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Just Five More Yards: Overcoming Mental Barriers In The 200 Free

Former Occoquan Swimming member and current NOVA College freshman Hannah Lesly documents how the 200 free proved to an outlet for personal growth.

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The Universality Problem in Swimming

Universality programs give more countries access to the Olympic movement, but the Olympic movement needs to do more to recognize the value swimming provides.

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The Hungry Swimmer: Mediterranean Steak Salad

Bright, briny, and balanced, your new go-to salad.

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SwimSwam Pulse: Virginia Men’s Rebuild, Women’s New Era Top Storylines of New NCAA Season

Thomas Heilman will play a primary role for the Virginia men this season as they aim to climb back to the elite ranks after a 32nd-place finish at NCAAs.

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Bronte Campbell Competed On Amazing Race Australia, Eliminated After 3rd Stage

Australian Olympic gold medalist Bronte Campbell competed on season 9 of The Amazing Race Australia where she was eliminated after stage 3.

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New Book “Get Going! With Competitive Swimming” Highlights Dolphin Kick Technique

In Get Going! With Competitive Swimming, former Division I swimmer and former age-group coach Mike O’Hare reveals how dolphin kick transformed the sport.

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It’s Time for the NCAA to Figure Out Prize Money and Eligibility

Lani Pallister being required to give back her prize money while college football players rake in millions of dollars per year is an incongruity…

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Herbie Behm on Taking Care of Yourself as a Coach: “That’s the most important thing we have”

Behm hosted morning swim practices for any interested coaches attending ASCA. The practices were between 2-3k yards and highly attended

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Erin Routliffe, Sister of Paralympic Medal Winning Swimmer, Wins U.S. Open Tennis Title

Erin Routliffe (above) is the older sister of Canadian swimmer Tess Routliffe, a three-time Paralympic medalist and three-time World Champion.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 58.3% Favor U.S. Over Australia In Women’s 4×100 Free Relay Heading To 2026

Well over half of readers favor a fully-powered U.S. relay of Gretchen Walsh (pictured), Torri Huske, Kate Douglass and Rylee Erisman over the Aussies.

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Five Brothers and a Mother Who All Said YES to Swimming

For the Theodos Family, Swimming is a Love Story and Baby, they all said, YES!

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Swimming With Stars In Their Eyes

How some of the world’s most famous swimmers are inspiring the next generation.

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How To Get The 2025 College Preview Magazine With The Rex Maurer Cover

This issue is big and it is packed with conference previews and recruiting intel on future NCAA stars who will shake up next year’s lists.

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SwimSwam’s Non-Endorsement for the USA Swimming Board of Director Elections

It’s time for a change at USA Swimming’s Board of Directors. Your guess as to what that change should be is as good as mine.

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Former Notre Dame Coach Kameron Chastain Leaves Profession to Pursue a Career in Golf Instead

Chastain, who spent three years as an assistant at Notre Dame and seven at his alma mater Louisville, will pursue a career in the administrative side of golf.

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