Every few years, a revolutionary piece of swim gear is launched with promises of free speed and record-breaking performance. One of the most famous examples was Speedo's Fastskin3 "racing system." While new technology is exciting, it often obscures a fundamental truth: for 99% of swimmers, the sec...

Open water swimming and triathlon are becoming incredibly popular. And since 70% of our planet's surface is covered by water, it only makes sense we'd discover it sooner or later :). But with this popularity comes a challenge: many swimmers have a hard time understanding that swimming in open wate...

There is no doubt about the greatness of Mark Spitz in his time and Michael Phelps' dominance in the modern era. Both are multiple Olympic champions with legendary status. But these two giants are separated by four decades of innovation. When Mark Spitz won 7 gold medals in 1972 Munich Olympics,...

Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian of all time, a swimmer whose stunning performances redefined what was possible in the sport. But what was the secret to his phenomenal success? Apart from an incredible amount of hard work, a champion's mindset, and a legendary coaching partnership, Ph...

Sometimes, the best swimming lesson is simply to watch a master at work. And when it comes to the freestyle sprint, there are few better masters than Alexander Popov. Known as the "Russian Rocket," Popov possessed one of the most beautiful and technically efficient strokes the world has ever seen....

Want to see what a near-perfect distance freestyle looks like? Sometimes, the best swimming lesson comes not from instruction, but from observation. We're going to break down slow-motion videos of two swimming legends, Grant Hackett and Sun Yang, to serve as your virtual coaches. By studying exact...

Did you ever wonder where the entire history of swimming comes together in one place, preserved forever? For any true fan of aquatic sports, that place is the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF). Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the ISHOF is more than just a museum; it's a shrine to...