The relays are one of the most anticipated events on the Olympic swimming program. Here’s what happens when an Olympic legend is asked to give up his spot on a gold-medal winning relay.
On August 11, 2008, Jason Lezak pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Olympic history. How did he do it? By competing.
Swimming at an elite level isn’t just about the results. It’s just as much about finding ways to enjoy the journey.
Feeling stuck with your swimming? Like you might have landed squarely in the middle of a plateau? Here’s what you need to know about battling back.
At the Barcelona Olympics Mark Tewksbury swam the race of his life to win the 100m backstroke. Here is how he used visualization in his quest to win Olympic gold.
Because of the American boycott of 1980 Rowdy Gaines had to wait an extra four years for his chance at Olympic glory. Here’s what motivated him during those doubt-filled years.
When you go to the pool are you training the way you expect to compete? Alex Popov, one of the greatest swimmers in history, shows how the way you practice is the way you race.
At the 1988 Olympics in Seoul Duncan Armstrong pulled off an upset for the ages. Here’s how he did it.
Team culture can make or break a season. Here’s how swim coaches can elevate culture and results in the water.
At some point most swimmers have suffered the ill effects of overthinking. It’s been shown to ruin our best intentions and performances with ease. Here’s how to stop overthinking in the pool.
