Lifestyle

13 Perks of Being A Swimmer

Swimming is undeniably a tough sport, but we have perks, lots of them. Here are thirteen.

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Michael Phelps Speaks at Boys & Girls Club Event in Knoxville

22-time Olympic medalist, Michael Phelps was on-hand to speak to young swimmers at a Boys & Girls Club Event in Knoxville, TN on January 28, 2015. (photo shown is unrelated)

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Sport England Survey Reveals Significant Drop in Swimming Participation

The recent Sport England Active People Survey revealed a significant drop in participation in the sport of swimming.

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Meet USA Synchro’s newest hopeful: Britney Spears

The United States Sychronized Swimming team has a new face looking to join the program heading into the Rio Olympics: chart-topping singer Britney Spears.

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3 Steps To Finding a Job When You Are a Swimmer

“I believe swimmers should have an advantage when looking for a job… Here are my top 3 suggestions to swimmers who may be entering the workforce or looking for a better opportunity.”

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Autonomy Era: What does Title IX mean for the possibility of paid college athletes?

An interview with Nancy Hogshead-Makar, an Olympic champion swimmer and CEO and founder of ChampionWomen.

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Mental Health: How to be proactive in helping others

When it comes to mental illness, it can be difficult to help someone struggling when there is no visible injury.

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Wachusett Storm 15-year-old Michelle Farnsworth passes away from cancer

Farnsworth was described by friends as “an amazing person” with a “contagious positivity.”

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SwimJams – STAR Swimming has Uptown Funk

Many thanks to Dana Bender – @bender_kristen – for sending SwimSwam this video.

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Express Your Personal Style with Kiefer Expressions This Season

All new and designed to last, these Poly Spandex blend suits come in a variety of patterns and prints sure to please all tastes.

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Mental Health Matters, Even for Tough As Nails Swimmers

With mental health, toughing-it out is not always the best approach. Sometimes, you have to seek help. This doesn’t mean you aren’t tough, it means you’re stronger than you imagined.

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6 Ways to Get the Most from Your Swimmers

Motivating Boys vs. Girls: Six Ways to Get the Most from Your Swimmers

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National Champion Swimmer Tom Luchsinger Comes Out – Feature Video

Tom Luchsinger, the UNC Tar Heels swimming star and 2013 National Champion in 200 butterfly, was not being true to…

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