A Letter to My Swim Coach
Some of us have that great coach early on and never let them go while others find them later in their careers. Whatever the case, they end up leaving a clear footprint on who you become as the years progress.
Selfies With SwimMAC
Lots ‘o smiles in Bolzano, Italy, as several SwimMAC Elite team members meet their Italian fans.
Katinka Hosszu Answers Playboy Magazine’s Readers’ Questions
As a follow-up to yesterday’s story of Katinka Hosszu appearing in Playboy, get the scoop on how the Hungarian Olympian responds to the magazine’s reader-submitted questions.
Workaholics Star Anders Holm to host 2015 Golden Goggle Awards
Collegiate-swimmer-turned-actor Anders Holm will serve as host and singer Andra Day is scheduled to perform at the 2015 USA Swimming Golden Goggle Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE.
Katinka Hosszu Poses For Playboy Hungary
Hungarian swimmer and World Record Holder, Katinka Hosszu, wows in November’s issue of Playboy Hungary.
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.
