Cupping your hand feels like it should grab more water. The research says the opposite.
In this video I break down why a flat hand gives you a better paddle in freestyle, and what actually happens to your pull when you cup your hand or tuck your thumb.
A 103-year-old WWII veteran and decorated swimmer will be honored at Vancouver’s annual Veterans Day parade.
A new documentary tells the story of the 70 swimmers who set out to complete the journey the infamous ship Edmund Fitzgerald on the 50th anniversary of its sinking.
Effortless Swimming explains how mastering the base position in freestyle enhances body alignment and streamlining. By focusing on side rotation and hand placement, swimmers can achieve greater efficiency and momentum. Practical drills are provided to help athletes develop this foundational posture for a smoother, faster stroke.
A six-year-old boy tragically died after drowning in a manure pit at a farm in Salisbury Township. Authorities believe the incident was an accidental fall after the child climbed a fence surrounding the area.
Tight, stiff shoulders? As a swimmer my whole life, shoulder mobility has been a huge part of my training for the last 10 to 15 years. This is the 20 minute routine I use: thread the needle, shoulder shrugs, downward dog work, reverse snow angels, deep shoulder stretches, a tabletop progression and a wheel sequence to finish. A mix of active strength and long holds to build range and keep your shoulders healthy. Follow along with me, no equipment needed, just a mat.
Katie Ledecky has dominated the 1500M Freestyle for over a decade, but can she name her top 20 fastest swims from memory? Watch to see how many she gets right.
In this video, Olympic swimmer Jack McMillan provides a detailed, step-by-step breakdown of how to execute a fast swim start, focusing on the three essential phases: the setup (0:52), the flight (1:42), and the entry (2:08).
Danish triathlete Magnus Ditlev tells The National about the moment he broke the record for fastest Ironman, completing the race in just seven hours and 19 minutes in Panama City Beach, Fla.
