“Budgie Smugglers” Officially Added to the Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary gave every swim mom on Earth a little giggle when the term “budgie smugglers” was included into the OED 2016 Update.
Michael Phelps Gold Cover 2016 Olympic Preview Magazine
This is the one magazine you want to celebrate and remember Olympic swimming in 2016.
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How to Supercharge Your Job Posting on Swimswam
Seven tips for improving your job posting right now!
Funkita Launches New Range and Global Giveaway
Aussie label Funkita has launched its latest swimwear collection with a stunning image series of its Rio bound athletes. See how you can win a Funkita swimsuit from the new Luma Nation collection.
Rebel Olympian Anthony Ervin on the Rich Roll Podcast
Anthony Ervin: “I’ve always felt the story of my life has been about being normal but on the fringes of abnormality, and it’s the fringes that separate my history from the rest.”
Michael Phelps Talks 400 Free Relay, Taper Strategy, and Boomer (Video)
On Sunday afternoon, Olympic great Michael Phelps sat down to answer fans’ questions on Facebook Live. In the video, he talked about his training in the lead up to Rio and the challenges that lie ahead at the Games, specifically the men’s 400 free relay.
Opinion: Jaded Swim Fans Dampen Enthusiasm Of Trials
Swimming still has a long way to go from a fan-growing perspective.
O*H*I*O Masters Swimmers Challenge 36 Miles of Lake Erie
Our adventure began as an idea among a group of Masters swimmers training for open water races last summer. “How cool would it be,” we thought, “to swim across Lake Erie and raise money for a good cause.”
How to present Michael Phelps an Award and Make Him Laugh
Two days before the 200 butterfly final at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, I get a text message. Mel,…
Ledecky’s 800m Freestyle–Most Dominant Swim of the US Olympic Trials
If you’re Katie Ledecky, you dominate. It’s what you do. Congratulations Katie on posting the most dominating swim of Trials last week.
NIH to Conduct Zika Virus Study Among U.S. Olympic Team Members
In response to concerns about the Zika Virus, which has caused speculations about health risks at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, the National Institute of Health will fund a study to monitor potential infections among members of the U.S. Olympic Team.
Swimming: The Olympic Sport That Transcends the World
By comparison, basketball, baseball, and football, politics, and the open seas are jockstraps. Compared with swimming, Donald Trump is clam chowder and Hillary Clinton a slice of celery. Compared with swimming, Bernie Sanders is an aardvark.
6 Amazing Things Swim Parents Do
Watching Olympic Trials, I loved the athlete interviews. I was especially impressed when swimmers thanked their parents. What wonderful people they are to acknowledge mom and dad during their moments of glory.
Yoga for Swimmers (Video): A Sequence to Enhance Recovery
One of the greatest advantages to incorporating yoga into your training plan is how it will allow you to recover more effectively…
SwimMom Musings: To Every Champion
Now that the trials are in the books and the newly crowned and seasoned veterans head for Rio, it’s time to reflect.
