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Yu Yiting Joins Elite 200 IM Company Leading to Paris Showdown

Yu Yiting Joins Elite 200 IM Company Leading to Paris Showdown When Yu Yiting captured her first medal at a global-level competition two months ago in Fukuoka, she was undoubtedly the beneficiary of some positive circumstances. She won World Championships bronze, joining American compatriots Kate Do...

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Kyle Chalmers, Pan Zhanle Lead 100 Freestyle Into Olympic Year

Kyle Chalmers, Pan Zhanle Lead 100 Freestyle Into Olympic Year Think back one year, when David Popovici had just firmly grasped control of the blue-ribband event in men's swimming, the 100 freestyle. After the 17-year-old captured his first world title, he followed up with a historic performance at ...

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14 Ways To Tell You Come From a Swimming Family

14 Ways To Tell You Come From a Swimming Family By J.P. Mortenson Due to the sport's all-consuming nature, swimming inevitably becomes a family affair. And once your family becomes a swimming family, the sport will affect your home life in more ways than you could have ever imagined! Here are 15 way...

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7 of the Biggest Swimming 'Ughs'; Stop Touching My Feet!

7 of the Biggest Swimming 'Ughs'; Stop Touching My Feet! Swimming every day with the same people can be fun, but can also be a little frustrating. In the sport of swimming, you create friendships with people that will last a lifetime, but sometimes their etiquette will drive you crazy. Here are seve...

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5 Women's Storylines To Follow On Road to the 2024 Olympics in Paris

5 Women's Storylines To Follow On Road to the 2024 Olympics in Paris Australia was the dominant women’s team of this year’s World Championships in Fukuoka, with the Dolphins winning six individual gold medals plus two relays, both in world-record time. But the meet was not lacking in dramatic moment...

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Wellness Wednesday: Go for a Swim for These 6 Mental Health Benefits

Go for a Swim for These 6 Mental Health Benefits By Proteeti Sinha Researchers have found that swimming promotes both physical and mental well-being; this isn't news to anyone who regularly frequents the pool deck. But there are additional benefits that you may not be aware of that extend beyond the...

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Tech Tuesday: 10 Ways to Increase the Life of Your Racing Suit

10 Ways to Increase the Life of Your Racing Suit By Bri Groves Suits are a necessity for water sports, but they can be expensive. Racing suits are sold at an even higher price, eventually wear out, and are relied on by swimmers during peak performance. Suit life can be extended if properly maintaine...

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World's Best Female Swimmer? Making a Case for Seven Standouts

World's Best Female Swimmer? Making a Case for Seven Standouts Each year, the truly elite swimmers are judged based on their results at the major long course championship meet, usually the World Championships or Olympics. Sometimes, the question of best swimmer in the world is clear-cut. For instanc...

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A Look at Swimmer Muscles by Stroke

A Look at Swimmer Muscles by Stroke By Bri Groves, Swimming World College Intern, in collaboration with the creator of Swim Science, Dr. G. John Mullen It’s no surprise that swimmers keep their bodies in peak shape and their commitment comes with an added benefit for fans. Not only can we watch them...

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5 Simple Things You Should Start Doing to Be A Better Swimmer

By Jinq En Phee, Swimming World College Intern. As a competitive swimmer myself, I understand that we’re all constantly looking for ways to improve ourselves and become a better swimmer. Some people might think you need a world-class facility or a famous coach to enhance your performance, b...

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37 Thoughts Swim Fans Have from the Stands

37 Thoughts Swim Fans Have from the Stands (Archive) By Chandler Brandes This past weekend I did something I have never done before: I watched my first swim meet. Technically, I have watched hundreds of swim meets before, but always from the deck as either a swimmer racing or as a coach. Last weeken...

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Why Being an IMer is the Perfect Situation

Why Being an IMer is the Perfect Situation (From the Archive) By Cathleen Pruden Full disclosure: I am a 400 IMer and I absolutely love it. It took me a while to come to terms with my fate as an IMer. I struggled with the fact that I didn't have a "prime" stroke. It wasn't until being well rounded s...