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Freestyle Reflections Another Swim-Centric Step for Freestyle Swimwear

Freestyle 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...

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Retired Swimmer Michael Gunning Debuts Sky Sports Documentary

Retired 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...

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Would You Rather: 25 Swimmer Decisions You Get to Make!

Would 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...

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You Are Defined By the Bad Days

By 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...

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10 Tips To Balance Swimming, School and Social Life

10 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...

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Polar Opposite Types of Swimmers: Where Do You Fit?

Polar 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...

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Who's Getting In? 12 Swimmers You'll Meet During Warmup

Who'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...

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8 Types of Swimmers You Will Encounter During Your Swimming Journey

8 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...

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A Growth Mindset: 3 Ways to See Setbacks in a Positive Way

A 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...

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Swim Bag Treasures: A Look At What's Often in The Bag

Swim 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...

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The Roles Music Can Play in Athletic Performance

The 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 ...

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15 Fun Finds for Women (of all ages) Who Love to Swim

Let’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.....

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Amazon Prime Deals: The Swim Gear You Didn’t Know You Needed

Whether 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...

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The Importance of Non-Swimmer Friends: Why We Need These Pals

The 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....