Training

Team Trials Later in the Year Means More Time “In the Hamster Wheel” for Nic Fink

Fink gives us an update on his training at Georgia Tech, saying he’s put in a good block this winter and has done more yardage than he has in 18 months

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Siobhan Haughey… is a Breaststroker Now?

time-trialed the 100 breast and competed in the 50 breast, breaking a national record in the 50 and going best times in both

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Regan Smith on 2:05.3 200 Back: “I’ve done a lot of 200 backstroke practices with Bob”

After her race, Smith said she just went into the race like a practice because she has done a LOT of 200 back work with Bob since arriving at ASU.

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The Sandpipers Recently Swam Their Annual 2k for Time… And Then They had to Redo It

After negative-splitting her 400m free to take the win in 4:05 in Ft. Lauderdale, we caught up with Katie Grimes about her training the last couple months.

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Ilya Khraun on 1:54.4 2Fly Canadian Record: “I was expecting maybe like, 1:56.0”

The senior from sandpipers swam a smart race, hanging on Julian’s hip through 150 before using a big underwater and finish to hit the wall in a 2+ second PB

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Competitor Coach of the Month: Anthony Nesty

Nesty guided the University of Florida to its first sweep of the SEC men’s and women’s titles since 2009.

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FINIS Set of the Week: Lunchtime IM Workout

This week’s set features some medley training that finishes with a bit of speed work with fins.

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TCU’s Pool Was Unusable All Season, But Still Produced an NCAA Qualifier

This year Jadon Wuilliez didn’t let anything get in the way of qualifying for NCAAs, not even being unable to train in his home pool.

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Paul Yetter Breaks Down His “Rule of Thumb” For Guesstimating IM Potential

North Baltimore Aquatic Club head coach Paul Yetter, coach of one of the best 400 IMers in history, runs the math on his rule of thumb for event potential.

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With Improved Back Half, David Johnston Hoping not to “Sellout” in 500Fr Prelims at NCs

Last year as a sophomore, Johnston made the 500 free A-final at NCAAs but added .61 at night, ultimately finishing in 6th.

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Olivia Bray Swims 4:37 500 Free, Presents Herself as a 3-Day Threat at NCAAs

Bray swam a 4:40 two weeks ago and 4:37.31 last night, well in contention to make an A-final at NCAAs next month. 

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See 33 Swim Camps You Might Love In 2023

These swim camps are headed by some of the best coaches in swimming. Stay tuned. More swim camps will be listed soon.

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FINIS Set of the Week: Get Out of a Lull With Some Scull(ing)

This week’s set features some sculling and catch-up work with FINIS’ iso paddles.

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