Laps and Lanes

Dryland for age group swimmers and injury risk

Everything filed under training in our swimming coverage, the 25 reports filed on it so far.

Rea Doherty and Garvan McCann have become the first swimmers to complete a two-way crossing from Ballycastle to Rathlin...

Rea Doherty and Garvan McCann complete historic Rathlin

Rea Doherty and Garvan McCann have become the first swimmers to complete a two-way crossing from Ballycastle to Rathlin Island and back, covering...

2026-09-30
Summer Finke, a U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier, outlines five mental and practical strategies for swimmers to build a...

Swimming World Magazine Offers Five Tips for a Successful

Summer Finke, a U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier, outlines five mental and practical strategies for swimmers to build a successful season, focusing on

2026-09-18
The NCAA has approved a rule change allowing swimmers to submerge for the final five meters of a race, but top college...

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, but top college coaches doubt it will be widely

2026-09-14
The Mission Viejo Nadadores club is closing its 360 Performance Center pro training group, leading to the departure of...

Mission Viejo Nadadores Shut Down Pro Group, Coach Jeff

The Mission Viejo Nadadores club is closing its 360 Performance Center pro training group, leading to the departure of head coach Jeff Julian, who

2026-09-11
An article details the physical and psychological challenges swimmers face when returning to practice after a break...

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, emphasizing the difficulty of

2026-09-09
A 2025 data analysis finds elite international swimmers do not consistently slow down less than provincial-level swimmers...

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...

2026-09-08
Top coaches cite a shift to quality-focused training, frequent peak meets, and advanced recovery for enabling swimmers to...

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...

2026-09-07
A new article defines mental toughness in swimming as the ability to retain psychological control during poor practices...

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, citing strategies from elite

2026-09-07
The United States will have no swimmers at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, a decision driven by a conflict with...

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...

2026-09-06
A temporary restraining order issued by an Indiana judge makes distance swimmer Zalan Sarkany and backstroker Owen...

Indiana Swimmers Sarkany, McDonald Gain NCAA Eligibility via

A temporary restraining order issued by an Indiana judge makes distance swimmer Zalan Sarkany and backstroker Owen McDonald eligible for the 2026-27...

2026-09-05
Olivier Poirier-Leroy outlines five practical methods for coaches to help swimmers focus on controllable actions rather...

Swim Coaches Share Five Strategies to Build Process-Oriented

Olivier Poirier-Leroy outlines five practical methods for coaches to help swimmers focus on controllable actions rather than outcomes, including...

2026-09-04
Four Hanover College women’s swimmers have sued the school for violating Title IX after the college eliminated its...

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...

2026-08-26
FITASY introduces a personalized recovery shoe designed for swimmers, featuring 3-D lattice construction, quick-drying...

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...

2026-08-26
Katie Ledecky lost the 800-free at the Pan Pacific Championships, but her reaction reveals how elite swimmers keep...

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...

2026-08-26
Sports: Two-time Olympian Phoebe Bacon is moving to UVA Pro Group

Phoebe Bacon

Two-time Olympian Phoebe Bacon is moving to UVA Pro Group

2026-08-23
Sports: Burnout is a common issue in swimming, often misunderstood as a motivation problem

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...

2026-08-20
The latest additions to Bob Bowman's Texas pro training group have made a significant impact at their end-of-season...

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...

2026-08-19
Crawfish Aquatics has set a new National Age Group Record in the 13-14 mixed 200 medley relay at the 2026 Louisiana Age...

Crawfish Aquatics Breaks 13-14 Mixed 200 Medley Relay NAG Record

Crawfish Aquatics has set a new National Age Group Record in the 13-14 mixed 200 medley relay at the 2026 Louisiana Age Group State Championships.

2026-08-18
Sam Williamson of Australia has made a remarkable comeback after a freak accident in the weight room left him out of the...

Australian Swimmer Sam Williamson Overcomes Career-Ending Injury to Achieve Historic Success

Sam Williamson of Australia has made a remarkable comeback after a freak accident in the weight room left him out of the pool for months.

2026-08-18
American swimmer Luka Mijatovic has broken the 17-18 National Age Group Record in the boys' 800 meter freestyle at the...

Luka Mijatovic Breaks US 17-18 Age Group Record in 800m Free

American swimmer Luka Mijatovic has broken the 17-18 National Age Group Record in the boys' 800 meter freestyle at the 2026 Junior Pan Pacific...

2026-08-18
American swimmers rake in significant rewards at the 2026 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships, with top earners earning...

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.

2026-08-18
USA Swimming has released the time standards for the 2026 Short Course World Championship Trials, which include standards...

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...

2026-08-17
The 2026 European Championships have come to a close, and the top swimmers have been recognized with the Swammy Awards

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...

2026-08-17
Fifty-three years of Italian swimming history can be reduced to six names: Novella Calligaris, Giorgio Lamberti, Federica...

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...

2026-08-16