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An Inside Look At Swimmer Emotions on Race Day You are awakened in the morning’s early hours by an alarm blaring for you to get up and prepare for today’s swim meet.  “Oh man, I wish I could sleep in today." Though it would be nice to sleep in a little longer, you know you have to get up and start g...

A Change In Approach: Rephrasing Negative Self-Talk When swimmers look at tough sets or competition as a challenge, and not a threat, they perform better. When they are excited to race, and not fearful to step up on the block, they swim faster. So naturally, when a swimmer understands ...

NEW COMMIT: The University of Alabama has received a new verbal commitment for the 2024-25 season and beyond from Marie Landreneau of Youngsville, La. Regarding her commitment, she said: “I am so excited and honored to announce my verbal commitment to the University of Alabama to continue my athleti...

NEW COMMIT: The University of Texas has received yet another impressive verbal commitment for the 2024-25 season and beyond from in-state standout Jeremy Kelly of Georgetown, Texas. He will join Luke Stibrich, Brayden Taivassalo and Cooper Lucas as a member of the Longhorns’ Class of 2028. Regarding...

By Makena Markert, Swimming World College Intern. Have you ever felt like you were doing everything you possibly could to get better and weren’t seeing results? Consider trying these five things that require absolutely no talent. If you incorporate them into your life, you just might see the improve...

The Michigan Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (MISCA) released its annual Michigan Dream Team for girls swimming and diving, following the state championship meets this weekend. The MISCA Dream Team highlights the top swimmers Michigan in each event across all three divisions in the state, s...

Midseason invitationals are now in full swing, and quick times have popped up around the country. More will be produced in the coming weeks, while others will refocus and prepare for the next stage of the season. At this juncture of the season, it is critical that athletes buckle down in training an...

Kaii Winkler Shines As Bolles Sweeps Florida 1A State Championship Titles The 2022 Florida 1A State Swimming and Diving Championships took place on Friday, Nov. 18 at the Sailfish Splash Waterpark and Aquatics Center in Staurt, Fla. Click HERE for full results and team scores. Kaii Winkler stole the...

Kaii Winkler Breaks NAG (15-16) Record in 100 Freestyle At Florida State Champs Due to weather issues, Kaii Winkler had to wait a week to make history. But the 16-year-old did so in style on Friday, as he established a National Age Group (NAG) record in the 100-yard freestyle while racing at the Flo...

Forget Me Nots: Essential Items Needed For Every Swim Meet Too often, swimmers need to remember their swim meet essentials. Coaches always have swimmers who may have forgotten the items they needed to race and found out too late. Swim meets can be hectic, and it's normal to forget specific equipment...

NEW COMMIT: The University of Texas has kept a big recruit in the Lone Star State for 2024-25 as Luke Stibrich of Hubmle, Texas, has pledged his verbal commitment. He will join Brayden Taivassalo and Cooper Lucas as a member of the Longhorns’ Class of 2028. He told Swimming World: "I’m super excited...

Breaststroker Katya Ivanov Stays In State With 2024 Verbal Pledge To Wolfpack NEW COMMIT: NC State University has picked up a new verbal commitment for the 2024-25 season and beyond from in-state standout and U.S. Open qualifier Katya Ivanov of Apex, N.C. She will join Lily Christianson and Erika Pe...

6 Important Things Learned During a Swimming Career I’ve been what you would call a swammer for about a month now. While I probably will pull a Brett Favre at some point and make my return to the pool as a Masters swimmer, at the moment I’m branching out and trying other things. Currently, it's weig...

Fast Times Abound and Records Fall As Arrowhead, Edgewood Clinch Wisconsin Girls State Titles The 2022 Wisconsin Girls DI and DII State Championships took place Nov. 11-12 at the Waukesha South Natatorium in Waukesha, Wis. Several records fell between the two meets as Arrowhead claimed the DI title ...

Elite Recruit Annika Parkhe Breaks Own 100 Butterfly Record At Illinois State Championships  The 2022 Illinois Girls State Swimming and Diving Championships took place from November 11-12 at the FMC Natatorium in Westmont, Ill. Click here for full results. New Trier used its impressive depth to clin...

Ohio High School Swimming Champs Expanding to 32 Qualifiers in Individual Events By Reagan Reetz, Swimming World College Intern  There is nothing more electric than the end of February for Ohio high school swimmers. After completing sectionals and watching district results roll in, swimmers, coaches...

4 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner: Swimming Edition Hey little swimmers. When you think of the sport of swimming, what comes to mind? It's probably a certain time that you're dying to achieve, or ways to get better, or maybe it's the idea of a faster, stronger, better version of yourself. I'm not here t...

NEW COMMIT: The University of Florida has earned its second verbal commitment for the 2024-25 season and beyond, this time from Elise Clift of Mansfield, Texas. Her father attended Florida as well. Clift will join Gracie Weyant in Gainesville as a member of the Gators' Class of 2028. Regarding her c...

NEW COMMIT: Duke University has received its first verbal commitment for the 2024-25 season from U.S. Open qualifier Clare Logan of Westfield, New Jersey. Regarding her commitment, she said: "I am thrilled to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at Duke University! I wa...

Special Sets: A Look At the Training Of Andrew Vanas At Nation's Capital One of the delights in the coaching business is watching a swimmer come of age. Dory Halbe, a former American University swimmer and NCAA qualifier, is now an assistant coach at Nation’s Capital Swim Club’s Georgetown Prep site...