Non College

Kliment Kolesnikov Explains the Necklace he Wears During All His Races

Kolesnikov walked away from Abu Dhabi with 5 medals, 4 golds and a silver, even though he wore a necklace during every race (and has for his whole career)

Team Canada Women Break Down Decisive 4×200 Free Relay World Title

The clear standout split on that relay is anchor Rebecca Smith coming home in 1:51.68, the fastest in the field by almost a full second

Alia Atkinson Shares Thoughts on 50 Breast DQ, Retirement from Swimming

In the 100 breast, The field’s veteran, co-World Record holder Alia Atkinson finished in fourth, just off the podium. This was the last race of her career

SwimSwam Pulse: 48% Think Dahlia Has Best Shot To Rebound and Make 2022 Worlds

Nearly half of voters believe Kelsi Dahlia has the best chance of qualifying for the 2022 Worlds team among 2016 Olympians that missed the Tokyo squad.

Will Licon on Bouncing Back from Second 3rd Place Finish at OT’s in Career

Will Licon won his first world champs medal, a bronze in the 200 breast, after earning the same place (for the 2nd time in his career) at Trials this summer

Swim of the Week: Louise Hansson’s Surprise 100 Back World Title

Louise Hansson went from almost not racing the 100 back at SC Worlds to winning the gold medal in what was one of the fastest swims in history.

2021 Swammy Awards: Rocco Meiring Is African Coach of the Year

Rocco Meiring won the Swammy for African Coach of the Year. The South African coach has produced greats like Tatjana Schoenmaker and Kaylene Corbett.

2021 Swammy Awards: British Coach of the Year, Dave McNulty

Dave McNulty coached 5 swimmers from Team Great Britain to Olympic medals, including Tom Dean’s win in the 200m freestyle.

GMX7 Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 12/24/2021

There was a ton of fast age group swimming over the last two weeks, headlined by the Winter Juniors held jointly in Greensboro and Austin.

Were There More DNSes and DQs in the 2021 World SC Championships than Before?

Lydia Jacoby did not start (DNS) the 100 breaststroke due to close contact with a COIVD-19 positive individual at the 2021 World Championships.

Claire Curzan Studied Video of Kromowidjojo, Sjostrom Before the 50 Fly Final

Claire Curzan broke the World Junior Record with a massive personal best. After going low-25s in prelims and semifinals, Curzan broke through with a 24.55

2021 World Swimming Championships: Final Results

The men’s 100 breaststroke podium featured Ilya Shymanovich, Nicolò Martinenghi, and Nic Fink. See the rest of the medalists here.

The Race Club: For Butterfly and Breaststroke, Use Your Head

When it comes to breaststroke and butterfly, you can use your head by optimizing head position and reducing frontal drag, among other things.

Siobhan Haughey E Kolesnikov Vincono Il Trofeo Dei Campionati Mondiali

FINA ha assegnato il Championship Trophy a conclusione dei Mondiali Vincono Haughey e Kolesnikov. Italia seconda per le squadre

Buon Natale, Che l’Acqua Vi Sia Amica, Sempre.

Buon Natale. I nostri auguri più sinceri non possono esulare dall’acqua, dunque, che l’acqua possa esservi amica. Sempre.