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The Commencement Speech a Swimmer Never Gets

As a college swimmer, I spent a lot of time thinking about the end—the end of the practice, the end of the race, the end of the season—but I rarely thought about what would happen after the end of the sport itself.

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16 Reasons you will love SwimSwam Magazine 2016 Swimsuit Issue

ONE: The last issue, our premiere issue, was 132 pages. The 2016 SwimSwam Swimsuit Issue is 168 pages!

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The SwimSwamMag 2016 Swimsuit Issue Cover Athlete Is…

SwimSwam Magazine officially announces the next cover. 11-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte will headline the 2016 Swimsuit Issue!

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After School Snacks For Swimmers

Most athletes are “starving” when they finish school. Think about what it’s like to finish school and be headed straight to swim practice for three hours…sound familiar?!

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Dear Swimming: Farewell From a Swammer

I never understood the saying, “you don’t know a good thing, til’ its gone,” until I met you. For the past 17 years of my life, you have captured too many hours to count, torn me apart and then built me back up, as well as given me the opportunity to become the person I am today.

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What Carbohydrates Should You Eat During Your Diet?

Dietary choices as a swimmer can give you an edge or sabotage all of the hours you spent training. So it’s important to pay attention to what you eat and when you eat. This is especially true with carbohydrates…

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Biggest Worry about Olympic Trials answered by Mutual of Omaha

If you’re a swimmer going to U.S. Olympic Trials, you are in for the most inspirational meet you will ever see. But the biggest concern of you (and your coach) is where you are going to train while enjoying this amazing event.

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WATCH Lilly King Swim #4 100 Breaststroke of All-Time (Race Video)

Watch below as Indiana freshman breaststroker Lilly King swims the 4th-fastest 100 yard breaststroke in history. King who is also the…

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What Is It Like To Swim In Finals At SEC Champs? (Video Interview)

Bre Sapienza of Vanderbilt University talks about her process of preparing to swim in finals at this weekend’s SEC Championships.

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PSA: Never Drink and Dive (Video)

Stockholm Konstsim Herr, the World Champion men’s synchronized swimming club from Sweden, took part in an experiment to highlight the dangers of swimming while drunk.

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Vitamin D – The Importance of Getting Enough

We’ve heard how Vitamin D is important for us and typically associate it with getting lots of sunlight, but there’s more to this beneficial nutrient than meets the eye.

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Thorpe Opens Up About Depression for Huff Post’s Young Minds Matter

The goal of Young Minds Matter is to create conversation around mental and emotional health with children so they feel loved, valued and understood…

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Plant Proteins equal Swimming Power

You’ve likely heard that plant proteins are not sufficient for athletes, not true! It is possible to consume all of the protein you need from non-animal sources.

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Iron Image: How Hosszu Has Excelled At Branding In An ‘Unbranded’ Sport

The attributes that have led to Katinka Hosszu’s profound success in the pool – hard work, endurance, and a refusal to pass up any opportunity for a win – are what have her brand one of swimming’s most-recognizable worldwide.

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