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Matching Music and Swimming: What Songs Fit Specific Events? Most swimmers have a song that either pumps them up before an event, or gets stuck in their head during a race or practice. But have you ever thought about songs that match the vibe of certain events? Listed below are songs that complement...

As a sport in which athletes have to have their heads in the water basically at all times, swimming does not often allow music to be heard constantly. However, the monotonous action of swimming laps back and forth in the pool does not have to be, and should not be, so silent. With that being said, p...

The Argument for Calmer Music in Pre-Race Rituals There are a couple of staples that every swimmer in a final usually takes to the ready room: Suit, goggles, cap and a warm parka. However, there’s one item that is a must-have for many swimmers that is absent from this list: Headphones. Music is a to...

9 Motivating Movies to Watch During Swim Season By Gigi Picard Swimming World College Intern Swimmers have different ways to get pumped up for a meet or to stay motivated through the season. The go-to, pump-up music playlist is perhaps the most familiar, as we’ve all seen Michael Phelps and others f...

Scientific Research Says Music Benefits Athletic Performance Swimmers who listen to music before a race aren’t participating in a mindless task, they are utilizing a scientifically proven method to enhance their performance. Significant research has been conducted to further understand the impact th...

Swimmer Hobbies: A Necessary Break From the Pool By Annika Hobson, Swimming World College Intern One of the most demanding sports, swimming calls for a great deal of dedication, so it can be helpful to have some hobbies to relax after a hard day of training. A swimmer’s main hobby remains swimming, ...

Name That Teammate: Swimmer's Edition By Gigi Picard Swimming World College Intern What makes a swim team click, really? Well, it helps to begin with a roster of super-fast athletes to fill out all the events, coaches who know how to teach and motivate, and trainers who bring their magic to keep eve...

10 Songs of 2020 for Your Pandemic Playlist By Danny Whirlow, Swimming World College Intern.  With a new academic year about to begin, some schools are following through with their swim seasons. Naturally, practices are sure to carry some anxiety with them as the pandemic still grips the globe. What...

When Xonzy Gaddis, Swimming World College Intern, wrote about the potential impact of music on athletic performance in 2018, he was picking up on a theme well understood in certain quarters of the elite swimming world. Go back decades and you find archive records of coaches using music in the mix of...

Photo Courtesy: Griffin Scott STANFORD, California, September 12. EEGO’s first ever EDM tracks are now out with Eugene Godsoe’s alter ego coming to light. Check them out via Soundcloud and follow Eego on Soundcloud to receive more songs in the near future: https://soundcloud.com/eego_official In bet...

FINIS, Inc., the worldwide leader in technical swim products, is launching their newest bone conduction underwater Bluetooth® headphones, The Amnis Stream. You can now enjoy Apple Music, Spotify, Audible, podcasts and other apps while you swim. FINIS launched its first bone conduction music player f...

Does Music Matter? How Tunes Affect Swimmers Before a Race Sweat dripping down your face. Arms and legs pulsating with nervous energy. The thumping heartbeat beating through your chest.  Pre-race stress is incredibly common among swimmers. There are many ways athletes look to handle internal pressur...

Tips and Ideas For How to Pass Time at a Swim Meet At swim meets, there’s always some sense of routine. No matter what country you’re in, who your opponents are, whether the pool is indoors or outdoors, meters or yards, there is always some sense of familiarity. That familiar routine of a swim meet ...

PALO ALTO, California, March 25. SINCE making the move back to Stanford last year, Eugene Godsoe has returned to his piano playing roots, posting music videos featuring new and innovative arrangements of some popular songs. In a new video, Godsoe, an assistant coach at his alma mater, gets some guit...

By Grace Nordquist, Swimming World College Intern. 'Tis the season to be jolly - but sometimes during practice, we don't always feel all that festive. Have you ever changed the words to a song before? Maybe you changed the words to fit your mood. This Christmas season, maybe you find yourself recrea...

By Kaylie Williams, Swimming World College Intern Have you ever arrived at a big meet and then realized you forgot to pack some of the most important things for your race, like maybe your suit or goggles? With conference season underway, make sure you have these essentials in your bag so you're read...

By Devin Javens, Swimming World College Intern.  As swimmers get older, their mentality come race time significantly changes. Unlike when we were kids, we have race strategies, the competition, meet cuts, and other external and internal pressures that can often make or break our races. How you menta...

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 ...

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, May 26. THE distance dynamos of the Maricopa County area and beyond took to the water this Memorial Day morning at the Cactus Classic with Arizona State's Tristin Baxter leading the way amongst the women. Baxter took home the women's 800-meter freestyle finale title today in 9:0...

TORONTO, Canada, January 20. THE University of Toronto Varsity Blues swimming program is pleased to announce that Kylie Masse has signed a letter of intent and committed to swim for the Varsity Blues in the fall of 2014. A native of Windsor, Masse was the top ranked swimmer in her graduating class b...