They slice through the water as one, less than an arm’s length apart. With their dreams of an Olympic medal contingent upon coordination and closeness, artistic swimmers training for Tokyo knew the ...

It’s that time of year again. Early November has a tendency to be dreaded by swimmers. Training is ramped up, and meets are out in full force. The holidays are approaching, and for swimmers, this ...

We’ve all seen it—an age group phenom who dominates a particular stroke and claims it as his or her own. “Athletes will often self-identify their primary events. Those are dictated by genetics, ...

Swim clinics at the University of Minnesota’s Recreation and Wellness Center provide individuals with a resource for improving their swimming skills. The Gopher Swim School offers swimmers instruction ...

The extraordinary demands made on elite young swimmers, who can begin competitive training at the age of eight and remain under the watchful eye of their coaches throughout their swimming careers, ...