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A tracked swimmers dataset for our swimming coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
Open water swimming coaching builds safety for pool swimmers
A retired NHS nurse from Greenock is using her 30 years of experience to coach swimmers transitioning from the pool to open water.
Nova Southeastern, Drury Lead CSCAA Division II Preseason Rankings
Nova Southeastern's women and Drury's men top the CSCAA Division II preseason swimming and diving rankings for the 2026-27 season.
Rea Doherty and Garvan McCann complete historic Rathlin two-way crossing
Rea Doherty and Garvan McCann have become the first swimmers to complete a two-way crossing from Ballycastle to Rathlin Island and back.
Swimming World Magazine Offers Five Tips for a Successful Season
Summer Finke, a U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier, outlines five mental and practical strategies for swimmers to build a successful season.
NCAA Allows Underwater Finishes, Coaches See Limited Impact
The NCAA has approved a rule change allowing swimmers to submerge for the final five meters of a race.
The Inglorious Truth About the First Week Back at Practice
An article details the physical and psychological challenges swimmers face when returning to practice after a break.
Elite Swimmers Show No Clear Fatigue Edge in Final 50 Study
A 2025 data analysis finds elite international swimmers do not consistently slow down less than provincial-level swimmers in the final 50 meters of...
Coaches Analyze Rise of Year-Round Fast Swimming
Top coaches cite a shift to quality-focused training, frequent peak meets, and advanced recovery for enabling swimmers to produce fast times...
Swimmers Build Mental Toughness on Bad Training Days
A new article defines mental toughness in swimming as the ability to retain psychological control during poor practices.
USA Swimming Skips Youth Olympic Games Due to Schedule Clash
The United States will have no swimmers at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, a decision driven by a conflict with the Short Course World...
Indiana Swimmers Sarkany, McDonald Gain NCAA Eligibility via Restraining Order
A temporary restraining order issued by an Indiana judge makes distance swimmer Zalan Sarkany and backstroker Owen McDonald eligible for the 2026-27...
Jake Gibbons on the Changing College Recruiting Landscape
Bolles School head coach Jake Gibbons details how roster limits, the transfer portal, and new economics are reshaping college swimming recruitment...
Swim Coaches Share Five Strategies to Build Process-Oriented Swimmers
Olivier Poirier-Leroy outlines five practical methods for coaches to help swimmers focus on controllable actions rather than outcomes.
Virginia, Texas Lead 2026-27 NCAA Women's Swimming Power Rankings
SwimSwam's pre-season power rankings forecast Virginia's pursuit of a seventh consecutive NCAA title, with Texas also favored for the top three.
Hanover College Faces Title IX Lawsuit Over Women’s Swim Cut
Four Hanover College women’s swimmers have sued the school for violating Title IX after the college eliminated its women’s and men’s swimming...
FITASY Custom Recovery Footwear for Swimmers
FITASY introduces a personalized recovery shoe designed for swimmers, featuring 3-D lattice construction, quick-drying material, and a...
Ledecky’s Pan Pacs Loss Shows Mental Strength
Katie Ledecky lost the 800-free at the Pan Pacific Championships, but her reaction reveals how elite swimmers keep confidence steady. The SwimSwam...
The Motivation Trap That Burns Swimmers Out
Burnout is a common issue in swimming, often misunderstood as a motivation problem. However, research suggests that highly motivated swimmers are...
New Bob Bowman Swimmers Shine at End-of-Season Meets
The latest additions to Bob Bowman's Texas pro training group have made a significant impact at their end-of-season meets, showcasing their skills...
US Swimmers Earn Over $1.1 Million in Operation Gold Payouts at Pan Pacific Championships
American swimmers rake in significant rewards at the 2026 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships, with top earners earning over $90,000 each.
USA Swimming Releases Time Standards for 2026 Short Course World Championship Trials
USA Swimming has released the time standards for the 2026 Short Course World Championship Trials, which include standards across all three courses...
2026 European Championships: Women's Swammy Awards
The 2026 European Championships have come to a close, and the top swimmers have been recognized with the Swammy Awards. Simona Quadarella of Italy...
Italy's Rise in Swimming: A Story of Exceptional Talent and Systemic Change
Fifty-three years of Italian swimming history can be reduced to six names: Novella Calligaris, Giorgio Lamberti, Federica Pellegrini, Benedetta...
Day 7 Prelims at the 2026 European Championships See Tight Races and Surprising Scratches
The final prelim session in Paris featured six events, with German swimmers dominating the men’s 400 m freestyle, a close women’s 400 m freestyle...