SwimSwam’s Top 15 Comments From Olympic Trials Part Two
We sifted through approximately 6,396 comments on the U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II live recaps (from day four through day eight) and narrowed it down to 15.
An Homage To Omaha: A Swim Fan’s Reflections On A Week At Olympic Trials
A look back at what was a whirlwind week in Omaha from a fan’s perspective.
The Hungry Swimmer: Strawberry Date Bars
Since summer is a great time to use cooling fruits and berries, these are very timely. Quick, easy, healthy dessert!
Phelps Hugs Schmitt For Reasons Far Beyond Swimming
Both Schmitt and Phelps have gone public about their serious struggles with an insidious ugly monster called depression.
SwimSwam Pulse: 53% Think a 2:19 Will Win Olympic 200 Breast Gold
More than half of voters predicted a 2:19 to win the Olympic gold medal in the women’s 200 breaststroke – right at the world record-level.
No Need to Fear: Zach “Batman” Harting is Going to Tokyo
Gotham has been saved. Zach “Batman” Harting has officially qualified for the 2021 US Olympic Team after winning the men’s 200 butterfly.
‘Weird’ U.S. Olympic Trials Highlight Lasting Impacts of Pandemic Delay
The one-year pandemic delay put established swimmers on the defense. For rising swimmers, they had nothing to lose – and a bonus year to gain it all.
SwimSwam’s Top Ten Comments Through Olympic Trials Day 4 Prelims
We’ve pulled some of our favorite comments from the live recaps of the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II so far, through the day four prelims session.
Swimming’s TopTenTweets: Seebohm Goes From McKeown’s Idol To Her Teammate
We’re back this week with swimming’s TopTenTweets presented by Arena, where we round up the best of the swimming Twitterverse.
SwimSwam Pulse: 64% Suspect Wave I Qualifiers Will Not Swim Wave II Trials
Almost two-thirds of voters expected at least one top-2 finisher from Wave I of U.S. Olympic Trials to pass on the chance to swim in Wave II.
Summer League and the Olympics
Summer League and the Olympics go hand in hand in the development of a young swimmer.
Michael Chadwick and Jacob Pebley and a Message From Squatty Potty
Michael Chadwick and Jacob Pebley are champions in the pool and on the stool thanks to a partnership with Squatty Potty…
“Why We Swim”: A Review of Award-Winning Author Bonnie Tsui’s Book
Tsui’s 2020 book “is a tale of how swimming unites all of us and is in some way a part of all of us.”
Swim Mom Musings: Set Your Soul on Fire
The memories and lessons you’ve gained from swimming that go far beyond the lane lines. These are a few of the gifts you will treasure for a lifetime.
The Hungry Swimmer: Healthy Breakfast Cookies
These cookies are basically like eating your morning bowl of oatmeal…..but in a more fun way.
