From the Swimming World website... By Jordan Fargo (Guest Editorial) Every August, I can’t help but remember all of the times my dad would wake up nice and early to drive me to Sunday morning swim practice for my club team. He’d make me a piece of toast, butter it, and leave it on the kitchen counter with a bottle of water. He’d be waiting in the car before I even got out of bed. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Erin Himes 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 my life to suddenly no longer being one is an undeniably huge identity shift, one that nearly every collegiate swimmer faces at the end of their career. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By SHWETA KRISHNAN Swimmers stand out for the traits they possess. They have fundamental ideals of persistence and determination that help them succeed in the sport. Here are six qualities that are common among swimmers. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Lianne McCluskey, Swimming World College Intern. Many collegiate swimmers look at the end of their college swimming eligibility as the beginning of “swammer” status; however, this does not have to be the case. U.S. Masters Swimming has referred to swimming as “the magic pill” for a reason – regardless of an individual’s athletic ability, a person can pick up the sport at any time in their life. Read more >>

From the USA Swimming website... By TrueSport As a parent of a young athlete, you’re likely going to be on snack duty at some point during the season. For some competitions or practices, this will be easier: a few granola bars, orange slices, and you’re good to go. But for longer days, like track and field meets or regional matches that involve travel, warm-ups, and post-game awards ceremonies before heading home, you may be asked to provide meals or snacks to keep athletes satiated from breakfast to dinner. Here are...

From the Swimming World website... By Summer Finke Fear. One simple word, yet one of the most complex and personal emotions we experience. It shows up in obvious ways: Fear of snakes, fear of heights. But for athletes, it often runs much deeper. Fear of failure. Fear of judgment. Fear of what comes after the so-called failure, when the results are posted and the lane lines disappear. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Summer Finke As we begin a New Year, Swimming World is re-running this terrific piece by regular contributor Summer Finke, an Olympic Trials qualifier and standout during her collegiate days at North Carolina State. Summer’s reflections on her career in the pool are deep and provide a wonderful perspective, especially at the start of 2025. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Summer Finke My heart would race, my knees would feel weak, and my arms would get heavy… but this was not the start of an Eminem song. This was how my body felt every time I was about to dive into the water. The nerves and jitters that came before a race felt impossible for me to shake. During championship season, it felt like they might take over completely and ruin my hard work before the race even started. If you are a swimmer...

From the Swimming World website... By KAITLYN CROUTHAMEL Breathe in, breathe out. The moment has arrived. All swimmers know the feeling of having a big race in front of them. You stand behind the blocks, anxiously adjusting your cap and goggles. You count down the heats in front of you until it’s finally your turn to dive in. These few minutes of last-minute preparations are often filled with a boatload of thoughts. These can be a swimmer’s saving grace or their method of self-destruction. Read more >>

From the SwimSwam website... By Ari Meyer These soy-marinated eggs are an easy way to add big flavor and high-quality protein to just about any meal. The savory-sweet soy marinade infuses the eggs with richness while keeping them simple and satisfying, making them a go-to option for quick, balanced meals. They’re especially good sliced over a steaming bowl of ramen or served over rice with creamy avocado for a filling, nutrient-dense bowl that feels both comforting and elevated. Read more >>