Competitive swimming strokes, rules, and events.
I spent a week testing three breakout styles under the 15m rule. The dolphin-kick breakout wins for most, but it's not for everyone. Here's what I learned.
I compare breaststroke, butterfly, and freestyle on speed, difficulty, rules, and transferability to other events. Here's my pick for most swimmers.
Forget the 50 free hype. The 200 IM demands more skill and guts. Here's why I'd pick it over the 400 free or 100 fly—and when each event wins.
Tech suits are expensive and fragile, but do they deliver real speed? We break down the evidence and tell you when to buy, when to rent, and when to s...
Think you can stay underwater as long as you want? Wrong. The 15-meter rule is non-negotiable. Here's what actually matters for fast swimming.
Blunt answers to real questions about swim training—from the 15m underwater rule to why 50m events matter. Cut through the myths and get faster.
Most swimmers obsess over suits and goggles. They ignore the rule that decides races: the 15-meter underwater limit. Here's how to use it to your adva...
Think you need a faster suit or a new lane? Think again. The rules, the water, and your stroke all matter more than you think. Here's what to fix.
Think winning your heat means you’re through? In Olympic swimming, it’s all about time. Here’s how the rounds, rules, and lanes really work—and why yo...
Butterfly isn't just for flyers. I argue that mastering the dolphin kick—and the rules around it—is the single biggest technique upgrade for any sprin...
Think your suit and goggles are ready? World Aquatics bans non-approved swimsuits, body tape, and adhesive substances. Here's how to avoid a DQ before...
Most swimmers obsess over suits and goggles, but the real gear that wins races is the pool itself. Here's how to read the water and use the rules to y...
You think you know the flip turn. But the 15-meter rule, the new backstroke turn, and the one-false-start rule can sink your race. Here's how to stay ...