The Powerlist

Early Morning Training and Sleep Deprivation: Facts and Solutions

Even though the importance of sleep is scientifically proven, changing the culture of our sport will be a long and challenging process.

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SwimSwam Podcast: ECU Swimmers on Trying to Revive Swim & Dive Programs

We discussed what made East Carolina such a special team, how the fundraising of over $400,000 has gone, and what it will take to revive this storied program

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Rewatch Opening and Closing Ceremonies on the Olympic YouTube Channel

Celebrate the 2020 Olympic year virtually by rewatching opening and closing ceremonies on the official YouTube channel of the Olympic Games.

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Irish Record Holder Mona McSharry Declines Dublin Training

19-year-old Mona McSharry of Ireland is already an established elite racer, but in many ways, her career is just beginning.

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New Zealand Declares Victory in Coronavirus Battle; Most Restrictions Lifted

With the exception of border controls, swimming in New Zealand can return with full force this week, including training and meets.

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Connecticut To Reopen Pools At 50% Capacity On June 17

The state of Connecticut will move to Phase 2 of its reopening plan on June 17, with pools allowed to reopen at 50% capacity.

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The Hungry Swimmer: Upgrade Your Pancakes

Two things we love at SwimSwam: Practice + Pancakes. With practices beginning to resume, it’s the perfect time to take your pancake game to the next level.

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See 2379 New Swim Jobs You Might Love

If you don’t like the career you’re in, you might want to work in the swimming community and be a part of our swimming family! Go here to see 2779 Swim Jobs.

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3 Things Swimmers Can Do Daily to Build Self-Confidence

Struggling to consistently be confident? Here are three things you can do each day at the pool to keep your self-confidence high.

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Daily Dryland Swimming Workouts #77 – Aerobic Leg Workout

The goal of today’s workout is to keep you moving nonstop for the entire duration of the workout. 

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7 Misconceptions About Mental Training for Swimmers

There’s a lot of confusion around mental training for swimmers. Here’s what it can and can’t do for you and your swimming.

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Daily Swim Coach Workout #117

SwimSwam’s daily swimming workout series is a collection of workouts written by coaches from a variety of backgrounds. All daily…

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10 Michigan Water Polo Athletes Named To Spring Academic All-Big Ten Team

U-M had 118 honorees in the fall and 87 in the winter, giving them 405 total in 2019-20. The overall total is 33 more than the 2018-19 academic year (372).

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New Aussie Head Coach Rohan Taylor Talks Transition & Targets

“Collaboration, Commitment, Communication, Consistency,” is the motto Rohan Taylor uses to describe his coaching philosophy.

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Ruehle, Duican & Gibson Among Big 12 Gautt Postgraduate Scholarship Recipients

Iowa State’s Emma Ruehle, TCU’s Radu Duican and Texas’ Alicia Gibson were the three swimming and diving athletes to receive the postgrad scholarship.

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