SwimSwam Pulse: 57% Support Podium Protests In General; 28% Oppose
More than half of SwimSwam voters supported using the podium as a venue for protests. Maybe more surprising: 14% were unsure of their opinion.
7 Tips for Parents on Preparing for Target Meets
We can’t control how fast our kids swim or who is in the lane next to them. But there are a few things we can do to help make meets a success.
A Day in the Life of Swimmer Turned Coach
I lay in my bed and contemplate whether to actually get up or not, I eventually do because I have to swim as well as coach.
Your One Year Countdown to the Swimming Olympics in Tokyo
We’ve hit the one-year countdown mark. The first swimming event at the Tokyo Summer Olympics will splash down in one year.
What the Officials Might Have Seen in Lilly King’s Breaststroke DQ
FINA has not released video of what led the disqualification of Lilly King in the women’s 200 breaststroke, but here’s what they might have seen.
Sarah Sjostrom Necessita Di Ossigeno Dopo La Finale 200SL, Ora Sta Bene
Sarah Sjostrom ha accusato un malore dopo essere uscita dall’acqua al termine della finale dei 200 metri stile libero femminili,
SwimSwam Pulse: Ledecky (39%), Titmus (21%) Lead 200 Free Winner’s Poll
Katie Ledecky led our poll by a wide margin early, but votes for Ariarne Titmus picked up force after Sunday’s upset of Ledecky in the 400 free.
Fastskin Phoenix Club Challenge: Rise Like A Phoenix
Upload a video to your Instagram of you or your teammates jumping/diving into the pool – played in reverse! Tag @Speedo & include #FastskinPhoenix.
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Beyond The Lane Lines: Aussies Get Lego’d, Fun USA Swimming Facts
Check out interesting snippets from around the web, with this week’s Beyond the Lane Lines featuring Nathan Adrian and Siobhan-Marie O’Connor.
Ask Swim Mom: My Son Hasn’t Been Recruited Yet
I’m concerned because my son who is a good swimmer, hasn’t gotten any offers from colleges, but his friends have already committed.
SwimSwam Pulse: Farris, Adrian Expected to Make American Free Relay For Tokyo
38% of voters said Dean Farris was the most likely of our listed candidates to make the American 4×100 free relay for the Tokyo Olympics.
Storied British Coach Mike Higgs Loses Battle With Cancer
Athletes, coaches, and members of the swimming community are paying tribute to Coach Mike Higgs who died after a long battle with cancer.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Dolan & Savulich Honored; Cullen Welcomes Baby Boy
Catch some smaller stories from around the web in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring Tom Dolan, Bobby Savulich, Cullen Jones and more.
Predicting Tokyo: SwimSwam 2020 US Olympians Draft
The following is a lightly edited transcript of a Slack chat that took place over the last three weeks. This…
Swim Mom Musings: What the Soccer Championship Does for Girls & Women in Sports
The USA Women’s Soccer team won another championship. The media coverage and aftermath propels girls and women who compete foreword in so many ways.
