SwimSwam Breakdown: Mid-Season Madness, ISL Playoffs & Jacoby Opens Floodgates
We cover Mid-season invites, the Finals picture for the ISL playoffs, and what Lydia Jacoby signing with Arena means for the high school swimming community
SwimSwam Pulse: Fans Most Excited For Georgia Tech, Wolfpack Invites In Week 1
Our most recent poll showed that the Georgia Tech Invite, featuring the Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs, brought the most anticipation for readers.
Readings From The Book of Coach Mark: FAQs For Swimming & Life
Mark Rauterkus offers answers to a myriad of questions in this “FAQ style” book, with everything from swim-specific knowledge to tips for everyday life.
Launching An Aquatic Business In The Middle of the Pandemic
Launching an aquatic business during a pandemic is challenging, even for leaders like Olympic swimmers Mikael Orn and Simon Percy of Malmsten, INC.
In The Name Of The Father: Michele Lamberti, A Star 20 Years After Giorgio
After more than 20 eyes the name Lamberti was again announced during an international event at the European Short Course Championship in Kazan.
Shouts From The Stands: Was Ledecky’s Tokyo 200 Free A Fluke?
With the 200/1500 double, Ledecky was well off her season-best time and finished outside of the podium in the women’s 200 free in Tokyo.
Caeleb Dressel Speaks On Olympic Pressure & Future in People Magazine Interview
Last week, in its annual Sexiest Man Alive issue, People Magazine named Olympic gold medalist and World Record holder Caeleb Dressel as the sexiest Olympian.
Body Shaming Among Topics In Cate Campbell’s Book With Sister Bronte
‘Sister Secrets: Life Lessons from the Pool to the Podium’ is the title of Australian Olympian Cate Campbell’s soon-to-be-released book with sister Bronte.
SwimSwam Pulse: Fans Slightly Favor Current Over Titans For ISL Final Spot
With Ryan Murphy set to return, SwimSwam readers are giving the LA Current the edge over the Toronto Titans to qualify for the ISL final.
Grace Ariola Gives Raw Perspective on Chronic Fatigue, Medical Retirement
Grace offers a lot of perspective on what this dark place looked like for her and the tools she used to work her way back to feeling like herself again.
Shouts From The Stands: Bolles – A League Of Their Own
Bolles is a juggernaut in Florida, a Goliath of swimming in the entire nation, and perhaps the most dominating team in the history of sports.
People Names Caeleb Dressel ‘Sexiest Olympian’
As part of its Sexiest Man Alive issue, People Magazine named Caeleb Dressel its Sexiest Olympian, giving him another gold to add to his collection.
Being The Swim Team Mom
This team mom is one of the actual swimmers on the team—usually an upperclassman who knows the ropes and is always a little over-prepared for things.
This is SwimSwam’s 100,000th Post
I had a really awful haircut when SwimSwam went to its first Olympic Trials in 2012, so here’s a picture of Mel playing in the phone booth instead.
“It’s Fulfilling Me”: Cody Miller Redefines Swim Media with His YouTube Channel
From blowing bubble rings to watching Olympians race, Cody Miller’s YouTube channel has it all. Miller looks at his success and the future of swim media.