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What I’ll Miss About COVID-19

With many indoor pools closed throughout the pandemic, swimming outdoors in frigid temperatures has brought joy (along with blue lips and chattering teeth).

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Shouts From The Stands: Sometimes Holding On Does More Damage Than Letting Go

“This life lesson is something that I am just starting to come to terms with…swimming was what taught it to me.”

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: Erica Sullivan Talks Oscar Noms, Greg Meehan Approves

We’re back this week with swimming’s TopTenTweets presented by Arena, where we round up the best of the swimming Twitterverse.

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In a Moment

When seasons (or careers) were abruptly cut short last year, looking back on all of the little moments can help give the perspective that it was all worth it.

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How To Get The SwimSwam Magazine Swimsuit Issue With The Abbey Weitzeil Cover

It is time to subscribe to SwimSwamMAG to get the Olympic Preview and the Olympic Year in Review. The next issue, Swimsuit Issue, ships March 24th.

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The Hungry Swimmer: All About Oatmeal 3.0

Not only is oatmeal a great source of high quality energy, but it is such a versatile food that can be enjoyed in so many ways!

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Ian Finnerty Explains Reasons Behind Pre-Olympic Retirement

Finnerty explains that staying in swimming an extra year for the 2020-21 season was a challenge in itself, as he had been ready to move on

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Will Texas’ Glut of Talent Hurt Them in Recruiting? Competitors Say ‘No’

The Texas men will leave at least 8, and possibly as many as 10, NCAA qualifying swimmers home this season. Fans wonder if this will hurt them in recruiting, but coaches say no.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 62% Say Olympians Should Get Earlier Vaccine Priority

Almost two-thirds of SwimSwam readers said Olympic athletes should get to move up in line for the coronavirus vaccine ahead of Tokyo.

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Speaking With Athletes About Mental Health and Wellness

Speaking about mental health is not easy. Most coaches are not trained in the field of psychology, which leaves them feeling uncomfortable …

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: Bronte Campbell Gets Left Behind

We’re back this week with swimming’s TopTenTweets presented by Arena, where we round up the best of the swimming Twitterverse.

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Swimming Legend Missy Franklin Announces Pregnancy

Missy Franklin announced today that she is pregnant with her and husband Hayes Johnson’s first child. The couple married in September 2019.

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Becky Adlington Gives Birth To Second Child Albie Bennet Parsons

Olympic gold medalist and former world record holder Becky Adlington has announced the birth of her second child Albie Bennett Parsons.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 64% Predicted Slower NCAA Invite Times In 2021

Almost two-thirds of voters accurately predicted that NCAA invite times would get slower amid the pandemic in the year 2021.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: A Very Sleepy Peaty

We’re back this week with swimming’s TopTenTweets presented by Arena, where we round up the best of the swimming Twitterverse.

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