Missy Franklin Could Be the World’s Best Once Again
Much has been made about the poor performance of Missy Franklin in Rio. The darling of the London Olympics found…
Canada’s Penny Oleksiak in High-Demand After Rio
Penny Oleksiak of Canada has been making her rounds since winning four medals at the Rio Olympics. In the past…
Why male models? 7 reasons why swimmers make great underwear models
Aussie swimmers Tomas Elliot and Kurt “Kendoll” Herzog model for Funky Trunks Underwear.
Brazilian Police Want Interview With IOC President Over Ticket Scalping Scandal
The IOC’s statement of cooperation with the investigation comes after IOC President Thomas Bach missed the opening of the Paralympics in Rio, where police wanted to interview him about the case.
The 5 Best Free Resources for up and Coming Swim Coaches
“After being a swim coach for 14 years and a science educator for 7 years in sunny Tucson AZ, I know the value of free.” By Chad Castillo
Open Letter to IPC president Sir Phillip Craven
“This is an open letter to Sir Craven asking for his help in fixing the classification problems. Without his help, no progress will be made.” By Layne Bro.
How to Get the Best Leg Motion on Your Start
The third coupling motion is also important and that is the back leg lift.
Watch the Hype Video for the 2024 Olympic City Bid, Los Angeles
“LA is a city of dreamers, where the impossible becomes possible.”
A new season is here. Define it on Day 1.
PUMP UP VIDEO! “A new season is here giving all swimmers new opportunities to swim fast. We are fresh off the Olympics and inspiration is running high.”
USA Swimming Names 65 Swimmers to National Junior Team
Maxime Rooney is one of 5 swimmers selected to the team in 3 events or more. Almost 50 fewer swimmers were chosen this year than last year.
Watch The Katinka Hosszu World Cup Highlight Reel
Hungary’s #IronLady Katinka Hosszu simply put on a show during the first 3-meet cluster of the 2016 FINA World Cup Series….
Nunawading’s Rohan Taylor Takes On New Coaching Director Role
Nunawading Swimming Club, home of 2016 Olympians Josh Beaver, Travis Mahoney and Belinda Hocking, are changing up their coaching staff.
Meet the Candidates: Robert Broyles, Administration Vice President
Mr. Robert Broyles of Moscow, ID, Administration Vice President of USA Swimming, will be running for re-election at next week’s annual convention. Last week Mr. Broyles was kind enough to give SwimSwam some of his time and answer some of our questions about his first term as Administration Vice President and what he hopes to accomplish in the future.
10 Things You Will Learn About Yourself from Swimming
Over the course of your career swimming will teach you a lot about life, and about yourself. Here are 10 such things you will learn via our favorite sport.
Four South American Records Set on Day Two of Jose Finkel Trophy
Thiago Simon broke the short course 200 breaststroke South American record posting a time of 2:02.58…
