Diane Ford’s Post

When you hear the name "Indiana" what do you think of? Racing? 🏎️ Basketball? 🏀 Highways? 🛣️ The Colts? 🏈 Corn? 🌽 🏊 We're changing the narrative. 🏊♀️ Indiana is one of the TOP states for Swimming in the U.S. Check out this article from Swimming World about why the Olympic Trials and high school swimming are so important to our state's history and future. https://lnkd.in/gFzUZNCz #neipride #indianaswimming #olympictrials

As the Paris Olympics comes to an end and the recaps begin, the swimming world is abuzz with debates and conspiracy theories, particularly around the idea of a “slow” pool. 🏊♂️ This concept, highlighted in a recent article, delves into how subtle factors like water temperature, lane turbulence, and even the pool’s depth can impact a swimmer’s performance. While it might sound far-fetched, these variables can make the difference between setting a world record and just missing out. In the lead-up to one of the most anticipated competitions in history, it’s fascinating to see how much attention is being given to the fine details of pool design and environment. Whether or not these concerns hold water, one thing is clear: every stroke counts. Curious to hear what others think—can a pool truly be “slow”? Check out the full article below #Olympics #Swimming #Paris2024 #PoolDesign #AthletePerformance

People rarely think about swimming. But when the Olympics come around, everyone’s talking about it. Why? Well, the games have long been an incredibly powerful tool to drive awareness to lesser-watched sports. During the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, swimming events attracted millions of viewers. The U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials alone were averaging 2.7 million nightly viewers. (Which is way more than usual.) USA Swimming plans to keep the buzz going. They want to turn swimming into a popular sport, even when the Olympics aren’t on. How are they planning to do that? With their “Goggles On” campaign: → The campaign kicks off with a fun ad showing kids diving into pools → The focus will then shift to Olympic athletes during the summer, using athletes to inspire young fans. → Local swim clubs are also set to receive toolkits with signs, stickers, and posters to help spread the campaign's message in their communities. The goal is to turn short-term interest into long-term engagement, growing USA Swimming memberships and maintaining enthusiasm beyond the Olympics. In short, USA Swimming will use the Olympics as a springboard to popularise swimming. Is there anything else you think they should be doing?

The magic of science! 🏊♂️ How did a math professor play a key role in training Olympic swimming winners? Dive into this fascinating read on how math and physics played a part in their success! https://lnkd.in/er6wzjJn #olympic #math #swimming

I'm no swimming expert. In fact, I can barely make it across the pool these days without help from my flippers or a float. But, I'm in my total awe of what the USA Swimming team accomplished at the #ParisOlympics this year. Lots of standing records broken and new GOATs emerged (h/t to Stanford Athletics Katie Ledecky among others!). And, did you see that final women's 400x100 relay? These incredible swimmers and teammates not only secured another Gold and bested their rival Australia in total wins (a big deal), they also broke World Record and posted personal bests on the final day of the meet when they are presumably totally exhausted from their other races! There's something extra awesome about that, and makes me wonder why that is, and how I can bring some of their magic into my own life (even as a total non-swimmer). 🏊♂️ Perhaps it speaks to the positive pull of contributing to something bigger than yourself? Competing for your team, your country and your sport? 🏊♂️ Maybe it's the intangible boost of having full trust and belief in others that you've trained with for years. And how knowing that their belief and trust in you makes you better, too. 🏊♀️ The importance of knowing that part of your job is setting your partners up for success so they can do their parts, too. The total performance is more than just the sum of individual parts - it's the interstitials too. The 2024 Olympics swimming is officially over, but the legacy and appreciation for what they've done - and what we can continue to learn from them continues. https://lnkd.in/dJDQiF2r

Physiology in swimming relates to our ability to provide sufficient energy, and from the right systems, to enable the muscles involved in the ideal biomechanical swimming motions. This will sustain propulsion for the duration of the competitive event. It also relates to our ability to develop the right muscle composition in order to maximize and sustain propulsion. Physiology involves a large number of human organs and systems, most of which can be improved with training. Some cannot. The best swimming coaches in the most advanced swimming nations of the world have done an incredibly good job at improving the physiology of swimmers through conditioning and training. #Anatomy #swimming #power #gym #swimcoach #swimming #swim #swimmer #swimlife #swimmingpool #swimtraining #swimmers #swimmerslife #swimpractice #swimteam #pool #swimmerlife #swimminglife #swimminglessons #swimmingtime #swimmerproblems #openwaterswimming #swimlessons #swimmingclass #swimtime #swimbikerun #swimmeet #swiminstructor #swimmingtraining #triathlon #swimmemes #swimmingcoach #swimproblems #loveswimming

In junior swimming, we often see early specialization in strokes and distances. But for young athletes, exploring a variety is key! Exposure to all strokes: Butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle - each challenges different muscle groups and techniques. This well-roundedness lays a strong foundation for future success in any stroke they choose to focus on. Distance diversification: From explosive sprints to strategic distance races, competing across various lengths keeps things interesting and develops different pacing skills. Beyond the pool: Open water, finswimming, lifesaving, pool rescue - these related disciplines can enhance their swimming skills, introduce new challenges, and boost overall fitness. By encouraging exploration, we nurture well-adapted, injury-resistant athletes who appreciate the full spectrum of aquatic sports. This not only builds a well-rounded skillset but also fosters a lifelong love for swimming that transcends competition. #LongTermAthleteDevelopment #SwimDifferent #VarietyIsKey

As the first full week of the 2024 Summer Olympics ends, we thought it would be an ideal time to explore historic trends in women’s long-distance swimming events. https://bit.ly/4fnruKZ #ContinuousImprovement #OperationalExcellence #LeanSixSigma

Here’s my article which covers all the action from the opening session of the GoCardless Swim England Artistic Swimming National Masters Championships 📋🏅

I laughed when I read this headline. The journalist truly had no idea what she wrote about. If you want to write something about swimming you have to know everything about swimming. It's best if you could swim, too! What surprise rule was she talking about? I just started to teach myself how to swim last year, currently learning my 3rd style, backstroke, but I already learned about this rule when I learned my first style, breaststroke. The moment I learned about breaststroke pull-out, I already learned that a swimmer was allowed to swim underwater for maximum 15 meters only, after a start dive or wall push-off. There are even markings on every lane to indicate the end of the 15 meters! Underwater swimming is the fastest form of swimming. That's why dolphin kick, which is used immediately after a start dive and wall push-off, is also called the 5th style in swimming. When you learn to swim, it's not enough to just learn the 4 styles. You need to learn underwater dolphin kicks, too! Regardless of what style you specialize in, you need to have strong underwater dolphin kicks, because swimming underwater is the fastest way to move in the water. And since it's the fastest way to swim, it's also limited to the first 15 meters only, to make it fair for everyone. Otherwise, instead of swimming freestyle in a freestyle race, a swimmer could just dolphin kick all the way for the entire lap if he has good lung capacity! It wouldn't be a freestyle race anymore. It would be called a dolphin kick race! So, no. This is NOT a surprise rule as what the headline says! This is also another example of why you can't trust everything you read! You must do your own research! https://lnkd.in/gAitNbZT