Peyton Curry - (Author)

Debunking College Swimming Myths Many swimmers enter the recruiting process with ideas of where they want to live, what they’d like to study, and what schools they dream of representing in the pool. Along the way, though, some common misconceptions tend to add unnecessary stress. Here are some myths...

A Swimmer's Guide to Meet Day Success “Control what you can control." You’ve likely heard this phrase more times than you can count, and for good reason. Goggles breaking, suits tearing, thunderstorms postponing meets, and traffic delaying travel are all outside your control. While these things are ...

Recovery: The Key to Surviving a Multi-Day Meet From the spectator’s point of view, the warm-down pool might look like a frenzied scene of splashing water and people swimming into each other. While it may look chaotic, each of those swimmers likely has a detailed plan in place regarding his or her n...

World Championships, Day Seven Finals: Gretchen Walsh Dominates 50 Butterfly for Second Individual Gold On Day Seven of the World Championships in Singapore, Gretchen Walsh carried the momentum from her 100-meter butterfly gold medal and walked away with another world title, this time in the 50-mete...

World Championships, Day Six Finals: Qin Haiyang Strikes Again with 200 Breaststroke Gold Chinese world-record holder Qin Haiyang defended his title in the 200-meter breaststroke on Day Six of the World Championships in Singapore. After taking gold in the 100-meter breaststroke earlier this week, he...

World Championships, Day Five Finals: Katharine Berkoff and Regan Smith Go 1-2 for USA in 50 Backstroke Katharine Berkoff claimed her first individual gold medal in the 50-meter backstroke at the World Championships in Singapore on Thursday night. After setting an American record and lowering her ow...

World Championships, Day Four Finals: Simone Cerasuolo Captures First World Title in 50 Breaststroke with Perfect Finish In a final packed with speed but missing some familiar faces, it was Italy's Simone Cerasuolo who rose to the occasion. After leading prelims and qualifying second through the sem...

World Championships, Day Four Finals: Simone Cerasuolo Captures First World Title in 50 Breaststroke with Perfect Finish In a final packed with speed but missing some familiar faces, it was Italy's Simone Cerasuolo who rose to the occasion. After leading prelims and qualifying second through the sem...

Why Swimming Should be About More Than Times and Medals Age-group swimming shouldn’t involve overtraining or pushing too hard. The sport should bring joy to swimmers’ lives, rather than take away from it. The early years of a swimmer’s journey should be all about having fun, developing new skills, a...

What Sets the Best Swimmers Apart: Mental Habits That Lead to Growth Swimmers spend up to 30 hours per week training, stretching, lifting weights, and rehabilitating injuries. In the pool, they build endurance, focus on technique, and push to be as fast and efficient as possible. In the weight room,...

College Recruiting: How to Know If a School Is the Right Fit for You Throughout the recruiting process, seeking input from club coaches, family members, and teammates is advised, but the choice regarding academics, athletics, and location is ultimately yours to make. Luckily, with hundreds of school...

The Unwritten Rules of College Recruiting With new opportunities ahead, the college recruiting process should be an exciting time; yet, it’s often met with stress and confusion. Many athletes are unsure of where to start, how to navigate the process, and what the next few years will hold. With the r...

What to Expect as a College Swimmer: A Guide for Recruits As many high school sophomores begin speaking with college coaches and embark on their journey to collegiate swimming, there are a few things to keep in mind. College swimming is one of the most rewarding experiences in an athlete's career. H...

Beyond the Lane Lines: Finding Joy in Open Water Swimming Swimming doesn’t have to be a sport that ends after the club or college days. Thanks to its low-impact nature and wide-ranging health benefits, it's one of the few sports that can be enjoyed well into adulthood. It also provides an opportunit...

Winning By a Tenth: Why Starts Matter More Than Ever In swimming, just tenths or even hundredths of a second often separate medalists from non-medalists. The difference between winning and losing, standing on the podium or missing it, or qualifying for a championship final often comes down to a razo...

How Swimmers Can Leverage Their Athletic Experience in Job Interviews As many of our swimmers transition from the pool to the workforce, it's essential to recognize that your athletic experience is a marketable asset. The traits you’ve honed through years of training, competing, and sacrifice will l...

‘You Just Know’: Sophie Verzyl on Confidence and Competing for Team USA In a thrilling finish at USA Diving Nationals, Sophie Verzyl officially earned a coveted spot on Team USA’s roster for the upcoming World Championships. She capped off a strong collegiate season with the University of South Caro...