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5 Impossible Things to Explain to the Non-Swimmer By Erin Himes, Swimming World College Intern Swimming is a different sport, which is why explaining things to non-swimmers can get tricky sometimes. While swimmers pretty much speak another language, here are a few of the hardest things to explain to...

The Phases of Swimming: From Lessons to Retirement By Erin Himes, Swimming World College Intern In the normal life cycle of a career, there are a few phases of swimming most of us go through. While the incredibly talented turn swimming into a career after college, many conclude their competitive car...

5 Ways to Find Your Passion for Swimming Again While swimming can get monotonous sometimes, it is easier to get through it all when you're feeling passionate about the sport. Losing your passion for swimming makes the everyday struggles much harder to get through. I often find myself struggling to r...

The Days of Taper Told in Photos You know it, you love it, you look forward to it all year. Taper truly is a swimmer's dream. Not only does it signal the fastest swimming of the year, it often leaves us with more energy than we've had all year. These photos tell the story of taper in a way that all ...

By Erin Himes, Swimming World College Intern Tis the season for searching for the best gift! As swimmer's head off to holiday training, there are plenty of ways to make their Christmas everything they have ever wanted. Here's a perfect, although maybe unrealistic, list of things every swimmer wants ...

The men and women of Gator Swim Club posted top finishes on day three of Speedo Sectionals in Plantation. Georgia-Mae Hohmann of Gator Swim Club took first in the 100 back with a 1:03.59. Mabel Zavaros of Oakville Aquatic Club finished second in 1:04.37 and Talia Bates of Gator Swim Club finished th...

Mary Smutny of AquaKids Sharks Swim Team took first in the women's 200 free with a dominant 2:01.81. In second was North Palm Beach Swim Club's Nicole Gomez in 2:03.09 and in third was Gator Swim Club's Talia Bates in 2:04.46. Marcos Lavado of Azura Florida Aquatic won the men's race in 1:51.48. Mic...

Speedo Sectionals kicked off in Plantation, Florida tonight with the women's 1500 and the men's 800 along with a number of relays. Anna Auld of East Coast Aquatic Club won the 1500 in 17:11.86. She was followed by Jillian Barczyk of City of Lafayette Aquatics in 17:36.79 and Christina Neri of Piranh...

Speedo Sectionals moves to Plantation, Florida this weekend. The meet features some young, dominant club swimmers alongside some older talent. Amelia Maughan, swimming unattached, enters the meet dominant in the 50, 100 and 200 freestyle. She's the top seed in the 100 and 200, while falling in fifth...

By Erin Himes, Swimming World College Intern Exactly one week ago, I finished my 16 year swimming career. And while there have been many signs this season that it was certainly time for me to move on, I found myself emotional on that last day. To go from calling myself a swimmer for the majority of ...

Agon is the proud sponsor of all high school coverage (recruiting, results, state championships, etc.) on SwimmingWorld.com. For more information about Agon, visit their website AgonSwim.com. By Erin Himes, Swimming World College Intern Quick swimming continued at the Virginia High School 5A State C...

Agon is the proud sponsor of all high school coverage (recruiting, results, state championships, etc.) on SwimmingWorld.com. For more information about Agon, visit their website AgonSwim.com. By Erin Himes, Swimming World College Intern At the Virginia 6A High School state championships, Patriot Hig...

Agon is the proud sponsor of all high school coverage (recruiting, results, state championships, etc.) on SwimmingWorld.com. For more information about Agon, visit their website AgonSwim.com. By Erin Himes, Swimming World College Intern Virginia High School 4A States was marked by a deep field acros...

Agon is the proud sponsor of all high school coverage (recruiting, results, state championships, etc.) on SwimmingWorld.com. For more information about Agon, visit their website AgonSwim.com. By Erin Himes, Swimming World College Intern Tons of 3A State records were broken at 3A Virginia High School...

Agon is the proud sponsor of all high school coverage (recruiting, results, state championships, etc.) on SwimmingWorld.com. For more information about Agon, visit their website AgonSwim.com. By Erin Himes, Swimming World College Intern The men and women of Maggie Walker Governor School won Virginia...

By Erin Himes, Swimming World College Intern. Choosing a racing suit is a tough task. With so many great options out there, it can be difficult to know what the best suit is for you, yet extremely important for your next taper meet. Checkout the highlights of some of the greatest suits out there for...

By Erin Himes, Swimming World College Intern Missy Franklin's new book Relentless Spirit details her upbringing and rise to Olympic fame from a deeply personal angle. Written along with her parents, it offers a new perspective on high caliber athletics. While my level of competition is extremely rem...

By Erin Himes, Swimming World College Intern As I hopped in my local pool while on winter break this week, I looked over at the club team practicing with younger kids. They were working on sprints from the blocks, and I watched as kid after kid bellyflopped into the pool. I instantly thought back to...

By Erin Himes, Swimming World College Intern So you’re committed to four more years of swimming. Now that all of the stress of choosing a college is over, here are some things you can do while you wait to join your new team next fall! 1. Keep up your grades. [caption id="attachment_152174" align="al...

By Erin Himes, Swimming World College Intern Heading to a mid-season meet soon? Looking for something to get you excited to swim fast? From tearful Olympic moments to pump up videos, here are seven inspirational videos you should definitely be watching in your hotel room. 1. The Famous Lezak finish ...