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Unexpected Greatness

“After warm-ups, I started getting the jitters. I was getting super anxious about a race that would last 30 seconds.”

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SwimSwam Pulse: 81% Would Rather Have Olympic Gold Over World Record

A vast majority of SwimSwam voters said they’d rather have an Olympic gold medal than a world record in the most-voted SwimSwam poll in history.

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Text Messaging Campaign from Olympic Swimmers Gives Positive Vibes

Just text SWIMSPIRATION to 48423 and you’ll get the option to hear from seven different Olympic swimmers and gold medal-winners.

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Bruce Furniss Cleared to Leave Hospital 11 Days after a Major Heart Attack

After a return to the ICU on Tuesday, Olympic gold medalist Bruce Furniss (left) was cleared to leave the hospital on Thursday.

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FINIS Friday Livecast April 10, 2020 @ 11AM PT – NEW TIME!

Learn how American Record Holder & Olympic Gold Medalist Olivia Smoliga is coping with the psychological disruption of Covid-19.

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USC Swimming Alum Ashley Brewer Debuts as ESPN Host on New Platform Quibi

Brewer, who graduated from USC in 2014 with a sociology degree, is taking the next step in her already prolific sports reporting career.

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WeCoach4u Dryland Circuit From Olympic Coach Ross Gerry

This dryland circuit from Olympic coach Ross Gerry is one that you can do at home and builds a solid foundation for strength work.

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Squatty Potty® Partners with Pebwick Through 2021

Squatty Potty, the global leader in toilet stools known for its viral commercial of an ice cream pooping unicorn, announces support of elite swimmers.

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Shouts From The Stands: The Time I Got My First National Cut

“All of my muscles burn. I am out of breath, but I still push forward. I am going as fast as I can possibly go. The wall gets closer one second at a time.”

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Olympic Gold Medalist Bruce Furniss Sent to ICU after Surgery Complications

62-year old Bruce Furniss, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, has gone back to the ICU after several days of improvements in his health following a heart attack.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Peaty Takes On A Boxer, Comen Cup Cancelled

Olympic champion Adam Peaty of Great Britain is taking on a new challenge during these times of quarantine due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Mental Toughness = Key to Accomplishing Your Goals

When most think of mental toughness, their minds automatically go to sports. Mental toughness is vital for success in any sport…especially swimming.

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Michael Phelps Talks Olympic Delay On TODAY Show

Michael Phelps appeared on NBC’s TODAY to elaborate more on the impact of the Tokyo Olympics postponement potentially has on athletes.

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The Hungry Swimmer: Jazz Up Your Toast 2.0

Whether you are looking for a quick breakfast or a filling snack, these recipes will hopefully inspire you to think outside of the box and get creative!

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Femke Heemskerk Gets Married In A Jogging Suit

Catch up on some of the swimming stories you may have missed, including Femke Heemskerk getting married in a jogging suit.

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