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7 Familiar Reasons Why Swimmers Leave the Sport; How to Combat Them

Luka Mijatovic Breaks National High School Record in 500 Freestyle

Powerhouse Keller High (Tx.) Swim Teams Under UIL Investigation

3 Things to Keep in Mind When Transitioning to a New Coach

Teagan O'Dell Finishes 0.05 Off Own National High School Record in 200 IM

Luka Mijatovic Notches Impressive Freestyle Double at North Coast Section Champs

The Importance of Sleep for Recovery: Make Sure You Follow These Steps

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7 Familiar Reasons Why Swimmers Leave the Sport; How to Combat Them

Swimmers are renowned for their dedication to their sport. We train long hours at ridiculous times and spend all day at meets only to spend a few minutes actually racing in the pool. However, all swimmers reach a point in their careers when they question why they're still doing it. Although many rel...

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Luka Mijatovic Breaks National High School Record in 500 Freestyle

Luka Mijatovic Breaks National High School Record in 500 Freestyle Luka Mijatovic, already a National Age Group (NAG) record-setter in multiple events, added a national high school record to his collection on Saturday. Racing at the California State Championships, the sophomore at Foothill High Scho...

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Powerhouse Keller High (Tx.) Swim Teams Under UIL Investigation

Powerhouse Keller High (Tx.) Swim Teams Under UIL Investigation Texas’ powerhouse Keller High School swim teams – both the boys and girls – are in the spotlight after The Dallas Morning News reported on May 15, 2025, that the University Interscholastic League (UIL) has opened an investigation into a...

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3 Things to Keep in Mind When Transitioning to a New Coach

By Taylor Padington (From the Archive) In the course of a swimmer's career, it is inevitable that they will be directed by more than one coach. This change could be due to a coach switching to a different team, the transition from high school swimming to collegiate swimming, or even retirement. What...

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Backstroke Ledges to Be Allowed in High School Competition

Backstroke Ledges to Be Allowed in High School Competition State high school associations may adopt rules permitting the use of backstroke ledges during swimming competitions starting in the 2025-26 school year. Rule 2-7-3 was approved by the NFHS Swimming and Diving Rules Committee during its annua...

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What Makes the Perfect Swimmer's Body?

What Makes the Perfect Swimmer's Body? Although swimmers with a wide variety of body types have found success in the sport, most at the international level tend to look similar, sporting tall and muscular bodies - typically with long torsos, long arms and short legs. This begs the question: If you c...

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Kansas Swimmer Jack Punswick Named NFHS Spirit of Sport Award Winner

Kansas Swimmer Jack Punswick Named NFHS Spirit of Sport Award Winner Kansas high school swimmer Jack Punswick was named the national recipient of the 2025 National High School Spirit of Sport Award on Friday. The award is given by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). It ...