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Shouts From the Stands: Do Not Be Perfect

“Each season would come and go, each summer I would vow to overcome my mental weaknesses and challenges” a piece by Katie Kaestner

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Aussie Swimmers Targeting Tokyo with Funky Trunks

Funky Trunks suits are fashionable and worn by some of the most elite athletes.

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7 Reasons to Love the Katie Ledecky cover College Preview Magazine

Here are 7 reasons why you will love the Katie Ledecky cover College Preview issue and SwimSwam Magazine.

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7 Quotes for the Struggling Swimmer

Having a hard time staying on track with your goals? Feeling like you are starting to lose direction, focus or even meaning in regards to your swimming?

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Check Out Michael Phelps’ 2.5 Million Dollar Arizona Mansion

Check out Michael Phelps’ 2.5 million dollar house in Arizona.

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How to Separate Yourself from the Thousands of Recruits Out There

If you want to swim in college, you have to work at it. Don’t expect the coaches to come to you.

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How to improve your start from the block

With the introduction of the back wedge, virtually all swimmers adopted the track start. Regardless of the type of start used, the favorable angle of the back wedge increases the potential force from the feet using the track start.

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Q&A with Courtney Weaver on Retirement

“I think the main thing I would want to say is that just because anxiety has chosen you to attack, doesn’t mean that there is anything wrong with you. And it doesn’t mean that you aren’t in control of your life.”

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Lochte Looks Likely For ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Upcoming Season

We may be seeing Ryan Lochte on our American television screens in the near future.

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Rio Olympic Test Event Showed Same Pool Bias (2.0)

Barry Revzin goes even more in depth on the Rio pool, sharing his data.

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2016 YMCA Long Course Nationals Video-Produced by Hickory Swimming

This video was produced by Hickory Foundation YMCA’s Emmaline Peterson who was also the 1500 freestyle champion at this summers YMCA Long Course Nationals.

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Katie Ledecky to Throw Out First Pitch at Washington Nationals Game

We’ve seen Katie Ledecky crown herself Olympic champion on multiple occasions and smash world records the past couple weeks in Rio,…

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7 Reasons to Love SwimSwam Magazine and the College Preview

If you subscribe to SwimSwam Magazine, you can instantly view the 2016 Olympic Preview and all back issues as digital magazines. The College Preview ships August 29th.

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Lochte Confirms Plans To Swim Through Tokyo Despite Rio Mistakes

Despite the high-profile gas station incident in Rio, world record-holder Ryan Lochte confirmed that he plans to swim through the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, even if that means serving a suspension.

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