Swimmer's Daily

  • Swimming through bone-chilling waters and battling the onset of hypothermia is just one small section of the World’s Toughest Race.

  • Are you a little nervous about swim lessons during the COVID-19 outbreak? Here is an inside look at all the safeguards we are taking at Mundelein Park & Recreation District to keep you and our staff healthy while learning this very important life skill.

  • Madisyn Cox is putting her life on hold for another year to pursue her Olympic dreams at the 2021 games in Tokyo. The U.S. National Team swimmer shares why she’s delaying medical school and continuing to prepare for the 2021 Olympics.

  • Dealing with Monday’s extreme heat is more challenging than previous summers because of COVID-19 safety shutdowns and restrictions.

  • From pools that have hurt its users, to ones that dare you to dive in and risk injury, join us as we show you 8 terrifying swimming pools.

    8 Most Terrifying Swimming Pools

  • Police say that several teens were swimming in the creek just south of the bridge when the victim began to get carried away by the current.

  • The former Olympic swimmer reveals what he does to prepare for the course on Australian Ninja Warrior 2020.

  • The critically acclaimed documentary “Swim Team” has made waves since its debut in 2016. In this exclusive interview with U.S. Embassy Singapore, director Lara Stolman takes us behind the scenes of the making of the film. She also discusses inclusivity in sports and the difficulties persons with developmental disabilities face when they come of age.

    About “Swim Team”:

    What happens when the parents of an autistic boy in America form a competitive swim team of multiethnic autistic teens and train them with high expectations and zero pity? The Jersey Hammerheads are created, and the swimmers begin to have winning experiences in and out of the swimming pool.

  • Behind the scenes at Swim Talk A2B
    Sam’s experiences transitioning from youth football to swimming
    Sam was a walk-on at UT?
    Eddie Reese’s influence and mentoring
    SAM TO THE RESCUE!
    “The Thrill of Victory, the Agony of Defeat”
    Sam’s thoughts about the impact of Covid-19 on competitive swimming
    How Sam preps to announce a swim meet
    Sam almost gives Bob a heart attack
    Sam’s favorite pools
    Texas vs SMU dual 1980, “Most Exciting Meet Ever”
    220-yd butterfly?
    Will Sam announce at 2021 NCAAs? Will there BE a 2021 NCAAs?
    Sam Kendricks: 40+ years of excellence