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