Stay Informed, Stay Inspired – Get Your Free Issue Until March 1
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For a limited time, enjoy FREE access to the Winter Digital Edition of Swimming World—a sneak peek into the premium content designed for competitive swimmers, parents, and coaches.
Now through March 1, 2025, explore in-depth features, expert training advice, and exclusive insights—content typically reserved for paid subscribers.
Here’s what you’ll find:
Elite Performances & Competitive Mindset
🏅 Gretchen Walsh: The Greatest Short Course Performance Ever – How the University of Virginia senior dominated the World Short Course Championships and was named Best Female Swimmer in Budapest. (By David Rieder)
✅ What Makes a Great Teammate? – Beyond individual success, swimming is about team culture. Here are six ways to build strong bonds with teammates and contribute to a positive team environment. (By Emma Foster)
⏱ Coaching Perspectives: Building a Championship Mindset – Olympic and club coaches discuss the evolution of training strategies and how today’s swimmers can sustain peak performance throughout the season.
Health, Nutrition & Mental Resilience
🏅 Claire Curzan: Coming Full Circle – One of Team USA’s brightest young stars reflects on the challenges and mental adjustments that have helped her rediscover her love for the sport. (By David Rieder)
🍌 Nutrition for Swimmers: 10 Ways to Stay Healthy & Injury-Free – Elite swimmers know that nutrition and recovery are just as important as training. These expert-backed strategies will keep you strong all season long. (By Dawn Weatherwax)
Rising Stars & Personal Journeys
🏅Regan Smith: Two-time Olympian, five-time World Champion, and record-breaker—Swimming World gets to know Regan Smith, her mindset, and what drives her success. (By Dan D’Addona)
📖 The Walsh Sisters: Before the Beep – Gretchen and Alex Walsh share their pre-race mental preparation, training insights, and what keeps them motivated at the highest level. (By Dan D’Addona)
✉️ A Letter to My Younger Swimmer Self – Summer Finke, a two-time U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier, reflects on her journey, what she wishes she had known earlier, and how she came to appreciate the sport beyond just the times on the scoreboard. (By Summer Finke)
Training & Workouts
🏊 How They Train: Billie Rose Sherratt – A look into Billie Rose Sherratt’s training regimen at Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA, breaking down her workouts and approach to improvement. (By Michael J. Stott)
🏊 Special Sets: Training Young Talent for a Bright Future – Featuring Adalyn Lee, an emerging star on the competitive swimming scene, as she pushes toward elite levels. (By Michael J. Stott)
Olympic History & Lifestyle
⏱ World Record Flashback: Mike Barrowman’s 200m Breaststroke – How Barrowman’s legendary world record redefined the event and set a standard that stood the test of time. (By John Lohn)
🍷 Natalie Coughlin: Improving with Age – Olympic legend turned winemaker on her transition from dominating the pool to co-founding Gaderian Wines in Napa Valley. (By Matthew De George)
Video Content, Training Insights & More
With exclusive video content and streaming features coming soon, Swimming World is evolving to bring you more than just written coverage. From training tips and athlete interviews to in-depth race analysis, video streaming will enhance your experience like never before.
Stay tuned for exciting updates on exclusive video content!
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🎬 Coming soon: Video streaming & race highlights featuring training tips, athlete interviews, and in-depth race analysis
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