The Citizen Swimmer—Ten Keys to Success in Swimming and Life
4. Be a Positive Influence Every Day.
3 Steps to Overnight Swim Meet Recovery
From the moment finals end until prelims begin the next morning, you have the greatest opportunity to maximize your recovery. Knowing how to take control of those 12-16 hours away from the pool will help you perform at your best throughout the meet.
10 Things Swimmers Say to Each Other They Can’t Say to Their “Normal” Friends
Swimmers have a language unto themselves. The way we talk to each other is different from the way we talk to our non-swimmer friends. Here are ten examples…
Following the Feet: Part 4 – First ‘A’ Meet
It’s early Saturday morning and I’m headed to the first A meet of the season with a carful of swimmers. It’s my eight-year-old son’s first A meet.
Missy Franklin Lends Voice to Denver International Airport Welcome Messages
Olympic champion Missy Franklin, who turned professional this past March after wrapping up two stellar seasons at the University of…
Olympic medalist Kristy Kowal to be inducted into Pennsylvania Hall of Fame alongside Joe Paterno
Olympic silver medalist Kristy Kowal will be inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame alongside a star-studded class that includes a pro hockey player, two NFL players and embattled former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno.
9 Ways Swimming is Analogous to Golf
Michael Phelps surely figured this out on his golf adventures back in 2013. Here are 9 ways swimming is analogous to golf…
Are Dogs More Sensitive to Chlorine Than People?
According to the American Kennel Club, “a dog’s eyes, nose and ears are more sensitive than a human’s and as such may be a tad more susceptible to the effects of chlorine.”
Think you know Ian Thorpe? Watch this video and learn a lot more
This swimming video profile is long, but worth watching to dive deep on Ian Thorpe history, hearing it from the man himself.
Shouts from the Stands: 5 Dangerous Misconceptions for Swimming Parents to avoid
Believe it or not, a swimming career is a marathon and not a sprint.
Yale Captain Andrew Heymann: 5 Reasons “Athletics” is Most Important College Class
Andrew Heymann, the recently-graduated captain of Yale men’s swimming and diving team, delivered a thoughtful reflection on what he got out of four years as a student-athlete in New Haven, in a speech he gave at the annual Senior Student-Athlete Reception.
#SwimMomMonday: Meet Erica, Mom of American Record-Holder, Kelsi Worrell
This week Anne talks with another extraordinary swim parent: Erica Worrell, mom to Kelsi, Taylor, Kyle, Jared, Lindi & Skylar.
Swimmers Attend Nike LGBT Sports Summit To Discuss Inclusion In Sports
Current and former LGBT Swimmers attended the Nike LGBT Sports Summit in Portland, Oregon to discuss homophobia, inclusion, and anti-bullying.
The Art Of Swimming: Swimmers In Motion Photo Vault
All photos courtesy of Mitchel Wu, www.mitchelwu.com. ABOUT MITCHEL WU Based in Los Angeles, photographer Mitchel Wu captures the essence of…
5 Tips To Conquer Open Water Swimming
5 tips to conquer open water swimming with “2014 World Open Water Swimming Man of the Year” Henri Kaarma.