They’ve called them a once-in-a-generation dynasty – Alex and Gretchen Walsh are taking the swimming world by storm. An Olympic Silver Medalist and NCAA National Champion, respectively, this dynamic sister-duo are the first...

Canadian Brad Dingey has been hired by the Singapore Swimming Association to head its National Training Centre.

Dingey took over the position formally on Sept. 1 for a two-year term. He replaces Gary Tan, who left the NTC to take over the Singapore national team in January.

No one else compares to your favorite swim coach. Think about it now; what makes your coach the best? Most swimmers deeply relate to their coaches through shared work ethic and discipline, training style, and – most importantly – their infinite words of wisdom.

Due to the sport’s all-consuming nature, swimming inevitably becomes a family affair. And once your family becomes a swimming family, the sport will affect your home life in more ways than you could have ever imagined! Here are 15 ways to tell you come from a swimming family.