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She Said Yes! Caeleb Dressel and Meghan Haila are Engaged

It’s ring season! Meghan Haila and Caeleb Dressel got engaged on Friday when Dressel knelt and popped the question in their native Jacksonville.

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Swim Mom Musings: Coaches Matter

Coaches who inspire are important all the way through a swimming career – and are especially critical in college at every level.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 65% Oppose Tech Suits In College Duals

Though more schools are showing the benefits of early-season speed, two-thirds of voters were still traditionalists, opposing tech suits in dual meets.

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Ask Swim Mom: Should My Son Skip High School Swimming?

We are feeling torn for our son who is 16, on if he should compete for his high school or if he should skip high school swimming to train with his club team.

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Yoga for Swimmers – Creating a Strong Cross-Body Connection

These seven yoga poses for swimmers create a strong cross-body connection that will help lead to a more efficient freestyle and backstroke.

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Elizabeth Beisel on Survivor, Episode 9: A Twisty Double-Tribal

It’s a major twist with two players eliminated as we enter the endgame of Survivor: Island of the Idols with Olympian Elizabeth Beisel.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 44% Most Excited For Tennessee Invite

Almost half of voters were most excited for the Tennessee Invite compared to four other major college swimming & diving invitationals.

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How To Get SwimSwam Magazine’s 2019 Year in Review With The Regan Smith Cover

The 2019 Year In Review SwimSwam Magazine is ready to ship today, a perfect gift for your swimmer, swammer or swimming coach.

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From The Lane Lines: An Ode to a Swimmer’s Best Friend

Struggling to learn to swim as an adult, Deborah Paquin noticed something on her way to the pool one day, all the good swimmers had a ‘swimmers backpack’.

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SwimMom Musings: Motivation Gets You Started. Heart Keeps You Going

As a swim mom for 16 years, parents of younger swimmers sometimes ask me what is the secret to keeping your child engaged in the sport.

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The Hungry Swimmer: Nourishing Plant-Based Protein Ideas

Check out some simple solutions to maintain your plant-based diet while still getting an adequate amount of protein.

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2019: Swim Team Holiday Gift Guide

Showing appreciation for your swimmers is an important priority, and the best way to show your team you care is to order customized swim team gear.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 57% Pick London Roar To Win European ISL Derby

A little more than half of voters expected the London Roar to win the European ISL derby – not as overwhelming as the poll results from the American derby.

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Elizabeth Beisel on Survivor, Episode 8: Serious Issues Raised & Game Halted

It’s a case study all-too-relevant to swimming: one player’s tendency for unwanted touching leads to a tricky and imperfect analysis of perception and safety.

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What’s Not to Like About Relays?

One of the most exciting moments in swim meets is watching your child compete on a relay. Unfortunately, there can be some negatives

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