George Bovell Qualifies For His Fifth Olympic Games
Only a handful of swimmers have ever qualified to swim at five different Olympic Games over the course of their career. If Bovell competes in Rio, he will be tied for the 3rd-most all-time Olympic appearances
How Much Food Do Swimmers Really Need To Eat?
With two to three workouts per day, Olympic swimmers can burn about 3,000 calories-10,000 per day working out. When you consider how many calories they burn off per day, their intake is understandable. What is more important than simply eating a lot, however, is what they eat.
Michael Phelps Won’t Swim at Paris-Chartes World Cup Stop
Phelps’ management said he will not be competing in France because he wants to concentrate on the US National Championship meet in San Antonio.
Michael Phelps and Mark Spitz to Partake in Doha GOALS Summit
22-time Olympic medalist, Michael Phelps, has been announced as one of 14 world-class athletes participating in the Doha GOALS forum…
10 Similarities Between Swimmers and Sharks #SharkWeek
Think you and JAWS have nothing in common? Think again!
The Evolution of Butterfly: Is Yuya’s Dolphin Diving The ‘Next Big Thing’?
As the stroke continues to evolve, however, you have to wonder if more efficient way to teach the stroke or if these standouts are simply just anomalies.
Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #1 Happy 30th Birthday to the Greatest Ever
Phelps Phelps Phelps. He’s 30 now, but will be looking to add more hardware to his collection of Olympic Medals which is now 22-deep.
Japan’s Hagino Confirms He Is Pulling Out of Worlds Due to Broken Elbow
Japan’s powerhouse Kosuke Hagino officially pulls out of Worlds; Kazan Curse continues.
3 Steps to Becoming a Thoughtful and Conscious Swimmer
More thoughtful swimmers are those that focus on the little things which will ultimately cultivate in reaching their full potential.
Shout from the Stands: Michael Phelps Numerology, Life Path Number 5 Equals Olympic Success
“Olympic year 2016 would be Phelps’s Nine year. 9 means completion.”
Bobo Gigi’s Favorite Moments Of Michael Phelps’ Career
In honor of Michael Phelps’s 30th birthday, SwimSwam’s top commenter, Bobo Gigi, has compiled a list of some of his favorite moments from Phelps’ long career.
At age 30, Michael Phelps’ impact on swimming already profound
In honor of Michael Phelps’ 30th birthday, take a look back at the impact he’s already had on the sport of swimming.
Tickets Go On Sale Monday For 2016 US Olympic Team Trials
Our most recent count of US Olympic Trial Qualifiers as of June 23rd showed that 989 swimmers have qualified for the meet.
Exclusive: Australia’s Daniel Tranter Will Accompany Bowman in Move to Tempe
Australian National Champion, Daniel Tranter is another swimmer joining Bowman’s clan in Tempe.
Do Not Pee or Poop in Pools Warns Center for Disease Control
CDC report strongly recommended not to “pee or poop in the water” in order to prevent dangerous chemicals from forming when that pee or poop chemically reacts with the chlorine.
