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College Club Swimming: A Debate Rages Over Who Should Be Eligible At the College Club Swimming National Championships last month, one of the biggest conversations on the pool deck wasn't about the records or the close relay finishes. It was about who belongs at the meet. When former Division I swimm...

For any swimmer who's grown up in a pool, there are few things that feel as nostalgic as the wafty scent of chlorine or the echo of splashing water in an indoor pool. Most swimmers have been to more pools than they can count. Your home pool, a few in your local area you regularly go to for meets, an...

Most “what’s in my bag” videos consist of a wallet, a pair of sunglasses, a few chapsticks or lip glosses, maybe a travel-size container of hand sanitizer, a phone and a wad of old receipts. For swimmers, the “what’s in my bag” trend looks a little different. A wet towel, a damp suit, an old granola...

Akron Clinches Fifth Straight Mid-American Conference Championship Akron University claimed victory at the Mid-American Conference Championships last weekend. Finishing with 771 points, the Zips were more than 200 points ahead of their closest competition, which was Ohio. Ball State, Miami, and Buf....

Indiana State Women, Missouri State Men Capture Missouri Valley Titles The Missouri Valley Conference Swimming and Diving Championships concluded Saturday night, with the Indiana State women repeating as champions and Missouri State taking victory for the men. Wednesday Southern Illinois took an ear...

Howard University Sweeps Northeast Conference Championships Howard University swept the men’s and women’s team titles this past weekend at the Northeast Conference Championships. The Howard men secured their third championship in four years, while the women captured their first conference crown. T.....

Bryant and UMBC Capture Team Titles at America East Championships The America East Conference crowned two new team champions over the weekend at its conference championships. On the women’s side, Bryant University secured the title with a margin of more than 100 points over second-place New Hampshir...

5 Skills that Benefit Swimmers in the Workplace Although there are many skills swimmers develop in the pool that benefit them athletically, many of those lessons extend past the competition pool. From early-morning practices to long seasons of dedication to balancing academics, swimming instills hab...

10 Things 'Swammers' Miss About the Sport There’s something about swimming that never really leaves you. Even after the early mornings end and the goggles are packed away for good, the sport lingers in muscle memory, daily routines and nostalgia. For former swimmers or “swammers,” as some like to sa...

In the midst of winter training, a time generally spent with hours of grueling work in the pool, there is often one highlight that helps pull a tired swimmer into the holiday spirit: training trips. For college swimmers, winter break is rarely a true vacation. Instead, it’s one of the more demanding...

5 Rivalries That Add Excitement to Current Swimming World Competitive swimming thrives on rivalries. With racing at its core, the sport naturally invites head-to-head matchups that push athletes faster and pull fans in closer. Over the years, those battles have made waves, whether between entire nat...

7 Fun Holiday Gift Ideas for Swimmers (Last-Minute Shoppers - Hurry!!!) With the holiday season in full swing, the stress of gift shopping is well underway. For any last-minute shoppers, here are seven gift ideas for swimmers to place under the tree.  The Magic5 Card Game Cost: $24 (on sale from $30...

The Moments Before a Race and How to Prepare We all know the feeling moments before the starting sound comes from the officials’ tent. The muffled splash of a race finishing in the lane next to you, the hum of teammates talking between heats, an official’s whistle cutting through the noise and your ...

A Swimmer's Guide to Chlorine Hair: How to Keep Your Locks Healthy Anyone who has swum since they were little knows the struggle of chlorine hair — dry, frizzy and bleached. “Swimmer hair” is a tell-tale sign in every group, the kind of signal that says, "oh hey, she definitely swims." From the outs...

5 Drills to Improve Your Underwaters: Improving a Key Aspect of Racing Underwaters are one of the most important parts of a race. That fact is confirmed by watching any elite-level swim. The fastest swimmers stay underwater for an extended period, using strong, powerful kicks to propel themselves fa...

Wellness Trends: What's Available to Support Recovery? In an age when wellness and health dominate conversations, endless fitness trends naturally follow. From new treadmill workout plans to protein-heavy diets, there are countless ways to try to improve your fitness game. In recent years, recovery ...

Storylines to Look Out for in SEC Swimming in 2025-26 With the college swimming season underway for the 2025-2026 year, there’s no shortage of storylines to follow. Between up and coming competitors, returning stars, new coaches and movement among conferences, this NCAA season should have it all. He...

Katie Ledecky and Her London Gold in the 800 Freestyle: The Race That Started It All Katie Ledecky is a household name. Her career résumé — 14 Olympic medals, including nine gold, 21 World Championships medals, 16 world records, and 37 American records — has not only solidified her as one of the gre...

How to Balance the Transition to the Fall Season By this point in the year, high schools have begun their fall semesters. The summer heat begins to dwindle, classes pick up and swimming kicks off its next season. Although it’s a transition many swimmers have experienced for years, it can still prese...

Why Does Masters Swimming Continue to Grow? Fitness, Community and Adaptability are Key Reasons Before the sun rises each morning, hundreds of pools across the country open their doors for swimmers – but not the ones you might expect. Instead of college athletes or energetic age-group kids, these la...