Read moreUnfiltered Waters Podcast Delivers Special Mother's Day Edition Featuring D.A. Franklin and Jeanne Hoff (Video)16 May 2024Unfiltered Waters Podcast Delivers Special Mother's Day Edition Featuring D.A. Franklin and Jeanne Hoff (Video) Unfiltered Waters, the sensational podcast developed by Olympians Missy Franklin and Katie Hoff, returned with a special episode this week. A few days after Mother's Day, Franklin and Hoff...
Read moreWellness Wednesday: Goal Setting and Handling Competition Stress (Video Article)15 May 2024Wellness Wednesday: Goal Setting and Handling Competition Stress This week's edition of Wellness Wednesday features a different look, as Swimming World staffer Casey McNulty developed a video that focuses on two important topics: Goal setting and Handling Competition Stress. In her video compilation...
Read moreMichael Phelps Discusses Importance of 'Battle Buddy' in Latest Emphasis on Mental Health Awareness12 May 2024Michael Phelps Discusses Importance of 'Battle Buddy' in Latest Emphasis on Mental Health Awareness When Michael Phelps’ name enters a conversation, it usually indicates a discussion of his athletic greatness. The 28 Olympic medals – 23 of them gold. The world records. His ability to snare victories...
Read moreMarathon Star Des Linden Joins Unfiltered Waters Podcast10 May 2024Marathon Star Des Linden Joins Unfiltered Waters Podcast When Katie Hoff and Missy Franklin launched their Unfiltered Waters Podcast, their efforts were obviously going to feature some of the biggest names in the sport of swimming. But the hosts alos promised to highlight the stories of other at...
Read more2Wellness Wednesday: 6 Meet Day Nutrition Strategies Swimmers Should Know08 May 20246 Meet Day Nutrition Strategies Swimmers Should Know Among the most important things an athlete can do is set goals, and with these goals come standards. Proper training, sleep, and nutrition are vital necessities for success in any sport. But balancing these priorities can be challenging when jobs,...
Read moreUnfiltered Waters Podcast Welcomes Beach Volleyball Legend Kerri Walsh Jennings02 May 2024The latest episode of the Unfiltered Waters, hosted by Olympians Missy Franklin and Katie Hoff, demonstrates why the podcast has been a success, and brings a terrific perspective. On the heels of interviews with swim stars Summer McIntosh and Simone Manuel, among others, this week’s installment feat...
Read moreStrength, Speed, Explosiveness: The Benefits of Power Workouts in the Pool30 April 2024Every swimmer loves a good power workout. What is better than a practice full of short reps, lots of rest and a whole lot of speed? Power practices are designed for swimmers to not only train fast, but can be accomplished while wearing resistance gear. Resistance training and speed are the two bigge...
Read moreMotivational Monday: Happy Swimmers Are Fast Swimmers; 3 Ways to Find Joy in the Sport29 April 2024It is no question that swimming is a tough sport. It is very time consuming, and balancing academics with athletic responsibilities can be challenging. In addition to swimming being a major part of one's life, it can be physically and mentally taxing. Swimming requires the use every muscle in the bo...
Read more29Friday FunDay: 13 Weird Objects That Have Been Found in the Pool26 April 2024 13 Weird Objects That Have Been Found in the Pool Picture this: you're swimming along during practice minding your own business when suddenly, you become entangled in a web of an unidentified object floating by. You have no idea where it came from and thrash around trying to free yourself ...
Read moreSporti Collaborates With Alex, Gretchen Walsh, for Star Spangled Summer Collection (Gallery)23 April 2024Sporti, in collaboration with swimmer duo sisters Alex and Gretchen Walsh, who between the two of them have 24 NCAA Championship titles, 24-All American honors, 14 NCAA records and a Silver Medal from the 2020 Olympics, is proud to announce the launch of their Star Spangled Summer Collection. The c...
Read moreMotivational Monday: Evaluating Your Recently Completed Season; How to Learn22 April 2024Motivational Monday: Evaluating Your Recently Completed Season; How to Learn Ah, yes. The offseason. For many athletes, this time of year could mean multiple months without organized training. For swimmers, however, the offseason picture is painted much differently. Upon the conclusion of the short ...
Read more61The 7 Sins of Swimming19 April 2024The 7 Sins of Swimming (From the Archive - Originally Published 2017) By Chandler Brandes There is no such thing as a perfect swimmer. As swimmers, we sometimes (although rarely) make mistakes. We may DQ, forget our heat and lane, or even accidentally-on-purpose rip our cap at the exact moment a har...
Read moreSwimming World Accepting Applications For Summer 2024 Internship Program18 April 2024Apply to be a Journalism or Social Media Intern Swimming World Magazine is seeking a gifted group of writers and content creators for the summer of 2024 who are interested in enhancing their journalism and social-media skills, while building valuable experience to add to their resumes. Our successfu...
Read more1Shogun TV Series Missed the Mark With Dramatic Swimming Scene17 April 2024Shogun TV Series Missed the Mark With Dramatic Swimming Scene By Todd Balf, Guest Contributor At the close of Shogun’s Episode 3, the early 17-century English sailor John Blackthorne emerges on the ship’s rail alongside his captor, Japanese regent Lord Yoshii Toranaga. Blackthorne, buff and brawny, ...
Read more1What Makes a GREAT Coach? An Athlete and Coach Perspective15 April 2024What Makes a GREAT Coach? An Athlete and Coach Perspective The best coaches are people who are influential, motivational, supportive, caring, positive and willing to help their athletes. Many mentors might display some of these qualities, but it takes someone special to represent them all. Great coa...
Read moreGutter Talk: What Has Your Previous Olympic Experience Taught You?14 April 2024Gutter Talk: What Has Your Previous Olympic Experience Taught You? Because it only comes along every four years, the Olympic experience is unique. For those who have the opportunity to compete in a second Olympiad, the experience gained during that initial trip can be highly beneficial. In this edit...
Read moreGertrude Ederle Biopic ‘Young Woman and the Sea’ Set for May Release (Trailer)12 April 2024Gertrude Ederle Biopic ‘Young Woman and the Sea’ Set for May Release (Trailer) Young Woman and the Sea, a Gertrude Ederle biopic of the first woman to swim the English Channel, is set for a May release date, with the trailer revealed this week. It will star Daisy Ridley and be given a theatrical rel...
Read moreFriday FunDay: Matching Music and Swimming: What Songs Fit Specific Events?12 April 2024Matching 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...
Read moreWellness Wednesday: 21 Body-Care Strategies to Set Swimmers On a Path to Better Health10 April 2024Swimmers' Path to Personal Wellness with 21 Body Care Strategies Swimming is a sport that demands dedication from its athletes. It's not uncommon for swimmers to wake up before dawn and jump into a cold pool as part of their daily routine. Weekends are often spent at competitions, where athletes pus...
Read moreUnfiltered Waters: Katie Hoff-Missy Franklin Hosted Podcast Has Dug Deep Into Athlete Stories (Watch Intro Video)08 April 2024Unfiltered Waters: Katie Hoff-Missy Franklin Hosted Podcast Has Dug Deep Into Athlete Stories Recalling certain events can make for a fun march down memory lane, and I’ve been in a position through the years to chronicle my share of incredible moments in this sport. It’s truly been a pleasure, and I...