Athletes Stand Up To Doping: Brent Hayden
“Athletes stand up to doping” is a new SwimSwam exclusive series where we reach out to athletes and get their unique perspectives on the recent doping issues. To follow along with all the recent doping scandals that have plagued the sport of swimming in the last few months, click here.
2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Charlotte: Day 4 Race Videos
Canada’s Santo Condorelli had a very convincing win in the men’s 100 freestyle on the final night in Charlotte.
Ledecky on Gold Medal Prospects: “I don’t think big picture like that”
Katie Ledecky isn’t motivated by gold medals or the fame and glory that come with them. What drives her is something much more simple.
TYR Sport signs American Record Holder Kelsi Worrell
“I am thrilled to officially begin life as a professional athlete,” said Worrell. “TYR has certainly helped me to get to this level, and I’m excited to strive for more.”
Katinka Hosszu Breaks Own Championship Record in 400 IM At Europeans
Katinka Hosszu broke her own European Championship record in the 400 IM during the first prelim session of the European Championships in London.
Unsuited James Guy Misses Out On 400 Free Final At European C’ships
Wearing a brief and a beard, reigning 400m freestyle World Championship silver medalist James Guy wound up 27th after the event’s prelims in London.
Romanian Robert Glinta Scores New 100 Back National Record In London
Robert Glinta crushed his own personal best to rock a new 100m backstroke Romanian National Record this morning at the 2016 European Championships.
Elizabeth Beisel: Taper for Trials is mentally different (Video)
Elizabeth Beisel, swimming her second final of the evening, emerged victorious with a time of 2:12.10
Now-Eligible Shane Ryan Scores First Irish National Record
After completing his mandatory one-year residency in Ireland, former U.S. National Teamer Shane Ryan scored his first Irish National Record this morning in London.
2016 Arena Pro Swim Series Charlotte: Sunday Night Recap (Video)
Lilly King was victorious on the final night of racing at the Arena Pro Swim Series in Charlotte in the 50 breast.
I Don’t Miss Swimming (But I Do Love It)
Kelly Offutt will always love swimming, but that doesn’t mean she’s going to miss it.
Josh Prenot: You have to redefine what “Good” is (Video)
Josh Prenot picked up his second win of the meet by besting the 200 IM in a time of 1:59.51
2016 European Championships Day 1 Prelims Live Recap
James Guy came out shockingly flat in his first race in these home European Championships
Sports and Development: Building Positive Legacies
I am hoping today to open a conversation about how the sports community, particularly federations and high-level athletes and coaches, can engage in the development of the places where training camps and competitions are held.
Mental Health for Athletes: How Mindfulness Can Help
The past is history, tomorrow is a mystery. But today is a gift-that’s why they call it the present. – Mike Ditka
