Confessions of a Helicopter Swim Mom
As helicopter moms, we must retire our wings, but we can still walk beside our children as their biggest fan on solid ground.
SwimSwam Pulse: 44.7% Most Excited For Titmus vs McIntosh Clash In Birmingham
The majority of readers are most compelled by the brewing matchup in the women’s 400 freestyle between Ariarne Titmus and Summer McIntosh.
The Hungry Swimmer: Cold Italian Pasta Salad
This pasta salad recipe is super convenient, quick, easy, and perfect for meal prepping and making in batches.
“I can grind”: Ryan Murphy on World Champs, His Edge, and 2024
Murphy touched on a wide range of topics with the SwimSwam podcast, including his competitive spirit, his work outside of swimming, and his plans for 2024.
Ranking the Top Summer and Winter Olympic Medal Designs of All-Time
After reviewing both the medal designs for the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, it’s time to take a look at the top designs produced for each event.
SwimSwam Pulse: 49.7% Think Carson Foster Should Experiment With 200 Fly In 2023
Scheduling conflicts and the presence of dominant champion Kristof Milak make the prospect of racing the 200 fly globally an interesting one for Foster.
The Swimmers Who Have Left Us
“Oh, you splendid living swimmers, delight in every splash in sunshine and in squall — for someday you will join them on the longest lap of all.”
Growing Up In A Swimmers Body: What It Taught Me
“Be confident in yourself, don’t confine yourself to stereotypical norms, you are designed to stand out.”
Michael Phelps Texted Ryan Murphy After The 2022 World Championships
Phelps and Murphy share 2016 Olympic Games relay gold, which creates a tight bond. Murphy’s career continues to be storied and dramatic.
How Have Winter Olympic Medals Evolved Over Time? (Winter Olympic Medal Index)
Since 1924, there have been 24 editions of the Winter Olympic Games and 24 different medal designs. View the Winter Olympic medal index to see them all.
How Have Summer Olympic Medals Evolved Over Time? (Summer Olympic Medal Index)
Ever wondered how Olympic medals have evolved since the first modern Olympic Games in 1896? Take a look at the summer Olympic medal index to find out.
Swimming101: Check Out SwimSwam’s Swimming Dictionary
New to swimming? Ever struggled with the lingo of swimming? Well no worries, because we have you covered with SwimSwam’s Swimming Dictionary.
SwimSwam Pulse: 60.9% Think USC & UCLA Leaving Pac-12 Is Bad For NCAA Swimming
The move leaves just five schools in the Pac-12 that sponsor both a men’s and women’s swimming & diving team.
Golden In the Pool and Out, Michael Phelps Hits A Hole in 1 on the Links
Phelps, who lives in Arizona, the 2nd most popular state for golf according to golf.com, achieved a rare feat this week: a hole in one.
Ranking the Popularity of Different Olympic Sports Forums on Reddit
Among all Olympic sports, swimming ranks as the 21st most popular sport on the social media platform Reddit, with 112,171 active members on its forum.
