Video: A Day In The Life Of A Professional Swimmer
This video comes to us from Dutch swimmer Maarten Brzoskowski, who is a professional swimmer at the National Training Center in Eindhoven.
SwimSwam Pulse: 52% Support Long Course Focus For All NCAA Athletes
More than half of respondents said that NCAA coaches should push long course for all their athletes, regardless of their realistic Olympic hopes, and only 13.5% supported a full focus on yards and NCAA swimming.
The Three Year Swim Club – Book Review
The Untold Story of Maui’s Sugar Ditch Kids and Their Quest for Olympic Glory. By Julie Checkoway
12 Athletes Candidly Respond to “Do you think swimming is hard?”
Do you ever feel like swimming is underrated?
How Effective Self-talk Can Create Positive Results in the Pool
Positive self-talk promotes better performances in the pool, increased motivation, and most importantly, a healthier lifestyle.
Racing in Memory of Fallen Veterans: The Germantown Masters Solstice Meet
The Germantown Maryland Masters are back this year with the 3rd Annual Solstice Meet, a short course meters competition that combines fast swimming and a friendly atmosphere with a touching tribute to our fallen veterans.
Missy Franklin on Being (not really) Famous – VIDEO
The Touch the Wall Filmmakers caught up with Missy Franklin to ask her about being a professional and dealing with celebrity. Missy, of course, answered in that special Missy way.
The Modern Competition Pool
Why are so many city governments and private organizations spending dollars on competition swimming pools?
Britian’s O’Connor Up For Glamour’s Female Sports Personality
Siobhan-Marie O’Connor is up for Glamour Magazine’s (Britain) Female-Only Sports Personality of the Year Award.
6 Tips to Supercharge Your Workouts
Make the most of your time in the pool by implementing these 6 tips for better workouts for swimmers.
Masters World Championships: An American Perspective by Nadine Day
Nadine’s two terms as USMS President have taken her on many swimming-related adventures, with Kazan 2015 being one of the highlights. Below is Nadine’s recap of the Masters World Championships.
7 Questions to Better Goals for Swimmers
Do you set yourself big goals at the beginning of the season? Are there things you want to do with your swimming – know that you can do with your swimming – but you aren’t sure how to get from where you are now to where you dream to be?
3 Olympians Building Champions in Colorado Springs Tomorrow
The Mutual of Omaha BREAKout! Swim Clinic led by Josh Davis will be building swim champions at Cheyenne Mountain High School Pool in Colorado Springs, CO today from 1-5pm featuring Gold Medalists Allison Schmitt and Conor Dwyer.
