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Dryland Mania: Out-of-the-Pool Drills to Help You Succeed in the Water “Coming to practice is only part of being a great swimmer.” Those were the words my coach always used to tell me. Sure, swim Practice represents the best opportunity for a swimmer to get better. Through building strength and spee...

Army-Navy and College Swimming's Attendance Boom: A Significant Shakeup December 6 was a typical Thursday night in West Point, New York, with hundreds briskly shuffling in to watch their Knights compete. The stands were packed shoulder-to shoulder, anxious in their anticipation of the big event. Thi...

Hawkeye Invitational: Nebraska Women Storm to Title Behind Gena Jorgensen The Nebraska Cornhuskers staved off tough competition to claim victory in the Hawkeye Invitational at the University of Iowa over the weekend. Nebraska came away with 1368 points, followed closely by San Diego State with 1238 ...

Gamecock Invitational: North Carolina Men, South Carolina Women Hoist Trophies After three days of hard-fought competition, the University of North Carolina men’s team and the University of South Carolina women’s team came out on top at the midseason Gamecock Invitational over the weekend. The North...

How To Swim the 100 Breaststroke: Breaking Down Swimming's Most Perplexing Race What makes a great 100 breaststroker? Many would point to a dominant kick, gliding them through the water. Others would point to a strong stroke, using their upper body to push forward with efficiency. Some might even po...

4 Swimming 'Icks' and How To Be the Best Practice Swimmer The pool glows a vibrant blue as you step on the pool deck for practice, excited for a great day. You have the opportunity to spend time with friends, maybe have an easy set, and get better at the sport you love. Life couldn’t be better, unti...

6 Top NCAA Performances from October: Gretchen Walsh Leads the Way The splash of determined competitors, dueling for victory. The roar of the crowd echoing throughout the arena. And of course, the sweet smell of chlorine. After months of intense anticipation, the college dual-meet season is well und...

Dylan Gravley Hoping to Use Recent Open-Water Success as Boost in the Pool Of all the water sports, open water swimming may be the most unpredictable. From the current to the environment, the circumstances can change drastically with any race. An unwavering demeanor is needed, a consistency in the f...

Fall Swimming Fever: 8 Tips and Tricks for Managing the Early Portion of the Season The fall season creates many images: falling leaves, the autumn breeze, and undoubtedly the smell of pumpkin spice lattes. But in the swimming world, fall has always represented something else: the beginning of a new...

'Battle at the Burr III': Georgetown Claims Victories, But Howard Has Created Defining Meet The lots filled with spectators in Washington, D.C, crowds buzzing with excitement over the event they were to witness. The crowd could’ve easily been present for the school’s football team, or a basketball g...

New Generation: National Team Nods a Spark to Greater Success For Emerging Stars Across the sports world, the opportunity to represent one’s country has always been a monumental achievement. But in the world of swimming, the opportunity to compete for one’s country means just a bit more. This select...

How Olympians Raced the 200-Meter Events: Analyzing Strategies of Success in Paris “Go out as fast as possible. Don’t hold back!” “Build the first 100, and then stay strong.” “Keep a consistent pace!” These are all strategies which have guided the ways athletes race the 200 freestyle, an event that ...

Swimming in Statistics: How Arizona State Is Changing College Swimming Four years ago, the University of Virginia changed college swimming. The team was the first to notably partner with their mathematics department, specifically Dr. Ken Ono, in order to break down a swimmer’s mechanics using mathem...

Racing for Gold: Tips and Tricks for the College Swimming Recruiting Process The nerves wash over you, as you look upon an intimidating field of competitors. This event is one that will change your entire future, with turns and difficult stretches that will surely test you. But with a strong finish,...