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…
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.
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.”
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:
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.
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.
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.
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!
2014 Nike Swim Photo Vault: The Next Generation of Fast
Nike Swim: The Next Generation of Fast!
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8 post-race reactions swimmers know and love
#5 – “The 2008 Michael Phelps” – You just had the best race of your life and you want to let it out.
Fran, Fox, Funk, and a Bronze Medal That Mattered at the 2014 Commonwealth Games
Day 3 was another fabulous day at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
5 Ways Your Local Pool Benefits Competitive Swimming
These are our local community pools, country clubs, YMCA’s and learn-to-swim programs, all of which laid the groundwork for some of the greatest athletes of all time. As competitive swimmers who have “moved on” to bigger things, we should always respect the roles of these organizations.
