Olivier Poirier-Leroy

We’re a funny bunch. We dunk our heads into water for hours at a time and have staring matches with a black tiled line (usually

Swimming isn’t just about bad tan lines, having raccoon eyes and early mornings. And it’s not just about records, gold medals and best times. And

With another round of the Olympics coming our way later this year, many of us in the swimming community are starting to field some thoughts

At its best, swimming is a straight-forward set of roles. Coaches do the coaching. Swimmers do the swimming. And the parents do the parenting. But

They are out there; in our pools, on our teams, and in our lanes. The swimmers who, for whichever of the following reasons, have a

There is no denying that the life of a student-swimmer is hard. A seemingly never-ending stream of assignments and workouts. You feel like you are

Even with the smell of chlorine and the laser focus on something that isn’t you, you wouldn’t want to be dating anyone else. Swimmers are

The swimmer and swim parent lifestyle is no joke. Week-long competitions, full days at the pool, and a season that never truly ends. From fashion