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The Role of Technology in Swimming

Despite the challenges technology can bring, Brackin insists the benefits outweigh the difficulties and that technology can close more gaps than it...

Training Waters with Laura Siddall

Outdoor swimming days may seem like a distant memory, but we're remembering when the days were warmer and the the pool was open to welcoming the su...

The 4 Competitive Swim Strokes Explained

The four swim strokes are mechanically different, each with their own intricate styles and techniques. No matter which swimming stroke you choose, ...

Mary Kate Callahan: The Future of Parasport

From the grassroots to the highest levels of sport, Callahan hopes all the education and awareness will push to normalize parasport and lead to int...

“Uomo Pesce”

Competitive swimming can become a dangerous game if the game remains only on the level of competition and results. If we are willing to discover ou...

Swimming Exercises: Streamline, Stability, and the Power of Pull ups

Dan Daly gives advice on reducing drag with a better streamline, exercises that increase stability in your swimming, and the power of pull-ups.

Swimming Exercises: Rotation, Recovery and Better Breathing

Dan Daly gives advice on choosing quality over quantity, improving rotation in your stroke, keeping a high elbow in recovery, and tips for better b...

Laura Siddall: Seeing Gender Equality in Triathlon

Not only is Siddall a voice and role model for equality in triathlon but, she launched SidSquad, a mentorship program for young female triathletes.

Looking back at 2021

From Olympians and community leaders to challenge seekers and water lovers; the doers, the daring, and the dreamers.

Candra Jordan: The Future of Surfing is Female

The image of the “surfer girl” has specifically been the bikini-clad, thin, tanned, flawless female but Jordan says that the sport is changing, alb...

Kim Brackin: The Fastest Way to Improve Your Swimming

Kim Brackin has a different approach to technical practice and it’s one that every swimmer, no matter what their level, can benefit from.

Joju Aranda Wants You to Be Water

“Most people think that if you move super-fast or just use strength, you are going to swim better, but, you have to use the water to swim,” says Ar...

From Where We Swim

As the days get shorter, we're soaking in every bit of daylight we can. Professional triathlete Laura Siddall shows us around her favorite Costa Br...