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From the Swimming World website... By Alice Reeves-Turner, Swimming World College Intern. If there is one thing all swimmers (and ex-swimmers) can agree on, it is the addictive nature of swimming. We all crave the smell of chlorine on our skin, the pain of a long, hard set and the adrenaline rush that comes from every race regardless of its result. The fact that so many find it so hard to hang up the goggles is proof enough of this addiction. However, very few know why we feel this way....

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Our high school seniors are beginning to decide on college. Congratulations and we welcome you to train with us over your college breaks! Parents... When your swimmer makes their final college decision (whether they swim in college or not), please send info to the KING webmaster for posting in the KING website. To view the first wave of decisions, please click on the links below. And check back frequently to keep up with the updates. Class of 2025

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From the Swimming World website... By Jamie Kolar, Swimming World College Intern. Being a backhalfer is something that comes naturally. We normally don’t intend on backhalfing whatever we are doing, whether it is a set at practice or a final in a meet. This skill is sometimes deemed as “saving up,” and although that is sometimes true, it is not always the case. Read more >>

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From the Swimming World website... By Allison Peters Once, during a meet, I had a revelation. After almost being jumped on by one of my teammates during warmup, I thought to myself, “Wow, he’s really breaking a norm right now.” Then I realized the way swim meets and swim practices run are basically just dependent on a bunch of unspoken swimmer laws that help things flow and prevent fights from breaking out. Read more >>

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From the Swimming World website... By Robert Griswold In swimming, the topic of specialization of young athletes is often contentious and controversial. At the beginning of my career, I was extremely fortunate to grow up and participate in a program that put an emphasis on doing all different types of events. Read more >>

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From the SwimSwam website... By Olivier Poirier-Leroy Finding yourself perpetually overthinking and choking on race day? Here’s a mindset you can take to practice to build a performance for the ages in competition. Swimmers face a lot of competitors in the pool. And not just the swimmer in the next lane or the resistance of the water or poorly painted T’s on the pool floor that leave you with a smashed up heel from a bulkhead-on-ankle collision. Read more >>

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From the SwimSwam website... By Ari Meyer This nutrient-packed breakfast or snack is as versatile as it is delicious! These tiny seeds are loaded with Omega-3s, vitamins, minerals, and are a great source of powerful antioxidants. When soaked overnight in your choice of milk, they transform into a satisfying pudding that can be customized in countless ways. Top it with fresh berries for a burst of color, add a sprinkle of granola for crunch, or swirl in some nut butter for extra protein. Whether you’re rushing out the door in...

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From the Swimming World website... By DIANA PIMER There is a lot of pressure on swimmers. The training, the suit, the mentality all has to be perfect. However, behind every great practice, every great race, and every great swimmer is a great swim parent, even when the kids leave for a collegiate pool instead of the local YMCA. As swimmers’ pre-meet meals evolve from hot dogs and nachos, to pasta with meatballs, to grilled chicken and vegetables, swim parents must evolve with their surroundings and their new teams. However, no...

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From the USA Swimming website... By Stephanie Miezin, MS, RD, CSSD It seems like sodium-heavy and electrolyte-filled supplements, pills, and powders are everywhere these days. But do your athletes really need these expensive sodium-enhanced products? Read more >>

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From the Swimming World website... By CHANDLER BRANDES Swimming is a sport like no other. You learn a lot about yourself throughout your years as a swimmer and the sport inherently instills valuable life lessons in you. Even when your time as a competitive swimmer is done, you still continue to learn more about the sport and have time to reflect. Read more >>