The Woman Who Went Head-to-Head with Michael Phelps in Open Competition
It was the mixed 400 free relay (did not realize they had that event in 2007) and the Aussie’s opted for the Female-Female-Male-Male Strategy
Watch Mark Spitz Race at the NCAA Championships, 1969-1972
Though Mark Spitz is best known for winning 7 gold medals at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, the Indiana Hoosier also had a legendary NCAA career.
Swimming From Home Talk Show: Erika Brown on Finding Ways to Get Better
Brown breaks down the other ways she’s found to get better during her time out of the pool, including going on 3-4 mile runs daily in the morning
Kentucky State Champion Creates Fun Quarantine Video With Important Message
Check out how the combined state champions of Kentucky, the Highlands High School Bluebirds, are trying to stay wet at home.
Swimming From Home Talk Show: Katie Drabot on Team Support, Top Movies
Drabot has found solace in spending time with family and teammates and trying to stay active and fit in different ways besides swimming
WATCH: Cameron van der Burgh Resets 50 Breast World Record In Rome
van der Burgh broke the 50 WR for the third time when he edged a historically competitive field at the 2009 World Championships in a time of 26.67.
Swimming From Home: Breeja Larson on Airbnb Olympic Experiences, Mental Clinics
Breeja Larson enlightened me about Airbnb Experiences, specifically how you can buy one with an Olympian and sometimes even get a lesson in their event
Epic Swims: Brendan Hansen’s Double BR World Records at 2006 Nationals
At the 2006 US Nationals, Brendan Hansen went on a double world record spree in the 100/200 breast. Read more on how Hansen took down the records here.
Swimming From Home: Emily Escobedo on Infinity Pool Training, Quarantine in NY
National Teamer Emily Escobedo has been one of the few fortunate ones to still (as of the time of this interview) have access to a pool – an infinity pool
Swimming From Home Talk Show: Kathleen Baker on Not Bottling your Emotions
Now stuck at home, she has been leaning heavily on her national teammates for support and kinship by checking in with them.
Swimming From Home: Jason Calanog on Being the Dad He’s Always Wanted to Be
One of his sons is in 4th grade, and he has helped him with his now online schooling, meaning that Calanog has had to relearn quite a bit himself
Semifinal Shockers: 10 Epic Swims From Semifinals That Inspired Us
Here we count down some of the greatest performances from semifinal races of the last 20-ish years. These races are just as memorable as the finals.
WATCH: Michael Phelps Wins First World Title With 200 Fly WR In Fukuoka
Relive Phelps winning his first world title at the 2001 Championships in Fukuoka, breaking the 200 fly world record for the second time in four months.
Staying Competitive in Uncertain Times
For all competitive swimmers and athletes, the current COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions pose unique challenges to their lives.
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British Swimming Presents: Highlights of the Stay at Home Diving Series
This may not be the diving content you wanted, but it’s the diving content you didn’t know you needed.
