimming Twitterverse.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 74% of Voters Favor Bubble Model For ISL 2020

Almost three-quarters of voters favor a ‘bubble’ for the International Swimming League, with swimmers & coaches quarantined to hotels and training facilities.

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Bracket Challenge: ISL Logos 2020 – Round 2

The play-ins are over in our 2020 International Swimming League Logo Bracket. Who made the second round? We’ve got some stellar matchups.

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Losing The Franchise: A True Story

The Race Club shares stories from the Doc Counsilman era at Indiana University.

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Swim Mom: Coaches, Parents and Swimmers – Staying In Our Lanes

We’ve all heard that swimmers swim, parents parent and coaches coach, but what do these roles entail?

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QUIZ: Can You Name Every Country to Win an Olympic Medal in Swimming?

Can you name every country to win an Olympic medal in swimming? There are 55 to name, counting pool and open water swimming.

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A Review of Splash!: 10,000 Years of Swimming & a Q&A with Author Howard Means

Matt Rees shares his review of Splash!, along with an interview with author Howard Means.

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Pool Deck or Runway? You Decide

People will wear all sorts of things over their swimsuit to stay warm in between their races.

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SUNY Fredonia Swimming & Diving Team Works to Encourage Civic Engagement

The team has adopted a letter writing project that aims to motivate inactive voters across the country to get out and vote in the upcoming general election.

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Germany’s Krawzow Now First Paralympian Ever On Playboy Magazine Cover

Elena Krawzow is now the first Paralympian to make the cover of Playboy Magazine, with the 26-year-old making her debut on her native Germany’s edition.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 46% Pick Energy Standard To Repeat As ISL Champs

Almost half of voters picked Energy Standard to repeat as ISL champions in year 2. None of the other nine teams got half as many votes.

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