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Get The 2017 College Preview SwimSwam Magazine

With over 85 pages of features covering DI, DII and DIII data you need to know, the College Preview covers it all for the college swimmer, high school swimmer, and swim parent. 

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Lochte Is Already Grooming Next IM Champion

Ryan Lochte’s next fiercest competitor may be closer to home.

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Trash-Talking Barack Obama Out-Golfs Michael Phelps, Actor Says

Michael Phelps may be the greatest swimmer in history. But on the golf course, he’s still human, at least according to actor Anthony Anderson.

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Shouts From The Stands: The Meaning Of Swimming

Swimming must mean something special to every person who has made it a consistent part of his or her life. We spend thousands of hours traveling for, training for, working for, and competing for a sport that is all too unforgiving. However, understanding its personal meaning to each of us can be quite a difficult process.

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Metaphorical Swimming For Age Groupers

‘Elbow your brother, call your mother.’

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Sports Nutrition: Extracting Those Precious Seconds

That’s right, sports drink is not on my ‘critical’ list. Neither are supplements!

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Importance of a Taper Phase in Dryland Training

During the crucial weeks and days leading up to swim meets, swimmers should properly implement a taper phase in their dryland training to optimize performance on race day.

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SwimSwam Pulse: Voters Narrowly Pick Sjostrom’s WR Over Peaty’s

SwimSwam voters narrowly picked Sarah Sjostrom’s 100 free world record as more impressive than Adam Peaty’s 50 breast world record.

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Michael Phelps’ Unforgettable Under Armour Ad Earns Webby Award

Think back to pre-Rio 2016 and there was one unforgettable ad featuring an Olympic legend – a moving, visual piece of art which still brings on chills when watching it to this day.

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An Introduction Into Nutrition Philosophy

As a Dietitian, I am a person, not a diet.

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Pain Is The Essence Of Swimming

The ocean water in Kiawah, South Carolina yesterday was as warm and soft as a kitten’s stomach. On a lime green toy noodle I floated around in this delicious drink, not really feeling the desire to get out.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Hannah Miley Gets Engaged

If the ‘Swim. Eat. Shower. School. Snack. Swim. Swim. Swim. Dinner. Homework. Bed. Repeat.’ routine sounds like you, you may like one of the new released in this week’s Beyond the Lane Lines.

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4 Tips For Swim Parents About Visiting Other Teams

If you’re going out of town, ask your coach for a recommendation of a team to train with. If your coach doesn’t have a connection, look up teams on USA Swimming’s website.

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Ryan Lochte TYR Sport Photo Vault

Ryan Lochte is back in action, and he’s all TYR Sport.  See the TYR Athlete photo vault featuring the 12-time Olympic medalist.

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Strait Of Gibraltar Crossing

On 7th July 2017, Liz Denyer, Matt Duggan, Elliot Newsome and Claire Wilson swam across the Strait of Gibraltar from Europe to Africa.

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