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Swimming, both historically and present day, is a predominantly white sport. Chances are that if you were to attend a swim meet in the United States, the majority of athletes would be white. According ...

It’s no secret that aerobic exercise can help stave off some of the ravages of aging. But a growing body of research suggests that swimming might provide a unique boost to brain health. Regular ...

For many of us, the pool is a place for us to escape the chaos of the world. It’s just you, the water and your teammates. When we dive into the water and take that first stroke, our problems instantly ...

Even in the midst of the 2010 swim season, senior swimmer Erica Totten is leaving the country today for three weeks. She heads to Guangzhou, China, where she will compete in the 16th Asian Games. She ...

See, Daughters is the granddaughter of legendary coach Ray Daughters. Her grandfather coached 50,000 swimmers in Washington state from 1916 to 1964, when he finally retired from the Washington ...

The big decision out of the way, Lisa Bratton now can focus her attention on the next three weeks. They are big weeks for the Richland High senior. “It’s kinda freaky, crazy to think about,” said ...

The lovely people at Speedo were kind enough to give me a wetsuit for my moment of swimming glory. It is a thing of beauty - it even has fin bits on the arms and pleasing stretches of gold neoprene.