Ryan Hoffer Explains Transition from Taper Swimmer to In-Season Stud
Hoffer admits that when he came to Cal, he wasn’t the best in-season swimmer, focusing much more on swimming well once he had a good rest under his belt
“Once Upon a Comeback” Doc Film Details Dara Torres’ Eating Disorder
Torres pushed boundaries for gender and age, forging new paths for women. However, underneath the success was a mounting pressure to look a certain way
Cesar Cielo Gives Personal Account on Defining Moments of his Career
Cielo also dives deep into his experience at the 2008 Olympics, admitting that mentally he was in quite a bad place heading into the 100 free
Abbey Weitzeil Breaks Down Dream Come True After Signing with Speedo
In 2016 Weitzeil swept the 50 and 100 free at U.S. Trials. At the 2016 Olympics in Rio, Weitzeil notched the fastest split on the women’s 4×100 free relay
Matt Kredich Discusses how to Effectively Communicate with Athletes
This includes being aware of his body language, letting athletes decide what success means to them, and straying away from anger as a coaching method.
“Finding Ultra” Author Rich Roll on Harnessing Vulnerability as a Superpower
Rich Roll, globally famous podcaster and former DI swimmer from Stanford, has a superpower—vulnerability—and when times get tough, he taps into its marrow.
Ranomi Kromowidjojo on the Importance of Self-Development as a Pro Swimmer
Ranomi is a big proponent of self-development outside of the pool and staying balanced as a swimmer with other interests or things you can turn to
USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey on 2021 US Olympic Trials
Tim’s got big goals and the organizational skill to make them happen. I strongly believe the Hinchey era will come to define our sport in the future
Andreas Vazaios on the Importance of Emotional Intelligence for Swimmers
The Greek swimmer shares some of the things he’s learned about these topics and how they’ve trickled into his life as a swimmer and as a human.
Calvin Werts on How to Make Your Passion for Swimming and Creativity Into a Job
Calvin tells us how he worked his way from intern to paid employee and some of the things he found helpful along the way.
Coleen Gillilan Surprises Herself with Near-PBs After Up-and-Down COVID Year
Gillilan explains the training that the Notre Dame team has been able to get in, including a look into her favorite (everybody’s favorite): 200 fly practices
Benedetta Pilato: “Qualifica Olimpica E ISL, Ora Ho Tempo Per Essere Pronta”
Benedetta Pilato si racconta parlando della ripresa degli allenamenti dopo la pausa dovuta al COVID, della qualifica olimpica e della ISL.
Coleman McCreery on Committing to 2 Swim Programs That Got Cut, Taking Gap Year
After committing to both East Carolina and then Michigan State (both of which were cut), current high school senior McCreery decided to take a gap year
Emma McKeon on Retiring Twice After Major Intl. Meets In her Teenage Years
Mckeon reveals after she went to her first major international meet, she decided she wanted to focus on her social life instead and retired from swimming
Grace Countie Details Action-Packed Condensed Dual Meet Season for UNC
Countie particularly shined in the last of these against Duke, where she won the 100 back and 100 free and was a part of the winning 2medley/ 4free relays
