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Why All Swimmers Should Use Resistance Bands

Bringing back this story by Dylan Evangelista, Swimming World College Intern.  Now is the time to focus on good form at home to translate to good form in the water...we shall return!  Whether you're a competitive athlete, or just looking for a way to stay active, swimming is a fantastic form of exer...

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The Great Debate: Phelps vs. Ledecky

By Dylan Evangelista, Swimming World College Intern Since her first Olympic berth back in 2012, it's an understatement to say that Katie Ledecky has made her mark on the sport of competitive swimming. At this year's FINA World Championships in Budapest, it is no surprise that Ledecky was the first m...

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What's In Store For Caeleb Dressel?

By Dylan Evangelista, Swimming World College Intern Caeleb Dressel has been a man on a mission thus far in 2017. Between smashing American records at this years NCAA championships and posting the No. 1-ranked 100 fly in the world during the U.S. National Championships, he certainly has had his hands...

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Chocolate Milk: It's More Than Just a Kid's Drink

By Dylan Evangelista, Swimming World College Intern There are specific reasons why competitive swimmers and athletes alike incorporate chocolate milk into their daily diet, and it's not just due to the delicious taste. Chocolate milk has become an essential part to swimmer's success in the pool in t...

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Why The Men's 100 Fly May Be The Event Of This Summer

By Dylan Evangelista, Swimming World College Intern. As the 17th FINA World Championships begin to creep up, we enter a long course season without butterfly legend Michael Phelps, leaving the debate wide open as to who to keep an eye on this summer in the butterfly events. While the 200 fly has some...