Read moreFreestyle Reflections Another Swim-Centric Step for Freestyle Swimwear31 October 2024Freestyle Reflections Another Swim-Centric Step for Freestyle Swimwear The guiding principle for Audrey Tirrell in founding Freestyle Swimwear was finding products she wished she could use when she swam. The discomfort and drabness of training suits has been the animating force behind the company sh...
Read moreRetired Swimmer Michael Gunning Debuts Sky Sports Documentary29 October 2024Retired Swimmer Michael Gunning Debuts Sky Sports Documentary Retired swimmer Michael Gunning has debuted a documentary television series on Sky Sports, with the first episode premiering on Monday. Gunning, who was born in Kent but represented the United Kingdom and Jamaica internationally, begins t...
Read moreWould You Rather: 25 Swimmer Decisions You Get to Make!29 October 2024Would You Rather: 25 Swimmer Decisions You Get to Make Sports present athletes with many challenging situations that demand decisions. Difficult tasks not only help us grow as athletes and individuals, but they also teach us how to problem solve and move forward when faced with failure. Imagine havi...
Read more61You Are Defined By the Bad Days28 October 2024By Tera Bradham Commentary (From the Archive) Swimmer. It’s a word that encompasses a brutality known only by those to whom it pertains. There is no sport more excruciating than swimming. While other athletes make similar claims, we know one day in our lives would silence them forever. When an outsi...
Read more110 Tips To Balance Swimming, School and Social Life27 October 202410 Tips To Balance Swimming, School and Social Life By Suzie Ryan, Swimming World Intern Swimming is a tough sport. Our time is filled with early morning practices, late night practices, strength and conditioning sessions, competitions on weekends and travel to away meets. On top of that, we have al...
Read moreSwimming Can Be a Brutal Sport: 7 Tips to Persevere Through the Tough Times26 October 2024Swimming Can Be a Brutal Sport: Remember These Tips The act of being vulnerable is different for everyone. As aquatic athletes, we put a lot of ourselves out for the world to see, and it takes a lot to do what we do every day. Swimming is a fairly individualized sport, so however we swim in a given ...
Read morePolar Opposite Types of Swimmers: Where Do You Fit?22 October 2024Polar Opposite Types of Swimmers: Where Do You Fit? In the sport of swimming, we practice every stroke and use every piece of equipment throughout our training week no matter what our primary events are, or gear preferences may be. Obviously, we are much better at some strokes and events than others...
Read more59Who's Getting In? 12 Swimmers You'll Meet During Warmup21 October 2024Who's Getting In? 12 Types of Swimmers Entering the Pool for Warmup By Temarie Tomley Swimmers are sometimes known for their distinct ways of entering the pool. Each person has a favorite way to start off practice. Here are 12 of the most common ways that swimmers love to hit the water. 1. The Class...
Read more8 Types of Swimmers You Will Encounter During Your Swimming Journey20 October 20248 Types of Swimmers You Will Encounter During Your Aquatic Journey By Evangelia Vasilakis, Swimming World College Intern. Every swimmer knows that throughout your career, you meet many people. From age group to college, we encounter many of the same types of swimmers. Each swimmer has their own pers...
Read moreA Growth Mindset: 3 Ways to See Setbacks in a Positive Way16 October 2024A Growth Mindset: 3 Ways to See Setbacks in a Positive Way As athletes, we all experience several highs and lows every year. Each swim season brings new goals and opportunities. Sometimes we achieve those goals, while other times we fall short. Failing to accomplish your standards not only sounds un...
Read moreMotivational Monday: Happy Swimmers Are Fast Swimmers; 3 Ways to Find Joy in the Sport14 October 2024It 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...
Read more11Swim Bag Treasures: A Look At What's Often in The Bag12 October 2024Swim Bag Treasures: A Look At What's Often in The Bag By Isabelle Robuck, Swimming World College Intern. Almost all of us have our very own trusty swim bag that goes everywhere we do. With a unique variety of items and gadgets gathered by you, it seems very possible for us to practically live out o...
Read more‘A Swim Lesson,’ Short Film Ode to Life in the Water, Gets Fall 2024 Release11 October 2024‘A Swim Lesson,’ Short Film Ode to Life in the Water, Gets Fall 2024 Release “A Swim Lesson,” a documentary short film directed by Rashida Jones and Will McCormack, has been picked up for distribution starting this fall. The film will get its broadcast premier on POV on PBS on Nov. 26, streaming via...
Read moreThe Roles Music Can Play in Athletic Performance09 October 2024The Roles Music Can Play in Athletic Performance There is nothing better than listening to your favorite hype song before you race at a meet. Music plays an essential role in getting athletes prepared for swim meets and even practice, too. Let’s take a look at some of the positive results music has ...
Read more15 Fun Finds for Women (of all ages) Who Love to Swim08 October 2024Let’s be real: swimming isn’t just a workout—it’s a way of life. For all of you gals who want to show off your love of swimming I’ve hand-picked 15 fabulously fun finds to do just that. Get ready to dive into some serious swimspiration. 1. "Just a Girl Who Loves Swimming" Bag Because let’s face it.....
Read moreAmazon Prime Deals: The Swim Gear You Didn’t Know You Needed08 October 2024Whether you’re diving into the pool for a rigorous training session, need recovery tools to keep your body feeling its best, or want to maximize comfort at home, we’ve curated a list of the top gear that every swimmer and water enthusiast needs. From high-tech recovery tools to cozy essentials, this...
Read more2Motivational Monday: 3 Key Features of a Successful Coach-Athlete Relationship07 October 20243 Key Features of a Successful Coach-Athlete Relationship As swimmers, our coaches are our backbone. They teach us the ways of the water and how to move through it as quickly as we can. They are there to give us high-fives when we have a good race, and they are a shoulder to cry on when we have a ba...
Read more6 Ways Swim Parents and Coaches Can Work Together In A Beneficial Manner06 October 2024Six Ways Swim Parents and Coaches Can Work Together In A Beneficial Manner The coach-parent relationship is critical as athletes work toward improving and achieving their goals. In many cases, this relationship is smooth and proves beneficial. Unfortunately, there are times when parents do not give ...
Read moreOhio's Emily Hobel Inducted into Kermit Blosser Hall of Fame; Diving Deep Into the Mindset of a Champion05 October 2024Ohio University’s Emily Hobel was recently inducted into the Kermit Blosser Hall of Fame for her outstanding collegiate swimming career as a Bobcat from 1997-2001. As a 20-time Mid-American Conference champion and two-time NCAA Academic All American, Hobel knew what it took to stand atop the podium....
Read moreThe Importance of Non-Swimmer Friends: Why We Need These Pals02 October 2024The Importance of Non-Swimmer Friends: Why We Need These Pals The friends you make while swimming will be lifelong pals. However, the ones you make outside the sport are also important and, in some ways, better for you while you are competing. Here's why. They Know Nothing About the Sport These fri....