15-Year-Old Jack Dolan on 19.86 50 Free: I train for the 200 (Video)
15-year-old Jack Dolan from Rockwood Swim Club broke 20 seconds for the first time tonight. Before today, his best time was a 20.53.
Amanda Weir: I returned on Thursday and was training by Monday (Video)
Local star Amanda Weir, a 3-time U.S. Olympian and 4-time Olympic medalist, picked up a gold in front of her hometown crowd tonight
Lindsey Clary: Trying to back up good races with good races (Video)
Clary closed in a 27.26 to take gold in 4:39.33 ahead of Zeiger’s 4:39.55.
Tom Shields on 20.1 50 Fly: I race better the more I do it (Video)
After taking the top seed in prelims, Tom Shields decided to mix it up by swimming butterfly in the final tonight.
Melanie Margalis: I was ready to get back into racing (Video)
U.S. Olympian Melanie Margalis made it look easy, dominating the women’s 200 IM with a 1:53.16.
DiRado, Margalis, & Hannis visit Childrens Hospital in Atlanta (Video)
In conjunction with the AT&T Winter National Championships in Atlanta this week, the three athletes visited the patients of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston
It’s Time To Jump In Feet First And Sink Or Swim
It’s been about 14 months since I took up competitive swimming. I grew up with a pool in my backyard, but never began training with purpose until I was nearly 53 years old.
Six Bad Gym Habits
Bad gym habits. We all have them and we all don’t like to admit that they are there. But, let’s just own our bad habits and fix them!
Six Swimmer Moments You Have Outside of the Pool
Ever needed to roughly measure about 50 meters? That looks about the length of a long course pool.
In Briefs 11/30/16: Phelps To Give Award, Cook Nominated, YMCA Rename
Michael Phelps presenting an award is among today’s In Briefs, your quick hit list of swimming stories from around the web.
Swimming To Be Treated As School Subject In Victoria, Australia
The state of Victoria, Australia, will now be required to include swim lessons among its school subjects such as math and science.
10 Awkward Moments Swimmers Experience
Swimmers treat their team like a family, albeit a dysfunctional family. As with any close-knit group of well-meaning people, awkward moments will ensue.
Watch Boomer Phelps’ Adorable Swim Lesson
Boomer Phelps takes to a Baltimore pool to get his water safety skills on with Mom and Dad.
5 Tips for When Your Swim Parenting Days Are Numbered
There will come a time when we no longer drive our kids to practice, set up for meets, or drive out of town for meets. With all the time and energy being a swim family, what are parents to do when it’s over?
Take Part In The Season Of Giving With Athletes Connected
Ninety percent of student-athletes who are struggling with mental health issues do not seek professional help, according to survey research….
