The Canyon Between Football and Everyone Else
College sports leave billions on the table. Whoever closes that gap for all athletes, not just football, is the one truly saving college sports.
Olympic Medalist Leah Smith Marries Scot Robison in Pennsylvania Wedding
Olympic medalist Leah Smith married longtime partner Scot Robison in an outdoor Pennsylvania ceremony on September 19th.
Olympic Medal Winning Swimmer Elizabeth Beisel Drops Her Debut EP: ‘seasons’
Retired American swimmer and Olympic medalist Elizabeth Beisel has released her first EP “seasons,” featuring four songs.
Elite Athletes are Scientists–Why You Should Be Too
Elite athletes optimize every part of their preparation: from nutrition to sleep to breathing patterns, recovery protocols, and even gut health.
SwimSwam Pulse: Will The Women Go 49 In 100 Free, 3:49 In 400 Free At The World Cup?
After clocking 50.31 in the 100 free at last year’s Short Course Worlds, Gretchen Walsh could become the first woman sub-50 in the 100 free next month.
Improve Your Swim Performance: The Gut Health Secret No One Talks About
Oxygen uptake helps you hold speed longer. But if your gut’s out of balance, it can limit red blood cell health and even slow oxygen transport.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Jay Litherland Struts The Catwalk
We know what Jay Litherland was capable of doing in the pool, but see how the 30-year-old has other talents as he recently walked in Tokyo Fashion Week.
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.
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.
The Hungry Swimmer: Mediterranean Steak Salad
Bright, briny, and balanced, your new go-to salad.
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.
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.
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.
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…