From the Swimming World website... By Andy Ross To swim or not to swim? That is the question that will be on a lot of high school senior’s minds in the next few weeks. Most of the kids that already signed in the fall have signed because 1. they actually want to swim in college or 2. they are doing it because it’s something they’re good at and/or want a way to help pay for school. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By ISABELLE ROBUCK Being a seasoned swimmer has its ups and downs: we know our way around any and every pool, we constantly smell of chlorine, our faces have permanent goggle marks and we can all count in fives exceptionally well. Forty-give plus 45 equals 1:30, right? Whether we like it or not, swimming becomes our identity as we form a legacy for ourselves and our career. With the territory comes unspoken codes of conduct that, when broken, can cause some dissension on the team....

From the swimming World website... By Tori Caudill, Swimming World College Intern One of the best parts of swimming is competing. For many swimmers, competition can become more intense over time, just as anything else that you devote much of your life to. As an 8-and-under, dropping time was always easy, as long as no DQ was involved. As an age-group swimmer, some days of watching your friends have good races and meets can be gut-wrenching. And in college, watching your training partner swim well while you’re stuck in a...

From the Swimming World website... By Nicole Cassou, Swimming World College Intern I must preface this list with one simple fact: Swimming is hard. I’m not just referring to the extraordinary level of discipline and commitment this sport demands of its athletes, but also of those athletes’ parents. Read more >>

From the SwimSwam website... By Ari Meyer Fuel your swim with muffins made from simple, nourishing ingredients designed to support every workout. Read more >>

KING will have an athlete representing Pacific Northwest Swimming at the 2025 USA Swimming Western Zone Age Group Championships will be held from August 6-9 in Elk Grove, California Congratulations to the following athlete! RESENDEZ, Jordan (11-12 Boys)

From the Swimming World website... By Temarie Tomley After celebrating my recent birthday, I realized just how old I’ve gotten and how long I’ve been in this game. I’ve been swimming for 15 years, and in those 15 years I have learned so much. Everyone’s journey through this sport is different, and here I just want to share a little bit of what I wish I’d known when I was a young age group swimmer. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Peyton Curry Age-group swimming shouldn’t involve overtraining or pushing too hard. The sport should bring joy to swimmers’ lives, rather than take away from it. The early years of a swimmer’s journey should be all about having fun, developing new skills, and forming new friendships. Read more >>

From the SwimSwam website... By Ari Meyer If you’ve ever finished a tough swim practice craving something rich, chocolatey, and satisfying—but don’t want to derail your nutrition, this Brownie Loaf has your name all over it! Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Peyton Curry Swimmers spend up to 30 hours per week training, stretching, lifting weights, and rehabilitating injuries. In the pool, they build endurance, focus on technique, and push to be as fast and efficient as possible. In the weight room, they condition their bodies, develop fast-twitch muscles, and build strength. Just like the physical side of the sport, the mental aspect of swimming needs consistent training and focus. Read more >>