Read moreWhat Is Masters Swimming? How to Start in 2 Easy Steps28 July 2025Adult swimmers 18+ are finding coaching, community, and fitness in Masters programs nationwide. First, relax: you don’t need to be “a master” to join. Masters Swimming is simply organized, coached swimming for adults. Whether you want structured fitness, race‑ready training, or a friendly lane commu...
Read more18What I Wish I'd Known As An Age Group Swimmer25 July 2025What I Wish I'd Known As An Age Group Swimmer By Temarie Tomley After celebrating my recent birthday, I realized just how old I’ve gotten and how long I’ve been in this game. I’ve been swimming for 15 years, and in those 15 years I have learned so much. Everyone’s journey through this sport is diffe...
Read moreAn Inside Look at the Yangtze River Crossing Festival24 July 2025An Inside Look at the Yangtze River Crossing Festival On July 16, 2025, the Chinese city of Wuhan made waves with the 50th Yangtze River Crossing festival, an exhilarating yet challenging 1800-meter swim across the Yangtze, the third largest river in the world. Seventy international elite athletes, ...
Read more1Why Swimming Should be About More Than Times and Medals23 July 2025Why Swimming Should be About More Than Times and Medals Age-group swimming shouldn’t involve overtraining or pushing too hard. The sport should bring joy to swimmers’ lives, rather than take away from it. The early years of a swimmer’s journey should be all about having fun, developing new skills, a...
Read more1What's New in Swim Style? A Look at Suits and More!22 July 2025What's New in Swim Style? A Look at Suits and More! Although fashion might not be at the forefront of one’s mind when thinking about swimming, the trends and styles used by swimmers often play a large role in the day-to-day routines of many athletes. New styles, technology, partnerships, and pushes ...
Read more1Trans Tahoe Relay 2025 Results & Recap: Top Teams, Rivalries, and What’s Next22 July 2025 Trans Tahoe Relay 2025 Results & Recap: Top Teams, Rivalries, and What’s Next July 21, 2025 Race‑Day Overview At sunrise on July 19, more than 230 relay teams and solo swimmers dove into Lake Tahoe’s 64+ °F water at Sand Harbor, Nevada, to begin the 11‑mile crossing to Skylandia Beach, California. ...
Read more1Giving Back: Kean University Coach Chris Swenson Has Returned to His Roots for Summer Campaign21 July 2025Kean University Coach Chris Swenson Has Returned to Roots for Summer Campaign With a wry smile and a chuckle, Chris Swenson pointed to his right. In an instant, memories took him back almost 30 years, to the days in the late 1980s when he was a kid running around Willow Grove Swim Club. The spot to ...
Read moreWhy Are Nemo Swim Schools Winning Parents' Trust in 2025?20 July 2025Why Are Nemo Swim Schools Winning Parents' Trust in 2025? Nemo’s formula—small‑group instruction, calm learning spaces, and an early‑start philosophy—continues to resonate with families who value quality over volume during the crucial learn‑to‑swim years. What Sets Nemo Apart Small classes: no more ...
Read more2After Nearly a Century, Yale's Kiphuth Exhibition Pool Still Holds a Special Place in Swimming Lore16 July 2025Yale's Kiphuth Exhibition Pool Holds a Special Place in Swimming Lore In the center of Kiphuth Exhibition Pool stands a large, wooden desk. It’s an odd place for such a device, a majestic wood design contrasting the deck’s sheer white tile. You could travel around the country and never see anything...
Read moreGuest Editorial: One Team Woven From a Single Thread - Including Transgender, Non-Binary and Queer Swimmers16 July 2025One Team Woven From a Single Thread: Including Transgender, Non-Binary and Queer Swimmers By Kerri Nicole McCaffrey - Guest Editorial “Diversity (in USA Swimming) is an issue right now…we need to develop coaching and athlete heroes that are of a diverse nature so that we can attract those athletes m...
Read more1What Sets the Best Swimmers Apart: Mental Habits That Lead to Growth15 July 2025What Sets the Best Swimmers Apart: Mental Habits That Lead to Growth Swimmers spend up to 30 hours per week training, stretching, lifting weights, and rehabilitating injuries. In the pool, they build endurance, focus on technique, and push to be as fast and efficient as possible. In the weight room,...
Read more1Searching for the Best Swim School? How Top Programs Compare in 202514 July 2025Choosing the right swim school can be overwhelming — especially with so many great programs expanding across the U.S. From nurturing early swim experiences to developing strong stroke technique, the best schools share a commitment to safety, consistency, and confidence-building. Whether you're looki...
Read more6 Tips and Tricks While Swimming in the Summer Heat12 July 20256 Tips and Tricks While Swimming in the Summer Heat The sun beams down, striking you with overwhelming heat. In the warm water, you feel heavier and heavier with every stroke. The clustered lanes are filled with sweaty, out-of-breath swimmers. Swimming outside can be one of the greatest joys of summ...
Read more39A Look at Swimmer Muscles by Stroke12 July 2025A Look at Swimmer Muscles by Stroke By Bri Groves, Swimming World College Intern, in collaboration with the creator of Swim Science, Dr. G. John Mullen It’s no surprise that swimmers keep their bodies in peak shape and their commitment comes with an added benefit for fans. Not only can we watch them...
Read more1Breaking Barriers In and Out of the Water: Michael Gunning on Diversity, Teamwork and Mental Strength11 July 2025Breaking Barriers In and Out of the Water: Michael Gunning on Diversity, Teamwork and Mental Strength This exclusive interview with Michael Gunning was conducted by Chris Tompkins of The Motivational Speakers Agency. Michael Gunning is a former international swimmer who represented both Great Britai...
Read more61The 7 Sins of Swimming11 July 2025The 7 Sins of Swimming (From the Archive - Originally Published 2017) By Chandler Brandes There is no such thing as a perfect swimmer. As swimmers, we sometimes (although rarely) make mistakes. We may DQ, forget our heat and lane, or even accidentally-on-purpose rip our cap at the exact moment a har...
Read more1Olympic Medalist Elizabeth Beisel Joins AOAP as Water Safety Spokesperson09 July 2025Olympic Medalist Elizabeth Beisel Joins AOAP as Water Safety Spokesperson Olympic medalist and broadcaster Elizabeth Beisel has joined the Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) as a water safety spokesperson. Beisel will lead the AOAP’s national efforts in promoting water safety, preventing dr...
Read more1After Decorated Soccer Career, Kelley O’Hara is Back in the Pool09 July 2025After Decorated Soccer Career, Kelley O’Hara is Back in the Pool Kelley O’Hara went nearly 30 years between meaningful swimming experiences. The first shaped her trajectory toward the soccer field. The second, she hopes, will help define what comes next. After a storied career on the soccer pitch, w...
Read moreCollege Recruiting: How to Know If a School Is the Right Fit for You08 July 2025College Recruiting: How to Know If a School Is the Right Fit for You Throughout the recruiting process, seeking input from club coaches, family members, and teammates is advised, but the choice regarding academics, athletics, and location is ultimately yours to make. Luckily, with hundreds of school...
Read more28The Swimming Dictionary: A List of Words and Phrases Lost on the Non-Swimmer08 July 2025The Swimming Dictionary: A List of Words and Phrases Lost on the Non-Swimmer Like any sport, swimming has its own set of words. Here we have compiled a list of some of the most commonly used and commonly confusing terms and phrases swimmers use that non-swimmers may not understand. Words Heat Sheet ...