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It is no question that swimming is a tough sport. It is very time consuming, and balancing academics with athletic responsibilities can be challenging. In addition to swimming being a major part of one's life, it can be physically and mentally taxing. Swimming requires the use every muscle in the bo...

Motivational Monday: How Can Swimmers Benefit from Visualization? As many swimmers are currently in the throws of championship season, here is one way to rehearse a race without getting into the water. Visualization is, quite simply, sitting yourself down, closing your eyes, and thinking (or rather,...

Tech Tuesday: The Benefits of Video Analysis for Swimmers In many sports like football, basketball, and even water polo, watching film or doing video review is not uncommon. Sports like these record games and plays, which provide valuable insights into both an athlete's own performance and that of t...

Harvard Claims Seventh Consecutive Ivy League Men's Championship The king stayed atop the throne. Despite a hard-fought effort from Princeton, Harvard retained its hold on the title during the weekend's Ivy League Men's Championships. The Crimson prevailed on their home turf, winning their seventh c...

George Washington Sweeps Atlantic-10 Conference Championships (Full Recap) The George Washington University men's and women's swimming & diving teams clinched Atlantic 10 Conference titles on Saturday in Hampton, VA. The men have won four consecutive conference titles and seven titles in the last ei...

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 marked the 32nd anniversary of the University of Notre Dame bus crash that killed two members of the Notre Dame Swimming & Diving team - Meghan Beeler and Colleen Hipp. They were both freshmen at the time of the accident. The accident occurred around midnight on January 2...

How to Help Prevent Swimmer's Shoulder; A Look at Some Helpful Exercises Some of the most common injuries suffered by swimmers are related to the shoulders. These injuries can range from inflammation to a torn rotator cuff. Shoulder injuries can be attributed to factors such as poor technique or ins...

A Look at the Details of College Training Trips The end of the academic semester may signal the beginning of a period of relaxation and leisure for many. However, for most, this only marks the start of a tough, yet worthwhile, period of swimming: winter training. During winter break, many college te...

Wellness Wednesday: Harnessing the Power of Ice Baths and Hot Tubs for Recovery In the demanding world of competitive swimming, the pursuit of peak performance is a constant goal for swimmers seeking to push past their limits. Amid the rigorous training and intense competitions, recovery becomes an ...

As a sport in which athletes have to have their heads in the water basically at all times, swimming does not often allow music to be heard constantly. However, the monotonous action of swimming laps back and forth in the pool does not have to be, and should not be, so silent. With that being said, p...

Balancing Nutrition to Support Training and Performance Every swimmer knows that post-practice or post-meet hunger that hits as soon as you leave the pool. One might start craving a juicy burger, a plate of pasta, or even a bowl of ice cream. But how can we as swimmers balance nutrition to support o...

Notre Dame Backstroke Group a Key in Irish's Continued Growth Under Chris Lindauer Last season, the Notre Dame swimming and diving team entered a new era of coaching with former Louisville assistant Chris Lindauer at the helm. As the program begins its second season with this coaching staff, it is c...

A Look Back Into the Past: A History of the Backstroke Start and Backstroke Wedge The backstroke start is arguably the most unique start in the sport of swimming. But how did it come to be what we know today? A Brief History of Backstroke As the second stroke to be contested at the Olympics, backstr...

Leah Hayes Reflects On Her Experience at the 2023 World Junior Championships Over the past couple of years, Leah Hayes has emerged as a rising star within the United States ranks. Recently, the high school senior and USA National Team member won five medals, including three gold, at the 2023 World J...