We had the chance to catch up with McKenzie Coan, an American para swimmer who has won 6 Para medals and set 2 world records. She shares behind the scenes stories from Tokyo, how she trained during the pandemic, and a sneak peek of her new book, “Breaking Free: Shattering Expectations and Thriving with Ambition […]

In this episode of the #AskASwimProShow, we caught up with motivational speaker and swimmer Spencer West, who shared how he swims with a disability and his advice for people who want to dive into the sport.  Spencer West was always destined to forge his own path. As a gay man with a physical disability, he […]

Missy Franklin is a swimming legend! A 2-time Olympian, Missy competed for Team USA in the 2012 and 2016 Games, bringing home 5 medals and breaking world records in the 200m backstroke and the 4x100m medley relay. We caught up with Missy to hear what she’s been up to since retiring from competitive swimming in […]

This post is sponsored by UCAN, a brand that makes nutrition products for swimmers on the go. For 20% off your order, use code MYSWIMPRO! On this episode of the #AskASwimPro show, we caught up with elite American swimmer Michael Andrew to chat about pandemic training, season 2 of the International Swimming League and how […]

An Ironman is one of the toughest athletic events around. Consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run, it’s grueling, both physically and mentally.  21-year-old Chris Nikic made history on November 7, 2020, becoming the first athlete with Down Syndrome to complete an Ironman. He finished Ironman Florida in 16 hours, 46 minutes […]

When it comes to swimming fast, training is important, but so is your diet. Satisfying our seemingly constant swimmer hunger with the right foods, in the right amounts, can make a huge difference in our performance and focus in the water. We chatted with Registered Dietician Maggie Evans, who shared her tips for fueling up […]

In this guest blog post, MySwimPro Ambassador Michelle Rogalski shares her experience swimming around Alcatraz, the famous prison in San Francisco, California during a global pandemic and a record-breaking wildfire season.  You could not see a thing. I inhaled a small whiff of smoke with every breath. Alcatraz only existed as a little black smudge […]

If you have made it to the swimming side of TikTok, you have likely seen one of Silvia Solymosyová’s videos. Under the username @sisa_solymosyova, she dances to music underwater, captivating audiences all over the world with her incredible artistic swimming skills. Based in Slovakia, 17-year-old Silvia is the first swimmer to reach 1 million followers […]

On this episode of The #AskASwimPro Show, we caught up with Team USA Olympian Caeleb Dressel. Caeleb is a 2-time Olympic medalist, world champion and world record holder who specializes in the 100 free and the 100 fly. He shared his training schedule and filled us in on his new online course, Piece by Piece […]

In this episode of The #AskASwimPro Show, we chatted with Alice Dearing, one of Great Britain’s top marathon swimmers, having represented Team GB at numerous competitions, including three World Championships! Alice  is also a Co-Founder of the Black Swimming Association and is on a mission to promote inclusivity and diversity in swimming. Alice shared how […]