One of the great opportunities for swimmers to embrace their love of the water for a cause is the annual Polar Plunge series of events. According to their website “The Polar Plunge is the biggest fundraiser for Special Olympics Minnesota. All funds raised by Plungers help Special Olympics Minnesota provide year-round training and services to […]
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Yes, this was on Sunday and yes we said we would cover it and post that night. We were incorrect and apologize. Here’s some of the highlights from day 2 in Indy for Team Minnesota 200 Free Relay The A team of Bobbi Simmons, Madi Parent, Lexi Tippie and Claire Wilkey placed 4th with a
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Twas a busy day for Team Minnesota on day one with close to 200 swims and we will recap them all!!! No…we actually won’t but here’s some highlights 200 IM Siggy Nymo took the gold in 13-14 with a time of 2:04.72, while Claire Wilkey placed third with a time of 2:07.94Michael Riolo was 10th
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This weekend is the Mid States All Star meet being held at the historic IUPUI Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The meet for swimmers ages 14 & Under whocompete as members of Team Ohio, Team Indiana, Team Kentucky, Team Michigan, TeamMinnesota, or Team Wisconsin. This is always an exciting opportunity for our Minnesota swimmers and they
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It was really hard not to go with the Vibecast here (not really), but we have to tip our cap to Kyle Sockwell’s podcast. He has great content, great guests, quality humor and he balances fast swimming with the culture and community of the sport. He’s also got ASU swim cred and a sweet baritone
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There are plenty of data nerds out there and plenty of swimming nerds too. Swimming data nerds? A much rarer breed. There are also those that complain about the existing technology in team and meet management and then there are those that do something about it. Swimcloud is a do-er. Not only is Swim and
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Like we preface with our children…we love all the clubs and swimmers equally…but…there are a few that just have a way of making you smile. Clubs have done a great job across the board showing the fun side of their squads through social media, but the Vibe will call the Mantas Swim Club supreme for
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We had the privilege to write some really cool stories about some absolutely amazing people in our sport. The Vibe thinks that’s really what makes the sport great. Fast swimming is awesome to witness, but the people in the sport, fast or not is what makes it what it is. During our high school recognition
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Ok…any podcast where I’m not the only one talking is way better. I get it. We love having time to connect with present and former Minnesota swimmers and we’ve had some awesome guests. The 10 minutes with the Class of ’27 was a great little series where we spend ten minutes talking to college freshman
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Two of the many things the Vibe loves is recognition and traditions. St. Cloud Apollo hits them both with the traditional post-meet recognition and the awarding of the special cap for the performer of the meet. I actually look forward to when Apollo has a dual because I know I’ll get tagged shortly after with
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