Lifestyle

SwimSwam Pulse: Summer McIntosh Poised To Smash 400 IM World Record After 400 Free/200 Fly

We asked readers which world record Summer McIntosh was most likely to break at SC Worlds…and she’s already claimed two.

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Dawn Fraser Doing “So Much Better,” But “Not Out of the Woods Yet,” Her Daughter Says

Dawn Fraser (right, with her goddaughter Lani Pallister) is up and walking, her daughter Dawn-Lorraine Ward told media this week.

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Olympic Champion Swimmer Cameron McEvoy Proposes to Girlfriend Madeline Bone

Olympic swimmer Cameron McEvoy (right) has become engaged to his longtime girlfriend Madeline Bone (left).

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Swimmer Franziska van Almsick Given Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

10-time Olympic medalist Franziska van Almsick of Germany has been given a big honor by her country for her work in, and out, of the pool.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 83.3% Pick Maurer’s 500 Free As Biggest Breakthrough Swim of Invites

Maurer’s swim of 4:04.45 in the 500 free is the second-fastest in history and marked a 6.75-second drop over the course of one day at the Texas Invite.

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Four-Time Olympian Allison Schmitt Announces Engagement to Gavin Walker

Schmitt and Walker shared the news on Instagram alongside a photo from the occasion.

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12 Swimming Charities Worth Donating to on #GivingTuesday

Jamal Hill’s charity Swim Up Hill uses innovative techniques to try and teach lifesaving water safety skills to people who might not have access to pools.

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Wolverine Aquatics Club Donates More Than 2100 Cans for the Holidays

Wolverine Aquatics Club (WAC) in Rocklin, CA donated more than 2100 cans of food to their local food bank after a week long food drive.

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2013 Open Water World Cup Champion Emily Brunemann Klueh Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Former U.S. National Team Member and current USA Swimming Manager of Psychological Services Emily Klueh has been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.

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The Science Behind Paige Madden’s Olympic Breakthrough in Paris

Diving deep into Paige Madden’s performance in the women’s 800 freestyle in Paris and how she got stronger as the race went on.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 73.6% Don’t Believe Team Standings Matter At Midseason Invites

Will Modglin and the Longhorn men were dominant at the Texas Hall of Fame Invite, though the meet went without any team scores.

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SwimOutlet.com Breaks Down Their 2025 Tech Suit Review

SwimOutlet goes behind the scenes of their Tech Suit Review with Director of Social Media Reese Gonzales and Olympian Mary-Sophie Harvey.

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Handling That “First Meet Back”

From goal setting, scheduling, getting back in shape and beyond, we plan on a smooth transition from the last season. That doesn’t always happen.

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The Hungry Swimmer: Creamy Mushroom Soup

In addition to veggies, this meal has two sources of protein to provide your body with key nutrients as you rest, recover and prepare for your next workout.

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Michael Phelps Finishes Runner-Up to “The Great One” Wayne Gretzky in The Match Golf Tourney

Michael Phelps, who was an avid golfer for most of his swimming career, says that his handicap is down to 6. He just-missed out on the $1 million purse last weekend.

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