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USA Artistic Swimming Promotes Lara Teixeira to Chief of Sport

USA Artistic Swimming Promotes Lara Teixeira to Chief of Sport USA Artistic Swimming on Monday promoted Lara Teixeira to its Chief of Sport position. Teixeira had been the program’s high performance director. She will occupy an expanded role in that position to help replace Shari Darst, who announce...

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Why Swimmers Love UGG Boots: And a Special Deal for Swimming World

When it comes to transitioning from the pool to the classroom or work, swimmers (and any athlete who spends time in the water) know the importance of comfort and warmth, especially as the weather cools down. Enter UGG boots—an unexpected but perfect companion for swimmers during the fall and back-t...

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7 Ways to Become a Happy Swimmer

7 Ways to Become a Happier Swimmer I am a strong believer in the saying that a happy swimmer is a fast swimmer. Every swimmer focuses on getting faster in the pool, but we often forgot to focus on making sure we are truly, genuinely happy. It's unreasonable to constantly be radiating nonstop happine...

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Women's Swimming Revamp: What Events Are Awaiting New Rising Stars

Women's Swimming Revamp: What Events Are Awaiting New Rising Stars Scan through the women's results from the pool swimming competition at the Paris Olympics, and you will find plenty of big names entering or in the midst of their prime: Canada's Summer McIntosh, the only woman to win three individua...

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11 Things Your Swimming Coach Is Always Yelling - For Good Reason

11 Things Your Swimming Coach Is Always Yelling By Allison Peters, Swimming World College Intern We all know what it is like to have your swimming coaches yelling at the top of their lungs during practice, trying to get our attention. Here's a few things that you can improve on to reduce some of thi...

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Wellness Wednesday: The Importance of Adopting Better Sleep Habits

Wellness Wednesday: The Importance of Adopting Better Sleep Habits Coaches tell swimmers all the time about things they can do inside and outside the pool to get better. One thing that we always hear is to “sleep more,” especially before important races. After rushing to turn in the last piece of ho...

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Why You Should Train Your Off Stroke: The Benefits of Mixing Things Up

Why You Should Train Your Off Stroke: The Benefits of Mixing Things Up (From the Archive) “What is the hardest swimming event?” There are many answers to this question. Many would say the 400 IM. Why? You start off with a 100 fly, which can easily tire you out, followed by a 100 back. Next you have ...

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Japanese Swimming Federation Refutes Reports of Leadership Shakeup

Japanese Swimming Federation Refutes Reports of Leadership Shakeup The Japanese Swimming Federation has refuted a report published earlier Tuesday that it is replacing its director. Olympic website Inside The Games, citing sources, reported that Takayuki Umehara will step down from his job as the he...

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Elizabeth Beisel Marries Jack Nichting in Rhode Island Celebration

Elizabeth Beisel Marries Jack Nichting in Rhode Island Celebration Many of the country's best swimmers past and present flocked to Rhode Island this weekend, not for a meet, but for the wedding of Elizabeth Beisel and Jack Nichting. The celebration of was attended some of the biggest names in the sp...

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Tech Tuesday: An Explanation Of How Tech Suits Benefit Swimmers

An Explanation Of How Tech Suits Benefit Swimmers When it comes time to race, many swimmers, especially those racing in high-level competitions, wear specialized knee-length swimsuits known as tech suits. They're everywhere in the swimming world. But how do tech suits work? And do they actually make...