Katinka Hosszu Proving That Swimmers Can Make Pro-Athlete Wages
In the first two stops of the 2014 FINA World Cup Series, which took place in the same week in…
1956 Grape-Nuts Commercial Stars Swim Coach Charles McCaffree #TBT
Coach Charles McCaffree was a pioneer in his era. During his Michigan State coaching career, his swimmers earned 322 All-America honors, claimed 34 Big Ten titles, and won 22 NCAA titles.
Coaches, Swimmers and Parents: Protect your Eyes!
Once upon a time, before I became a swimming coach and instructor at The Race Club, I was an eye surgeon. In fact, I operated on about 50,000 eyes over 25 years, trying to help people see better.
SwimOutlet.com Launches What the Pros Wear!
SwimOutlet.com introduced its latest interactive feature called “What the Pros Wear”. Building from their popular crowd-sourced “Style Showcase” launched in late spring, “What the Pros Wear” is a unique platform that allows swim fans to check out suits, gear and accessories worn by the world’s biggest swim stars.
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The Save Your Season Solution for Injured Swimmers
How do you keep your injured swimmers in training? (Featured Image: Alex Meyer, VASA Athlete)
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Why our brains do not like red-bottomed swimming pools
In the midst of Ledecky’s dominance, Phelps’ comeback, and the rest of Pan Pacs hubbub, I ask the readers of SwimSwam: Would we all love swimming so much if the bottom of the pool were red?
Waikiki Roughwater Swim Photo Vault
It’s one of the world’s most iconic open water swimming races for many reasons – the water temperature is ideal…
4 Reasons Why USRPT May Work for Your Swimming Career – Video Feature
Michael Andrew is a USRPT Athlete. He owns 75 National Age Group Records.
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Pan Pacific Championship 10K Photo Vault
Yesterday on the pool deck and today in the water, swim photographer Mike Lewis keeps capturing all the action over…
15 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 15 Swim Jobs you might love…
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Hungarian Money Machines: Hosszu and Gyurta add five-figure bonuses on day 1 of Dubai World Cup
Daniel Gyurta jumped into the World Record game, earning a $10,000 bonus alongside his countrywoman Katinka Hosszu. The two now lead all money-earners on the World Cup circuit this year.
The 7 Wonders of the Swimming Pool World
While some of these locations may not be the newest, the largest or the prettiest, they all have something in common: culture. Be it surviving a World War, or complementing a beach town, these locations have greatly influenced the shape of swimming as we see it now.
Swim Speed Secrets For Swimmers and Triathletes
SWIM SPEED STROKES breakS down the pull, kick, core movement, and timing of elite swimmers PVK, Rebecca Soni, Aaron Peirsol, Rowdy Gaines, Ashley Whitney, Vlad Morozov, Ariana Kukors, Andrew Gemmell, Laura Sogar, Nicolas Fink, Elizabeth Beisel, Doug Reynolds & Melanie Margalis.
Friendship, Fun and Fast Swimming – Junior Pan Pacs Final Pool Night Photo Vault
It was a great week of swimming in Hawaii as the pool competition ends. For the up and coming Juniors…
Junior Pan Pacs Final Day – Prelims Photo Vault
Swim photographer Mike Lewis just hit the ground in Hawaii and has pulled in these images from this morning’s prelim session from…
