The IOC Will Lose the Podium Protest Battle, No Matter How Hard They Fight
Regardless of what the IOC does, podium protests will be a focal point of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The only decision left is whether the IOC wants…
Beyond The Lane Lines: Hangzhou 2022 Goes Underground
Catch up on this week’s Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring swimming stories spanning Arizona to Panama to China to Australia.
Ask Swim Mom: When Will My Child Move Up?
Although some kids possibly are overlooked for moving up through the ranks, usually there is a reason why coaches keep kids in certain groups.
Ryan Murphy, Katie Hoff & Josh Davis on Champion’s Mojo Podcast
Champion’s Mojo Podcast, a weekly podcast for the swimming community was recently nominated as a Top 5 Finalist for the 24th Annual Webby Awards…
Early Morning Training and Sleep Deprivation: Facts and Solutions
Even though the importance of sleep is scientifically proven, changing the culture of our sport will be a long and challenging process.
The Hungry Swimmer: Upgrade Your Pancakes
Two things we love at SwimSwam: Practice + Pancakes. With practices beginning to resume, it’s the perfect time to take your pancake game to the next level.
Canada’s Savard Makes Acting Debut In Cannes-Selected Film
Canadian Olympian Katerine Savard is making a name for herself outside the pool as she made her on-screen acting debut in the film, ‘Nadia, Butterfly.’
SwimSwam Pulse: 69% Believe It’s Safe For Their Area Pools To Reopen
The majority of SwimSwam voters felt their local area could safely reopen pools, with about 20% saying they didn’t feel local pools should reopen yet.
Beyond The Lane Lines: VDB Baby, Naoko’s New Role & Brighouse Recognition
Catch up on the latest Beyond the Lane Lines news featuring Cameron van der Burgh, Imoto Naoko and a rare swimming coin worth thousands.
Think Social Grouping, Not Just Social Distancing, When Swim Practices Resume
Social distancing will be a big focus of the return to the pool after quarantine. But, social grouping should be on your mind too.
Column: A Guide To Coping With Post-COVID Return To The Pool
While COVID-19 may have brought the world of swimming to a stall, I am confident that we will make it through this and soon return to our happy place.
American Red Cross Releases Guidance For Safe Facility Re-Opening
As pools begin to re-open across the United States, the American Red Cross has released guidelines to help allow pools to open in a safe manner.
UPDATE: Some Southeast Michigan Counties Will Allow Pools to Reopen
Health Departments in Southeast Michigan makes the decision to close pools indefinitely in order to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Swim Mom: The Secret To Motivating Our Kids
The best way to encourage our kids to put down video games and phones is not by bribing or threatening them — but by inspiring them.
“I Was In The Presence Of Greatness”: Don Wagner Recounts Coaching Janet Evans
Early on in Wagner’s illustrious coaching career, he spent one year with Evans during the height of her career in 1989.
