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Shouts from the Stands: Student of Swimming or Student who swims?

As we approach a tough phase in our yearly training cycle it is time for athletes to ask themselves the question. Am I a student of swimming or a student who swims?

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Love and Basketball (and Swimming)

Love, Basketball, and Swimming: What to Tell Your Team After a Big Win. I told them, “we have to rock the first…

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What if Swimmers Brawled like the football players at Super Bowl 49?

“What do you think our coach would do if we started fighting with our rival team at the end of conference meet?”

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Kitajima and Arena Pair Up for Exclusive Product Line

Renowned Japanese breaststroking veteran, Kosuke Kitajima, has re-partnered with Arena Japan to continue the designing of his own exclusive line…

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Katie Ledecky stars in Stone Ridge School’s ‘Gators Go Turf’ mock-umentary

National High School record-holder. Olympic champion. Destroyer of World Records. And now Katie Ledecky can add “movie star” to her list of accolades.

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MUSIC VIDEO: The coolest celebration of bubble rings you’ll ever see

Any swimmer who’s ever goofed off during warm-up, warm-down, or even practice will know the art of making bubble rings. But this video from Ball State alum Shane Brown takes it to the next level with some of the coolest bubble ring tricks imaginable.

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9 Things You Know to Be True If You Started Swimming Later than Everyone Else

#4 – You realize your talent won’t get you to your goal, and you start working your butt off.

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Morning Swim Practice – The 50 Meter Jungle

It’s a Friday morning in January. It’s dark. It’s cold. It’s been a long week at work, and an even…

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Retired Swimmer Leisel Jones Now Tackles Reality TV

Australian retired swimming superstar Leisel Jones debuted on the reality TV show, “I’m a Celebrity-Get Me Out of Here”, which…

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5 Things Every Tall Swimmer Hears

6-time Olympic medalist Matt Grevers, aka The Gentle Giant, is 6 feet 9 inches tall.

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Arena Launches the Powerskin Carbon-Air, Utilizing Ultra Lightweight Fabric Focused on Maximizing Comfort

Powerskin Carbon-Air and Carbon-Flex World Championship Edition: welcoming two formidable new suits to arena’s legendary Carbon Series family.

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Shouts from the Stands: The difference between Sex and Gender

Gillian Ryan: The distinction between someone’s sex and their gender is something we should all consider when interacting with others.

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Making a Living through Swimming

Do you love coaching? Do you wish you could use your expertise to make a substantial living? Are you ready to take the next step for your professional career?

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#TEAMJeff: Rose Bowl Aquatics rallies around coach with cancer, and you can too

Rose Bowl Aquatics and Mission Viejo wear custom #TEAMJeff T-Shirts at the teams’ dual meet over the weekend.

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What does the perfect Swimmer’s Groundhog Day look like for you?

“At the end of one of my favorite movies, Groundhog Day, Bill Murray’s character finally lives the perfect day. After repeating Feb 2nd innumerable times, he eventually makes each day a masterpiece by developing his talents and hobbies to the fullest potential…”

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