Articles by SwimSwam Contributors

Beneath The Surface: Dive Into the History of Swimming

Swimming dates back to around 2600 B.C.E., when the first pool was created, in Mohenjo-Daro (pictured).

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A Beautiful Day: Lindenwood’s Final Home Meet

Honoring the final home meet of the Lindenwood women’s swim & dive meet, which will be cut at the conclusion of the season.

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Two-Time Olympic Medalist, Former World Record Holder Lance Larson Dies At 83

Larson won two Olympic medals at the 1960 Games in Rome, claiming gold on the U.S. men’s medley relay and a controversial silver in the 100 free.

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Train Your Brain

Often underused, the brain can work as a tool to help you unlock your best performance in the pool.

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Kelly Palace Wraps Record Streak With Six Masters National Records In Six Weeks

Palace set a pair of National Records in the women’s 60-64 age group in November, finishing off an incredible six-week run.

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UBC Women, Calgary Men Defend Canada West Titles

Calgary’s Stephen Calkins (pictured) won three individual events and added a pair of relay titles at the 2023 Canada West Championships.

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Masters Swimming and Ill Health

The determination to adapt, both mentally and physically, as we age in competitive swimming is key.

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What is a Swimmer? An Ex-Varsity Athlete’s Musings On Identity & Sport

The relationship between a swimmer and their identity as such is a complicated one after they hang up the goggles.

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Who Says Swimming Isn’t A Contact Sport?

Jayden Repak managed to win the FHSAA 4A state title in the boys’ 100 breaststroke after breaking his finger earlier in the session.

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Not Humanly Possible!

A 68-year-old documents her incredible experience competing in her first-ever swim meet.

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Former LSU Tiger Matt Klotz Finishes As Runner-Up of Big Brother 25

After 100 days in the Big Brother house, deaf world record holder Matt Klotz finished as the runner-up on the 25th edition of the American reality show.

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It Will Get Better: A Letter To One Year Ago Me

A letter to my 365-days-ago-self reminding them that while things might be hard right now, they will get better through perserverance.

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“Zombies Attack Florida Swimmers!”

This poem commemorates a recent zombie-themed group swim — in near-total darkness –- across Lake Cane in Central Florida.

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U SPORTS Early Season Check In: UBC Women, McGill Men Hold Top Rankings

McGill’s Hazem Issa has helped propel the team to the top ranking on the men’s side through the first two months of the U SPORTS season.

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Big Brother 25 Update: Deaf WR Holder Matt Klotz Catapults into Final Four

Matthew Klotz won the season’s Head of Household competition after Thursday night’s Double Eviction, securing his spot in the final four.

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