Swimming is one of the marquee Olympic sports, and it comes with a long list of rules. Between individual events, relays and medleys, there are a bevy of swimming races. Add in varying distances and ...

Choosing the right lane in a Masters swim session can be pretty tricky. After all, some clubs have three lanes, some have 12, some are filled with former collegiate champions, some are geared more ...

Most swimmers know that rush of energy that exhilarates you upon hearing the words: “Heat sheets are out!” You have the urgent pounding need to know exactly which lane you’re in. This thrill of ...

Competitor Swim is proud to announce that Competitor racing lanes will be used at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, as well as all preceding U.S. Olympic Trials. This is the 13th time that ...

Freshmen athletes have lost their first collegiate season to coronavirus restrictions — but they’ve also lost the opportunity to bond with their new teams and immerse themselves in college athletics.

WASHINGTON — Why did 19-year-old swimming phenom Katie Ledecky skip the Opening Ceremony in Rio? (Hint: she had a pretty good reason). What does she think about when she’s racing? What’s her favorite ...

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS/WVAH) — Madilyn McGlothen was encouraged at a young age to get into the pool. After all, every kid should learn how to swim for safety reasons. As it turned out, McGlothen ...