Lifestyle

A Swim Coach’s Review of “Swimfan”

“Swimfan is a teen-drama thriller released in 2002 and, judging by the soundtrack, was never intended to be viewed again after 2002.”

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Adam Peaty’s First Child Will Be A Boy

Less than a week after making the announcement he is expecting his first child, British Olympian Adam Peaty has revealed the sex of the baby. 

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SwimSwam Pulse: 64% Would Put Grimm At #1 in Junior Recruit Ranks

About two thirds of voters diverged from SwimSwam’s ranks, putting Anthony Grimm at the #1 spot among recruits in the boys junior class.

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Aussie Olympic Medalist Maddie Groves Endures Cancer Scare

“Most pools are closed indefinitely so I’ll be using this swimming shut down to spend the next 6 months in medically induced menopause.” – Maddie Groves

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Dear Tomorrow,

Tomorrow is not only just another day, it is another opportunity for hope, healing, and togetherness within the athletic community.

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WeCoach4u Dryland Circuit Part 3: Circuit Work

This circuit workout comes from 2000 Olympic coach Ross Gerry and 1988 Olympian Katrina Radke.

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Spoiler Alert: Answers To The First SwimSwam Crossword Puzzle

Let’s get started on SwimSwam’s first-ever crossword puzzle, a brainteaser both to challenge your knowledge and scratch that swimmer’s itch.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Scottish Swimming, New Zealand Launch At-Home Resources

Catch up on lockdown news with Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring Aimee Willmott, Scottish Swimming, Swimming New Zealand and more.

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TOPS Coach Austin Zucchini-Fowler Making Murals In Support Of Essential Workers

The 31-year-old University of Denver Hilltoppers coach has been creating street art to show solidarity with healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Maya DiRado, Natalie Coughlin Talk Mental Health with USOPC Sport Psychologist

Having both experienced the stress caused by time away from the pool, Coughlin and DiRado talk to Dr. Sean McCann on how to prioritize mental health.

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The 2020 Olympic Perspective Magazine With The Caeleb Dressel Gold Cover

Coronavirus has impacted Olympic history, postponing the biggest sporting event on earth, and the next issue of SwimSwam Magazine addresses this topic.

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Betsy Mitchell: A Different Perspective On NCAA Athletics

Mitchell, an Olympic gold medalist, former Division I coach, and current Caltech athletic director, has seen swimming from all angles.

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Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

University of Nebraska alumna Hayley Martin incredibly donated a kidney and then scaled the Tanzania volcano just weeks later.

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Effect of Attitude on Performance With Olympians Gail Devers and Brett Hawke

The greatest Olympic female track and field sprinter of all time, Gail Devers, and Brett Hawke, join Fitter and Faster to talk about sprinting and attitude.

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8 Ways To Make Your Swim Meet More Sustainable

Swim meets, from small summer leagues to the Olympic Trials, can have a negative effect on the environment. Taking certain steps can help reduce this impact.

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