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Two Tips for Parents about Swim Meets – Swim Mom Wisdom

“A coach once told me that his favorite swim parents are the ones who jump in and help–wherever they are needed–and don’t expect anything in return. Keep that in mind, especially at swim meets.”

Brazilian Court Rules to Reopen Ryan Lochte’s Case

An appellate court has ruled in favor of continuing the criminal case against Ryan Lochte. 

Calypso Sheridan Wins Thrice as NU Tops Illinois, Rutgers

The Australian freshman took the 200 breast, 100 back, and 200 IM in Northwestern’s win last night.

Canadian Hall of Fame Coach Paul Meronen Passes Away

Paul Meronen, who coached Canada’s first women’s Olympic gold medalist has passed away.

Ruta Meilutyte Swims First-Ever 1500 Free at Aussie SC Champs

2017 AUSTRALIAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPS Thursday, October 26th – Saturday, October 28th SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre, Oaklands Park, South Australia…

2017 Aussie SC C’ships Wrap Up With Morgan Double, McKeon Gold

Golden girl Emma McKeon continues to carve her name into Australian swimming history.

Teen Minna Atherton Claims 50 Back All Comers Record

While competing during this morning’s prelims on the final of the 2017 Australian Short Course Championships, 17-year-old Minna Atherton crushed a new All Comers Record in the women’s 50m backstroke timed final.

Cate Campbell on 50 PB – I Had the World’s Best Nap This Afternoon

Cate Campbell proved once again that ‘She’s Back’ with a monster time of 23.19 in the 50m race, splitting 11.25/11.94

“Lane 0-Lane Of Dreams” Nominated at The Sport Film Festival Italy

“Lane 0 The Lane Of Dreams” Is A Feature Length Documentary About The Struggle Of A Group Of Swimmers From…

MP Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 10/25/2017

Check out the Weekly Wonders for the weekend of October 20-22, 2017.

SwimMom Musings: Next Chapters

For my entire lifetime as a parent, I have been a swim mom.  I can probably count the races that I have missed on one hand and always for reasons out of my control. Until now.

Columbia Swim Club Releases Hype Video For Jim Devine Invitational

Columbia Swim Club is preparing to kick off their season with the annual Jim Devine invitational

Watch Cate Campbell Crush 23.19 50 SC Free Commonwealth Record

Re-live Cate Campbell’s Australian, All Comers and Commonwealth Record-setting 50m freestyle swim from day 2 of the 2017 Australian Short Course Championships,

Celebrating Emily Seebohm’s 25th Career Short Course National Title

“I want to be like Leisel Jones and be one of the best Australians ever seen and go to four Olympics – there (would be) nothing better,” says Seebohm looking ahead to the near future.

Aussie Coach Scott Volkers Arrested For Indecent Treatment of Child

Controversial coach Scott Volkers of Australia was arrested at his Queensland home today, October 27th.