U.S. Names 99 Swimmers to 2022-23 U.S. National Team
Great Races: The Breakthrough of Ian Thorpe
Caeleb Dressel Breaks Silence With Instagram Post; “I Know I Can Have Swimming and Happiness”
11 Things That Separate the Good Swimmer from the Great Swimmer
From High School to College Swimming: Tips To Make the Transition Easier

U.S. Names 99 Swimmers to 2022-23 U.S. National Team

USA Swimming on Wednesday released the list of the 2022-23 U.S. National Team, featuring 53 men and 46 women.

The roster’s 99 individuals include 36 Olympians and 30 Olympic medalists. A total of 56 clubs, 31 states and 23 universities are represented on the team. Longhorn Aquatic/University of Texas (11 swimmers) and the state of California (also 11) lead in each category. Among the swimmers are nine current long-course meters American record holders and nine world record holders.

Great Races: The Breakthrough of Ian Thorpe as a World Champion and Blooming Superstar (Video)

As part of our Great Races Series, Swimming World takes a look back at the 1998 World Championships in Perth, Australia. It was where Ian Thorpe emerged as a world champion and took his first global step toward stardom.

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Some looks are expected, almost ingrained in the mind. So, one of the things that jumped out about Ian Thorpe ahead of the final of the 400-meter freestyle at the 1998 World Championships in Perth was what he is wearing. Instead of being clad in the full-length bodysuit that became his trademark, Thorpe stood behind the blocks in a swim brief.

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Caeleb Dressel Breaks Silence With Instagram Post; “I Know I Can Have Swimming and Happiness”

Midway through the World Championships, U.S. star Caeleb Dressel withdrew from the meet because of undisclosed health concerns. Dressel had not spoken publicly since leaving Budapest until he posted on Instagram Sunday evening. In the post, Dressel said that he has not swum since Worlds, that he has been happy without swimming and that he still plans on returning to the sport.

In the post, Dressel said:

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11 Things That Separate the Good Swimmer from the Great Swimmer

“This is the difference between being good and being great.”

That quote has been engrained in my head since I started swimming at 6 years old. I believe every coach I have ever swum for has said those words.

But what really is the difference between good and great as a swimmer? Is there a simple black and white answer? I think the answer varies, but I do believe much of greatness is defined by the mental toughness of the individual and how they tackle adversity. What does it take to become great? It takes your mentality, pushed to its limits.

Here are 11 characteristics of great swimmers…

From High School to College Swimming: Tips To Make the Transition Easier

Here’s what you need to know to make the transition from being a teenage sensation to becoming a college swimming star.

All the hard work, the early mornings, the tough dryland sessions and the long workouts have all paid off—and you’re off…to college!
Congratulations!

Now the real work begins.
There are five important transitions you need to make as you go from being a high school swimmer to a college swimmer:

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U.S. Names 99 Swimmers to 2022-23 U.S. National Team

Great Races: The Breakthrough of Ian Thorpe

Caeleb Dressel Breaks Silence With Instagram Post; “I Know I Can Have Swimming and Happiness”

11 Things That Separate the Good Swimmer from the Great Swimmer

From High School to College Swimming: Tips To Make the Transition Easier

U.S. Names 99 Swimmers to 2022-23 U.S. National Team

Great Races: The Breakthrough of Ian Thorpe as a World Champion and Blooming Superstar (Video)

Caeleb Dressel Breaks Silence With Instagram Post; “I Know I Can Have Swimming and Happiness”

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11 Things That Separate the Good Swimmer from the Great Swimmer

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