See Touch the Wall and get psyched for Rio
This film tells the story of two amazing women, 4-time gold medalist Missy Franklin, and 3-time Olympian Kara Lynn Joyce. The film captures their journey to swimming’s highest stage, the 2012 London Olympics.
#SwimMomMonday: Raising Freshman Phenom Ella Eastin
SwimSwam proudly presents the series, SwimMomMonday in which “ordinary” swim parent Anne Lepesant talks to “extraordinary” swim parents about the…
5 Reasons International Swim Fans Need to See Touch The Wall
Touch The Wall goes international with screenings now available in Australia and New Zealand through the on-demand screening platform TuGG.com.au.
A Small Smile: A Syrian refugee finds solace in returning to swimming
Courtesy of Steven V. Selthoffer, CEO, AVA Ahmad Alham (name changed to protect his identity) walked into the local German…
Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #4 HBD Katie Ledecky!
No more NAG records for Miss Ledecky, who turned 19 this week.
Work it Out! Get the Lo Look
The long course season is upon us and it is time to get your spring training on! Try this look to get you through those long workouts and look fab while you work for your goals straight into summer.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to These Swim Stars of Irish Descent
12-time Olymipc medalist, Natalie Coughlin, is one of over a dozen U.S. Swim Stars of Irish descent.
7 Reasons to Keep a Food Journal
Keeping a food journal is one of the most beneficial things you can do to improve your nutrition, which in turn directly improves your performance.
Renwick to Take Part in Get Inspired Q&A
After winning gold in the 4 x 200 freestyle relay in Kazan Robbie Renwick is ready to inspire Scottish youth to become more active…
The Ides of March
“Beware The Ides of March!” Had Julius Caesar not been a strong swimmer, we would never know the term – he would have died in 48 BCE and never lived to die on the Ides of March in 45 BCE.
4 Swim Parent Tips About Team Loyalty
If we value loyalty, we will want our kids to be loyal, too. We want them to succeed, but also to be part of a bigger picture—adding to our community, not taking from it.
3 Reasons Physical Therapists Should Prove Their Value to Swim Coaches
Physical therapists can provide knowledge and expertise that enhances the overall training and successful outcomes of the coach’s team. Yet, physical therapists have many times been seen as an intrusion to the training demands outlined by the coach.
7 Reasons You Should Absolutely Date a Swimmer
Even with the smell of chlorine and the laser focus on something that isn’t you, you wouldn’t want to be…
#SwimMomMonday: A Conversation with Carol Arakelian
SwimMomMonday talks with the mother of Caroline and Nick Arakelian, fresh off winning their second consecutive NCAA titles with Queens University of Charlotte.
Is There Gait Dysfunction in Swimming?
4 Instances Gluteal Inactivation Inhibits Swimming Performance
