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Oh No! 5 Things Swimmers Dread at Practice

Oh No! 5 Things Swimmers Dread at Practice Every swimmer has their irks, the things that bother them most at practice. We all dread certain things whether it is a challenging set in the pool, or a basic everyday task as simple as putting lane lines in the water. Read on to see the five things that s...

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Advice to My Younger Swimmer Self: Appreciate the Journey

Advice to My Younger Swimmer Self: Summer Finke Reflects on Her Career in the Pool And suddenly it was over. Twenty-two years of competitive swimming came to an end within a split second on a random Saturday in March. My hand touched the wall for the last time and my competitive swimming journey end...

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4 Types of Coaches and What They've Taught Me

By Cassidy Lavigne, Swimming World College Intern There are many different types of coaches who have distinct styles in how they train their athletes. Some push more than others and some hate losing, but all of them have a passion for swimming and seeing their swimmers improve.  While at times I dre...

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Friday FunDay: 5 Unique Swimming Relays to Make Practice Fun

Friday FunDay: 5 Unique Swimming Relays to Make Practice Fun Are you tired of the endless back and forth of swimming during practice? Craving the thrill of competition that's more about teamwork than swimming the fastest time? Luckily, you can dive into the exciting world of fun swimming relays! For...

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What is the Hardest Event in Swimming? The Choice Isn't Easy

What is the Hardest Event in Swimming? By Elise Devlin There’s nothing worse than getting a wide eyed, worrisome expression from your friend after you answered their question, “So, what event do you have next?” We’ve all been there. Lurking somewhere in your meet lineup is only the worst event to ex...

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Swimming's World Cup Proving Valuable Hub For Autumn Racing

Swimming's World Cup Proving Valuable Hub For Autumn Racing An event entitled “World Cup” naturally carries some weight. After all, that’s the moniker used by global football’s signature event, held every four years and capturing the attention of fans across the globe. The Olympics is the only globa...

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The Value and Joy of Every Level of College Swimming

The Value and Joy of Every Level of College Swimming About one in 13 high school athletes go on to compete in a varsity college sport, or a little bit above 7%. Less than two percent of those athletes compete at a Division I school. In 2023, USA Swimming had 316,263 registered athletes. As all of th...

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Motivational Monday: 5 Positive Affirmations for Swimmers

Motivational Monday: Positive Affirmations for Swimmers Breathe in, breathe out. The moment has arrived. All swimmers know the feeling of having a big race in front of them. You stand behind the blocks, anxiously adjusting your cap and goggles. You count down the heats in front of you until it’s fin...

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Passing the Torch: Swimming Has Been Defined by Inspirational Legacies

Passing the Torch: Swimming Has Been Defined by Inspirational Legacies Over the course of the 21st century, we have seen countless stories of legendary swimmers inspiring around the world as they have established themselves among the greatest in history. With that in mind, let's take a look at some ...

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As Election Day Nears, a Look at the Presidential History of Swimming

The Presidential History of Swimming Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. once said, "I think swimming is a wonderful thing." Roosevelt's father, Franklin D. Roosevelt (the 32nd President of the United States), swam a great deal during his lifetime. But FDR was not the only one of our Commanders-in-Chief who e...

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Wellness Wednesday: How to Stay Healthy to Prevent a Sinking Season

Wellness Wednesday: How to Stay Healthy to Prevent a Sinking Season As the NCAA dual-meet season continues to ramp up, and we approach midseason, we are also heading into cold and flu season. While it is important to stay on top of our training program, it is also equally important to take care of ....

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Would You Rather: 25 Swimmer Decisions You Get to Make!

Would You Rather: 25 Swimmer Decisions You Get to Make Sports present athletes with many challenging situations that demand decisions. Difficult tasks not only help us grow as athletes and individuals, but they also teach us how to problem solve and move forward when faced with failure. Imagine havi...

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Can Pan Zhanle Supplement Sprint Arsenal With More Distance Wins?

Can Pan Zhanle Supplement Sprint Arsenal With More Distance Wins? Some of the most unorthodox results on the World Cup circuit thus far belong to China’s Pan Zhanle, the swimmer who crushed the world record in the men’s 100 freestyle on his way to Olympic gold this summer. Three months later and now...

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You Are Defined By the Bad Days

By Tera Bradham Commentary (From the Archive) Swimmer. It’s a word that encompasses a brutality known only by those to whom it pertains. There is no sport more excruciating than swimming. While other athletes make similar claims, we know one day in our lives would silence them forever. When an outsi...