Read more16Friday FunDay: 25 Fun Things To Do While Tapering17 November 2023By Tera Bradham The magical, two-syllable word that brings more excitement to a swimmer than any other: taper. It’s the only time of the year when swimmers get to experience the energy level of a normal human being; yet we aren’t allowed to utilize any of that pizzazz to which we are so unaccustomed...
Read more1Alex Popov on Olympic Double Defense: 'It's Probably Twice as Hard'26 June 2020Alex Popov on Olympic Double Defense: 'It's Probably Twice as Hard' No matter what unfolds in the sprint events at next summer’s delayed Olympic Games in Tokyo, another Olympiad will pass with Alex Popov standing alone, his career celebrated in our 20th anniversary feature this month. The Russian se...
Read moreIntroducing the FINIS Friday Livecast26 March 2020FINIS is bringing the swim community together for a weekly livecast featuring interviews with innovative and inspirational leaders in the sport to learn and grow together. The Details: FINIS Friday Day: Every week on Friday, starts tomorrow March 27th Time: 1:00 pm Pacific Time This Week: The Silve...
Read more4When Roland Matthes Sat On John Naber's Couch Watching Ryan Murphy's Rio 2016 Backstroke Gold11 June 2020When American John Naber finally ended the nine-year reign of East German Roland Matthes on backstroke at the Montreal 1976 Olympic Games and the two men, though poles apart on the geo-political map of the world, hugged in the way rivals who understand the value of mutual respect do, they could hard...
Read moreInspirational Podcasts for Swimmers & Swimming-Enthusiasts21 October 2019Whether you’re looking for expert coaching advice to help you reach your true potential, or you’re a swimmer searching for new techniques that’ll help you train or succeed like a champion, swimming podcasts have a little something for everyone. If you’re looking for a little inspiration and motivati...
Read moreAnnouncement: New VP at Fitter and Faster!04 February 2021Fitter and Faster Swim Camps has promoted Brett Hawke to Vice President of Swimming Performance and Education. Hawke is responsible for ensuring Fitter and Faster continues producing the most effective swim camp experiences in the world. In his position as Development Director of Swim Camps, Hawke h...
Read moreHonors 2021: Surge of Inside with Brett Hawke Podcast Has Been Big Positive For Sport30 December 2021Honors 2021: Surge of Inside with Brett Hawke Podcast Has Been Big Positive For Sport Since launching his Inside with Brett Hawke Podcast, the eponymous host and two-time Australian Olympian has offered insight into the lives and thinking of some of the biggest names in the sport. With the support o...
Read moreSwimcerely with Spindrift: Guest Olympian Kristy Kowal (Podcast)17 February 2017Swimcerely with Spindrift is back and features Olympic silver medalist Kristy Kowal as the guest for the first show of the new year. Kowal was a ground-breaking swimmer in the late 90's and early 2000's, becoming the first woman to break the one-minute barrier in the 100-yard breaststroke. In additi...
Read moreBrett Hawke Podcast Continues To Be Can't-Miss Stop For Top-Tier Engagement In Sport03 February 2023Brett Hawke Podcast Continues To Be Can't-Miss Stop For Top-Tier Engagement In Sport Here’s the deal. Brett Hawke could sit down and discuss his career with anyone for hours. As a two-time Olympian for Australia and multi-time NCAA champion at Auburn University, finding tales to share is not difficu...