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6 Tips for Days When You Really, Really Don’t Feel Like Going to Swim Practice

Going to practice feeling like a struggle? Here are some proven strategies and tips to conquer today’s swim practice, even though you might not be feeling it.

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FINIS Set of the Week: Blade Trinity

An even rougher start than Ryan Reynolds’ superhero movie career.

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UC Santa Cruz Works Speed in the Water, Hypoxic Out of the Water | PRACTICE + PANCAKES

We went to a practice with UC Santa Cruz. On this rainy Wednesday afternoon, head coach Crawford wanted his team to get comfortable with being uncomfortable

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Smoliga on ASU “The more we celebrate each other, the stronger we’re becoming as a unit”

Olivia Smoliga had a solid showing in Westmont, clocking 24.6 in the 50 free (3rd), 54.9 in the 100 free (6th), and 2:01.6 in the 200 free (12th)

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Leah Shackley Drives One Hour Each Way to Train By Herself at a SCY YMCA 6 Days a Week

At the Westmont Pro Swim, high school senior Leah Shackley placed 2nd in the 100 back and 3rd in the 200 back, 100 fly, and 200 fly.

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Hugo Gonzalez Reflects on First World Title, First 200 Back PB Since 2017

At the 2024 World Championships in Doha, Hugo Gonzalez won his first world title, winning the 200 backstroke in 1:55.30, a huge PB for the Spanish native

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Torri Huske on Olympic Redshirt Season: “I feel like I’m… living life on easy mode”

After arguably the best in-season meet of her career where she swam numerous personal bests, Huske is feeling much less stressed outside the pool.

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FINIS Set of the Week: The Room

Written with the passion of Tennessee Williams.

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Penny Oleksiak Reflects on Taking a Step Back after Injuries, Move to Mission Viejo

After racing for the first time in nearly a year, Olympic champion Penny Oleksiak had a conversation with SwimSwam in Westmont.

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Emma Weyant Unpacks Her Sporti Collab, Riviera Reverie Swim & Activewear Collection

Ahead of the SEC Champs, Emma’s best performance since the 2020 Olympics, see dropped her second Sporti Collab,  Riviera Reverie…

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2024 Auburn War Eagle Swim Camps – Sign Up Today

Head Coach Ryan Wochomurka will lead the Auburn swim camps, along with Auburn’s coaching staff, special guest Rowdy Gaines, and a qualified staff

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arena Introduces The Next Evolution In Elite Racing Goggles: Cobra Edge

Designed to meet the demands of competitive swimmers, the new Cobra Edge boasts refined fit that contours seamlessly to the face, ensures optimal stability.

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37-Year-Old Brooke Boak Makes Olympic Trials Cut in First 50 Free Since 2008

Swimming at the 2024 Westmont Pro Swim Series, 37-Year-Old Brooke Boak clocked a 25.24 50m freestyle, which was significant for many reasons.

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Underwater Training Helped Claire Curzan Flourish in Long Course at 2024 World Champs

The soon-to-be sophomore said she’s been doing more aerobic free to build a base and a lot of underwater work, which serves her well in finishing her races

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