Editorial: Changing Perception Through Para-Swimming: 2014 Pan Pacific Para-Swimming Championships
2012 Paralympic gold medalist and SwimSwam’s Para-swimming correspondent Mallory Weggemann discusses the use of sport to change the perception of the term “disability.”
5 Reasons You Want to Attend the USA Swimming Foundation’s 2014 Fantasy Camps
#4 – 4. Six Olympians With Fourteen Olympic Medals
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12 Swimming 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 12 Swim Jobs you might love…
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Swim Training: Using Fins to Crank Up Turn Speed (5 days of workouts)
We challeng you to crank up the speed on turns! Dedicating time during workout to wall speed is crucial in maintaining a consistently strong turn.
TYR Sport Unveils Brand New Game Day Collection
Whether you’re headed back to school or back to the pool, you will love the latest innovation from TYR: the…
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.
Fitter and Faster Swim Tour, Centerville, Ohio Photo Vault
Peter Vanderkaay demonstrates start technique
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.
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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