Swimming World Magazine

Throwback Thursday: Mary T. Meagher and a Standard Decades Ahead of Its Time In this World Record Flashback, we examine the historic 1981 world record of Mary T. Meagher in the 200-meter butterfly. When Madame Butterfly clocked 2:05.96 at the United States National Championships, she produced a stan...

Throwback Thursday: The Early Training That Led Michael Phelps and Bob Bowman to Legendary Status (Sample Sets) Together, Michael Phelps and Bob Bowman  forged the most successful athlete-coach relationship in the history of the sport. Here is a look at some of the early workouts that led to Phelps'...

Last-Minute Gift Guide for Swimmers, Coaches, and Parents Swimmers live and die by the clock—whether it’s hitting their splits or making intervals. With the holidays speeding closer, it’s time to dive in and find last-minute gifts! Here are trending gift ideas to delight swimmers, coaches, and paren...

World Record Flashback: When David Wilkie Wowed the World in 200 Breaststroke at 1976 Olympics With the news of the death of breaststroke legend and Hall of Famer David Wilkie at 70, we pay tribute to the legacy of the British star. Call him the forgotten man. Overlooked. Underappreciated. Lost amid...

It's already been a sensational year for the sport of swimming, with the World Championships and TYR Pro Series offering sensational performances. The NCAA Champs, too, provided record-breaking efforts. And now, we are preparing for a summer show of speed, with the United States and Australian Olymp...

The latest issue of Swimming World Magazine is now available for download in the Swimming World Vault! Click here to view our new interactive digital format! Everything seems to be on target for a colossal clash at men’s NCAAs between last year’s top two teams, Cal and Arizona State. The Golden B...

Swimming World Magazine: March Issue Packed With NCAA Content (Free Version Here) The latest edition of Swimming World Magazine - with Arizona State star Leon Marchand on the cover - is out, and the NCAA-themed issue is full of tremendous content. In addition to providing breakdowns of the champions...

Technique: The Effect Of Hand Paddles On Swimming Performance BY ROD HAVRILUK, Ph.D. Swimming with hand paddles is often promoted for benefiting strength, technique and swimming velocity, while also being criticized for causing shoulder pain. However, research shows that neither the commonly stated ...

Throwback Thursday: South African 12-Year-Old WR Setter Karen Muir Was Overlooked Star **************************** On occasion, we highlight athletes from the past who did not receive their proper recognition, due to no fault of their own. In this installment of the series, we examine the career of...

Gutter Talk: Lessons From 2023 For Olympic Year What's something you learned this summer that can help you in the Olympic year? Elizabeth Dekkers, Australia I think this year I learned how to have more fun and enjoy racing, and not let my nerves take over and take away from the enjoyment. Ilya Kharu...

5 Women's Storylines To Follow On Road to the 2024 Olympics in Paris Australia was the dominant women’s team of this year’s World Championships in Fukuoka, with the Dolphins winning six individual gold medals plus two relays, both in world-record time. But the meet was not lacking in dramatic moment...

The latest issue of Swimming World Magazine is now available for download in the Swimming World Vault! Non-Subscribers Can Download This Issue Here Along with a FULL recap and photo gallery of the 2023 World Championships in Fukuoka, read about where teams stand now that the dust has settled; flas.....

Looking Forward: How the City of Indianapolis is Preparing for the Largest Swim Meet in United States History  After a busy summer of 2023, USA Swimming has turned the page toward the Olympic year. The 2023 World Championships have come to a close and many athletes' sights are now set on the largest...

Gutter Talk: The Importance of Pre-Olympic Year Competition How important is this summer's competition to your preparation and goals for the Olympic year? Hunter Armstrong, USA WR holder (50 back), gold medalist (2021 Olympics/1, 2022 World Championships/2) [caption id="attachment_530268" align="ali...

Swimming Siblings: When Two (or More) Members of One Family Achieved International Success When a child dives into summer league or club swimming for the first time, he or she often has familiar company with a sibling: a few years older, a few years younger or even a twin. When a swimmer reaches eli...

The latest issue of Swimming World Magazine is now available for download in the Swimming World Vault! Non-Subscribers Can Download This Issue Here In this issue of Swimming World, you can read about… The World Championships, both past and future (Fukuoka 2023!) and coach Bob Bowman’s wild success.....

Veterans Re-Emerge Ahead of the 2023 U.S. World Championships Trials Although USA Swimming is flooded with young talent, veterans always seem to emerge in the biggest moments. Over the last several months, a group of star-studded veteran swimmers have put together impactful races all over the countr...

The Role of a Captain on a Swim Team: How To Be An Effective Leader A swim captain is a leader and mentor within a swim team.  They are responsible for fostering a positive team culture and helping to organize and motivate team members. They may also help the coach lead the team in a warmup or run a...

Goldminds: How to Become a Better Swimmer By Doing Nothing* ******************************************** There’s an old saying about success: “The harder I work, the more successful I get.” Seems logical: I want to succeed, I want to improve. I want to swim faster…so...I work harder, I train more of...

How They Train: A Look At Brooks Curry and Ian Grum At Dynamo Swim Club Before Brooks Curry and Ian Grum became standouts at LSU and Georgia, respectively, they rose up the ranks as members of the Dynamo Swim Club, where Ian Murray oversaw their training. Here is a look at the work logged by Curry a...