Lifestyle

Welcome to #SharkWeek at SwimSwam – PHOTO VAULT #1

Ariana Kukors is a World Record holder, and in the run-up to her first Olympic Team in 2012, was a Bolles Shark.

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Sierra Schmidt Pre 400 Free – “Turn Down For What? – Photo Vault

The Swim Pictures’ Tim Binning caught NBAC’s Sierra Schmidt a few heats before her 400 prelim, getting down.

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Monmouth County top LA County ending 27-year reign

The Monmouth County Chapter – representing a variety of Jersey Shore beaches – captured the 2014 Nautica United States Lifesaving…

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Breaststroker to Breaststroker: Brad Craig

Tennesse Alum and National Team member Brad Craig has taken on a whole new approach to breaststroke since his professional career took off. Here’s a little inside scoop with the Midland, MI native from a fellow Midland, MI native.

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The Virtual Frogman Challenge, A Navy SEAL Foundation Event

“In response to our registration filling in less than 5 hours for the 2014 event, we have created the Virtual Frogman Challenge. For $25, on an honor system, swimmers can raise funds and receive a t-shirt, knowing their efforts are directly contributing to our overall mission.”

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5 ways to survive a challenge swim set

Challenge sets are used to simulate the intensity of a race. Coaches will spring these sets on swimmers without prior notice, making the task that much more difficult. Here are 5 ways to survive a challenge set:

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2014 US Summer Nationals Pick ‘Em Contest has arrived!

The day you’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived – SwimSwam’s official 2014 U.S. National Championships Pick ‘Em Contest is here! So put those crystal balls to good use and make your picks.

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The Olympic Movement Celebrates the 2-year countdown to the 2016 Olympic Games

Michael Phelps appears to be on track for his 5th Olympic appearance.

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Swim The Bay in Barbados Developing into World-class Event

Barbados’ “Swim the Bay” is attracting major sponsors, which means lots of great prizes for competitors!

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11 Swim Jobs You Might Love

If you are jobless or don’t like the career you’re in, you might want to work in the swimming community and be a part of our big swimming family! Here are eleven Swim Jobs you might love…

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Adidas Tech Suits Just Got Faster

What do Allison Schmitt, Cesar Cielo and Bruno Fratus have in common? They’re all swimming in the new adidas “adizero gld2.0” technical suit this coming season.

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TYR Sport Offers Swim-Inspired Graphic Tees

Training hard this summer? Show off your dedication with one of these training-focused graphic tees from TYR!

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2014 Nike Swim Photo Vault: The Next Generation of Fast

Nike Swim: The Next Generation of Fast!

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5 Ways to Break Down the Season That Was

Here are 5 questions to ask yourself post-season…

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