Earlier in his career, the high school coach sought the secret to speed—especially fast 50s. As a high schooler, he had a teammate ultimately go a 22.4 50 free (nation’s third fastest in 1960). Later ...

Growing up, I never really knew what to make of swimmers. They seemed a wacky bunch: clannish with chlorine-streaked hair, always boarding buses at the crack of dawn for aquatic centers around the ...

Staying active becomes even more important as we get older, but not every form of exercise is kind to your joints. That’s where swimming really comes into its own. Whether you’re easing back into ...

Preparing for future military swimming and diving training requires spending several days a week in the pool. You must swim, tread, drownproof and swim with fins well. All take practice learning the ...