Following the Feet: Part 5 – Big Foot, Little Foot
Following the Feet is an 8-week summer series on SwimSwam. Written by Stina Oakes, the series follows the eight weeks of summer…
Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: Inaugural Edition
Missy Franklin (above) rocked Twitter with some big news along with some awesome photos. Check #2 on our list for more!
One Tip for Swim Parents About Relays
I’ve heard stories repeatedly through the years of relay teams being let down by a swimmer. If you’ve got a kid who is fortunate to be picked for a relay, remember this is part of being a TEAM.
#OlympicDay: Throwback To London 2012 Olympic Tattoos
Clark Burckle, go big or go home! #OlympicRingsTat
Natalie Coughlin Appears in ESPN’s “The Body” Issue for 2015
In the wake of her shiny new 50m backstroke American record, fans will now get to see 12-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin
Shouts From The Stands: Brent Hayden The Canadian Underdog Legend
SwimSwam welcomes reader submissions about all topics aquatic, and if it’s well-written and well-thought, we might just post it under…
10 Misconceptions About Swimming
Swimming seems like an ideal sport, right? Not so fast. Just getting in the pool and swimming is not necessarily the key to unlocking all of its potential benefits.
Mental Health For Athletes: Light In A Pool of Darkness
Reading about other swimmers’ stories gave me the courage to share mine. I encourage others to take the time to ready these stories and understand the pain and emotions we all went through.
#SwimDadMonday: A Conversation with Jeff Julian
In honor of Father’s Day, Anne talks to swim dad Jeff Julian about his experiences raising -and coaching- his son, Trenton.
Arena Pro Swim Santa Clara final photo vault
It’s been a great 4 days of racing in NorCal as some of the world’s best swimmers converged upon the…
Facts & Figures about Mental Health: A Call to Continue to Change the Culture
Half of all serious adult psychiatric illnesses – including major depression, anxiety disorders, and substance abuse – start by 14 years of age. Three-fourths of them are present by 25 years of age.
The Best Swim Dad of All Time
“My dad is better than your dad” has instigated playground fights since Woolly Mammoths roamed playscapes. By calling my dad “the best swim dad of all time,” I don’t mean to pick a fight: I am simply celebrating my own father with a superlative.
Mental Health for Athletes: 4 Steps to Letting Someone Know You Are Struggling
How do you let others know that you are struggling and need help?
Day 3 – Arena Pro Swim Santa Clara Photo Vault
Fast, fun and sun. The action continues up in northern California at the Arena Pro Swim Santa Clara. Moving up…
Arena Pro Swim Santa Clara Day 3 Prelims Photo Vault
We’ve got more to share from our photographer Mike Lewis who’s on the job in Santa Clara making some great…
