Training

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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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 28 Swim Camps You Might Love This Summer

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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Dryland Training Principles Webinar Powered by SURGE Strength

Join Chris Ritter of SURGE Strength for a FREE opportunity to improve your dryland and learn more with a dryland training principles webinar.

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The Biomechanics of a Water Polo Shot

The different aspects that go into a successful shot in water polo.

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Leah Hayes on 4:03 400 IM, National Team Training Camp, and Racing Future UVA Teammates

SwimSwam sat down with World Champs medalist Leah Hayes after her superb racing at the 2023 Chicagoland Championships, highlighted by her 4:03.05 400 IM

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The Role of the Goalkeeper In Water Polo

The goalkeeper is the last and at the same time the first player who can be decisive in the final result of the match.

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Zoie Hartman Explains Difference in Training with Georgia Split Programs

Moreno Williams took over the women’s program this year and Hartman noticed a difference, saying Moreno gears the training for the women specifically

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Brooklyn Douthwright Only Decided to Swim the 100 Fly/200 Free Double at SECs 1 Week Ago

Tennessee’s Brooklyn Douthwright took on quite the double last night, placing 12th in the 100 fly before going on to win the 200 free half an hour later

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