SPLASH! 10,000 Years of Swimming: The First 9,000 Years
The first of a six-part series of adaptations from Howard Means’ book documenting the history of swimming.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 for 2021: Men’s #40 – #31
Clyde Lewis had the fastest (legal) flat start 200 free at last summer’s World Championships, but wound up just 6th in the event final.
Why Your Coach Makes You Train Your “Off” Strokes
We all have the things we excel at—and things we don’t—in the water. Strokes included. Here is why coach is having you train them.
The Hungry Swimmer: Plant-Based Full Day of Eating
Here are some meal ideas as inspiration for both the seasoned plant-based eaters and those who are looking for a place to start.
Swimming’s TopTenTweets: Find Out Who Swam 3.2K Butterfly In A Single Set
We’re this week back with swimming’s TopTenTweets presented by Arena, where we round up the best of the swimming Twitterverse.
Beyond The Lane Lines: USA Gymnastics Going Broke
Catch up on news around the world, including the USA, Germany and Scotland, with this week’s edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
Swim Mom Musings: Find Joy in the Journey
“Savor every second. Keep on fighting for your dreams forever. You are not just an athlete or just a swimmer. Embrace the joy.”
SwimSwam Viral Video of the Month – January: @yagirlmadz
This month’s video comes from Madison Sweeney, who shows us the drastic improvement she’s made in her diving from high school to college
Emily Escobedo Explains Pros and Cons of Unexpectedly Making the National Team
At the January Pro Swim in Richmond, she topped the field in both the 100 (1:07.11) and 200 (2:23.46) breast, going even faster than the likes of Lilly King
SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2021: Men’s #50 – #41
Yan Zibei is one of a number of men who could be higher on this list if it weren’t for Adam Peaty being such an overwhelming favorite for 100 breast gold.
SwimSwam Pulse: 64% Prefer to Anchor Relays With Fastest Leg
Almost two-thirds of SwimSwam voters said it’s better to put your fastest swimmer last on a relay, with just under 40% preferring the ‘shotgun’ approach.
Plant-Based Performance: Why You Should Add More Plant-Based Foods To Your Diet
Three reasons why incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet will benefit your overall health and lifestyle.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2021: Men’s #100 – #76
We start our countdown of the top 100 men and the top 100 women in world-level swimming heading into the 2021 Olympic year.
Study Finds Swim Training Volume Associated With Shoulder Pain In Adolescents
The study found that weekly training volume and years active in competitive swimming correlated “significantly” with supraspinatus tendon thickness.
SSPC: The Black Swimmers Association talks “Blacks Can’t Swim The Sequel”
The new film, “Blacks Can’t Swim The Sequel,” will feature scripted scenes combined with real interview footage of 14-25 year olds from the Black community
