David Plummer, Haley Spencer To Join Minnesota Aquatics Hall of Fame
Olympic champion David Plummer and NCAA champion Haley Spencer will join the Minnesota Aquatics Hall of Fame this weekend at the team’s alumni meet.
A Diehard Breed
At first I thought it would be about the towels. No more soggy wet pool towels lining the banister in the upstairs hallway.
Lessons Between The Lane Lines
I once heard of life being referred to as a dance, something about being 10 percent circumstance and 90 percent perspective.
7 Tips for Swim Parents on the College Recruiting Process
I hope this helps you wade through pools of confusion and simplifies the process. Enjoy the recruiting experience—it’s an exciting time in your swimmer’s life—and in yours, too.
Former Olympian Casey Barrett Writes Debut Novel – Under Water
Duck’s lost glory days resurface when he’s tasked with finding the teenaged sister of a former teammate turned Olympic champion.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Steph Rice Gives Back, Learn About ÖtillÖ
Catch up on swimming-related news happening on dry land with this week’s ‘Beyond the Lane Lines.’
4 Tips For Swim Parents About Recruiting
It’s a once-in-a-lifetime exciting time—having your swimmers recruited by colleges. At this point in their lives, choosing a college is the biggest decision they’ve ever made.
All-American Swimmer & Coach Maureen Rankin Passes From Cancer
All-American swimmer, coach and lifelong swimming fixture Maureen Rankin has passed away from cancer.
Adam Peaty Helps Hometown Neighbor With Meaningful Generosity
Olympic gold medalist Adam Peaty hasn’t forgotten where he came from, as the British athlete recently generously helped a neighbor in need.
Sun Yang Only Athlete On 2017 Forbes China Celebrity List
Chinese Olympic gold medalist Sun Yang has made the Forbes China Celebrity List for 2017, representing the only athlete to make the exclusive line-up.
Develop Explosive Power and Flexibility – Dry Land Training
Gary Hall Sr: “There are three different facets of dry land training, all of which are important; strength training, stretching and fitness. I am not aware of any elite swimmer that does not incorporate a dry land program into his or her training.”
One Tip for Swim Parents about Sports Specialization
Should your swimmer only swim, or participate in several sports? As a swim mom for almost 15 years, I’ve had this conversation on the pool deck over and over.
SwimSwam Pulse: 66% Support WSA As FINA Alternative
About two-thirds of SwimSwam voters support the World Swimming Association as an alternative to FINA as the international governing body for aquatic sports.
Swimming Specific Yoga Partners with Mental Health Initiative
Five percent of all Swimming Specific Yoga’s online sales will go directly to support the Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiative…
Get The SwimSwam 2017 Year in Review Magazine
The SwimSwam Magazine 2017 Year In Review is like a coffee table book, big, nearly a pound, printed on high quality paper. It is the perfect gift for any swimmer or swim fan.
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