How To See Splits From The 2016 Olympic Games
One of the most asked questions to the SwimSwam staff during the 2016 Olympic Games so far have been how to see splits from the races. Here is a step-by-step guide to ensure that you’re able to see all the splits.
8 Reasons Why Swim Parents Should Watch the Olympics With Their Kids
My family watched the Olympics together, and the excitement we shared has stayed with me. As swim parents, we now have the privilege of sharing the Olympic experience with our kids. Here are a few reasons why it’s important to watch the Olympics with your kids…
Social Media Olympics: Internet Explodes After Phelps Wins 19th Gold
Michael Phelps has been mentioned across the internet nearly 250,000 times over the last 24 hours.
Watch the Race Videos from Day 2 of 2016 U.S. Open
Watch all the championship final races from Day 2 of 2016 U.S. Open Championships.
Dana Vollmer: I did what I set out to do (Video)
Defending Olympic champion Dana Vollmer managed to get on the podium. Vollmer was a 56.63 to take the bronze.
Penny Oleksiak: 2x Olympic Medallist Or Creator Of The Swimmers Dougie?
Her performances have rocketed here to stardom in Canada over night, although we at SwimSwam still credit her fame to creating the swimmers dougie.
2016 Speedo Juniors: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
Zoe Bartel of Fort Collins Area Swim Team broke the Speedo Junior Nationals meet record in the 100 breast on Monday night, winning the event with 1:08.11.
Ledecky: After 2013 my goal was 3:56 or better (Video)
Ledecky was outstanding, reminiscent of a 2007-2008 Michael Phelps, beating the world record line by over a body length and finishing several body-lengths ahead of second place
Peaty: Hopefully there’s many more boundaries to be broken (Video)
Great Britain’s Adam Peaty absolutely demolished what anyone in the world thought was possible in the 100m breaststroke.
Foods To Avoid On Race Day
Race day is no different from the rest of the season, but there’re some foods to avoid on race day that you might otherwise be able to enjoy now and then
SwimSwam Pulse: 58% Felt IOC Decision Was Too Soft On Russia
More than half of respondents said they felt the IOC’s decision didn’t go far enough, and only 17.3% – 172 total votes felt it was too strict a punishment.
Sarah Sjostrom: “I had doubts all the time” (Video)
As expected, Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom absolutely dominated the field here in Rio in the 100m butterfly
2016 Olympics: Day 3 Prelims Photo Vault
Thanks to photographer Simone Castrovillari for these Olympic swimming photos.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Two Finals Live Recap
2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…
James Magnussen: We’re thrilled with a bronze medal (Video)
Australia, after not even medaling in the 400 Free Relay in London, managed to make it onto the podium this time around with a 3rd place finish
