Building A Better Meet Schedule
Is there a way to optimize the NCAA meet schedule so fewer swimmers are forced to swim doubles on a single day?
Ranking the 2020 Women’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: Honorable Mentions
We’re expanding our NCAA swimming & diving recruiting class ranks this year, counting down the top 16 classes of freshmen entering the NCAA next fall.
Survey: Division I Coaches Say Scholarships Won’t Be Affected By Pandemic
In an informal survey, 100% of responding Division I swim coaches say their scholarship budget has not been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Italian Olympic Gold Medalist Paltrinieri Back Into The Water In Rome
Italian olympic gold medalist Gregorio Paltrinieri back into the water in outdoor pool in Rome during “phase 2” of quarantine
Russian Anti-Doping Agency to Progressively Resume Testing in Late May
The Russian Anti-Doping Agency will resume testing later this month after a month-long hiatus due to government initiatives to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Revered IU Alum & BHSN Coach Dave Tanner Dies At 70 Due To Cancer
Tanner swam for Doc Counsilman during his collegiate career, and would go on to coach Bloomington High School North for over two decades.
9 Books for Swimmers and Swim Coaches
Looking for some awesome books for swimmers and swim coaches? Here is my essential reading list for swimmers and coaches.
Michael Phelps – The Making Of A Champion
The story of how Phelps, the winningest Olympian in history, developed into the world’s greatest swimmer.
Chalmers On Dressel: “His Skills Are Unbelievable”
Hear what Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers says about World champion Caeleb Dressel in terms of skills and his ferocity in the water.
SwimSwam Pulse: 68% Believe Tokyo Olympics Will Go On In 2021
More than two-thirds of voters are still optimistic that the Tokyo Olympics will go on in 2021 without a cancellation, despite concern from some officials.
Penny Oleksiak, Cheerios Team Up to Donate over $1 Million to Food Banks Canada
Penny Oleksiak, a 2016 Olympic gold medalist, is part of an effort by General Mills to redirect its Olympic advertising into foodbank advertising.
Fitter and Faster FREE Broadcasts May 11th to 15th
Fitter and Faster’s Upcoming FREE Live Broadcasts for the week of May 11th through the 15th include elites coaches and five Olympians.
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Reducing Frontal Drag With Hammer Head Swim Caps
The Race Club’s Dr. Gary Hall Sr. explains how the Hammer Head caps effectively reduce frontal drag and allow your swimming speed to reach the next level.
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Stefano Ballo Among Italian Swimmers Returning To The Pool
With government-issued safety guidelines published, the training centers will now have to adhere to them in order to reopen to the general public.
Former World Record Holder Akhiro Yamaguchi Reconsidering Retirement
One-time world record holder Akhiro Yamguchi of Japan is reconsidering retirement in light of a delayed Summer Olympic Games.
