How Swimming Got Me In and Out of Depression
By Andy Ross, Swimming World Contributor Originally posted May 25, 2017 I took a run today around my campus’ lake. Last week I graduated college and finished my last semester
Two Alabama Swimmers Collide in Warm-ups at Auburn Invitational
Two Alabama swimmers collided in the warm-up pool at the Auburn Invitational on Thursday night, according to a report from WBRL News. At least one of the swimmers was apparently
Benefits of Signing an NLI in the Spring
By Ashley Illenye, Swimming World College Intern. The deadline of November 8 for swimmers to sign their National Letter of Intent has come and past. With that, the spring deadline of
TCU Head Coach Sam Busch Placed on Administrative Leave
First-year Texas Christian University head swim coach Sam Busch was placed on indefinite administrative leave on Thursday. A source close to the program first made Swimming World aware of the situation, and a second
Home Team Argentina To Have Big Showing at First FINA UltraMarathon Swim Series 2018
The FINA UltraMarathon Swim Series 2018, formerly called the FINA Open Water Grand Prix, kicks-off this weekend in Coronda Santa Fe, Argentina. The men’s and women’s elite 57km race will
Swimming World Presents “The Case for High School Swimming”
The Case for High School Swimming To swim in high school or not to swim in high school? The answer will vary from school to school, city to city, state
Commit Swimming Set Of The Week: Big IM Set
Welcome to Swimming World’s Set of the Week sponsored by Commit Swimming.com! This week’s set is a longer IM set that is a lot of descend work while working on
Black Swimming History: Celebrating Enith Brigitha
By Bruce Wigo. Black Swimming History in the race pool did not begin with Simone Manuel‘s gold medal in Rio. Nor did it begin with Cullen Jones‘ gold medal in Beijing, Maritza
The Evolution of Backstroke
By Meaghan Raab, Swimming World College Intern. Backstroke is essentially the equivalent of freestyle, but on the back. In the Olympic Games backstroke has an interesting history. The first event to
2018 Women’s Water Polo Preview: Golden Coast Conference
By Michael Randazzo, Swimming World Contributor Editor’s Note: Swimming World continues its coverage of the 2018 NCAA Women’s Varsity Water Polo season. Look for interviews, conference predictions and the best