SwimSwam Pulse: 45% Predicted 50 Free World Record
Our last poll asked readers to weigh in on which 2009 world record was most likely to finally fall in Budapest. Always on the money, SwimSwam voters correctly predicted the two records that actually did fall, with 45% of votes going to the women’s 50 free and almost 39% to the women’s 100 back.
Should You Have A Late Breath In Butterfly
With the late breath the head is kept in the tucked down position as long as possible, rather than lifting it early and holding it up longer.
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In Praise Of Katie Meili
And all this brings me back to Katie Meili, daughter of my old college friend. Being a sports guy, I never anticipated that Jenny Thompson or Katie Meili could achieve these things.
Watch: Inside the Forge – 2017 WCs from Katinka Hosszu’s Perspective
Follow along with Katinka Hosszu as she prepares for and competes in the 2017 FINA World Championships in Budapest.
Michael Phelps Goes Live On Facebook, Discusses Race Strategy & More
Michael Phelps went live on Facebook this morning for just under an hour, continuing the series for which he’s reportedly getting paid $200,000.
On a Near Full-Year Taper, Michael Phelps Still Loses to a Shark
The shark was reportedly untapered, even more embarrassing for the so-called greatest athlete ever.
Get A Glimpse Into Michael Phelps’ Underwater Shark Cage
We’re used to seeing Michael Phelps dominating in the pool, but when the GOAT is in a shark cage, he’s the one that looks like a would-be victim of the Great White.
Check Out Sports Books Odds On World Championships Sprint Events
See who the book makers believe will take gold in the women’s and men’s sprint events in Budapest.
Team USA Lose A/C, Men Strip Down In Bus En Route To Budapest
Fresh off their training camp in Croatia, Team USA is en route to Budapest, but not without unexpected travel difficulties.
“We Have Always Done It That Way”
“We have always done it that way”, is a phrase I have heard uttered far too often by coaches in response to a challenge of their training methods.
8 Swim Parent Tips to Help Your Child Overcome Anxiety at Meets
What can we do to help our kids overcome anxiety when they’re racing at swim meets? When my son was in the 11-12 age group, he would get so scared at meets. I’d watch him turn pale and physically shut down.
Lochte Joins Team Shark, Says Phelps Has No Chance In Shark Week Race
Ryan Lochte sides with the shark when Great White battles Great Gold (Michael Phelps) on the Discovery Channel on July 23rd.
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Sippy Woodhead’s Tips For SwimSwam Parents
Legendary swimmer Cynthia “Sippy” Woodhead broke her first world record at age 14 and won a silver medal in the 1984 Olympics six years later. She now enjoys life on deck as a swim parent.
