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Olivier Poirier-Leroy

Olivier Poirier-Leroy is a former national level swimmer and the author of the books YourSwimBook and Conquer the Pool. He writes all things high-performance swimming, and his articles were read over 3 million times last year. His work has appeared on USA Swimming, SwimSwam, STACK, NBC Universal, and more. He's also kinda tall and can be found on Twitter.

Recent Articles

Swim Gear Guide

The Best Black Friday Deals for Swimmers (2023)

Looking to get some new swim gear on a budget? Shop the best Black Friday deals for swimmers in this exclusive guide.

Swimming Workouts

8 Best Swimming Workouts for Speed

Looking to kick the tires and light the fires? Here are eight swimming workouts for speed to help you swim faster and more efficiently.

Swim Training Tips

Why Swimmers Should Swim Fast Every Day

Swimming fast teaches speed, improves confidence, and sharpens competitive instincts. Here’s why swimmers should go fast daily at the pool.

Mental Training

21 Journaling Prompts for Swimmers

Feeling stuck with your journaling? Here are some journaling prompts for swimmers to build self-awareness, confidence, and help swimmers maintain perspective over the course of the swim season.

Swim Gear Guide

5 Best Swimming Apps for Better Swim Workouts

Looking for the best swimming app to maximize your time and effort in the water? Here’s a look at the top swim apps for conquering your swim workouts.

Swim Training Tips

5 Best Ways to Track Swim Workouts

Looking to track your swim workouts? Here are the five best ways to monitor your swim training.