Gophin Insights

Data clarity for competitive swimming.

Every split, meet, and personal best in one place so athletes, coaches, and parents work from the same truth.

Why Does My Swimmer Slow Down in the Back Half of the Race?
Featured article
Performance Data12 May 2026·9 min read

Why Does My Swimmer Slow Down in the Back Half of the Race?

What looks like fading in the second 50 is often a slow first 50 in disguise. A real 14-year-old's 100 free, peer-cohort splits, and the diagnosis that flips practice.

By Fabio Verschoor
Read the article

Fresh analysis

Latest articles

Gophin vs Commit Swimming: Which Tool Fits Your Swim Routine in 2026?
Comparisons

Gophin vs Commit Swimming: Which Tool Fits Your Swim Routine in 2026?

Two swimming tools for different jobs: meet tracking vs practice planning. Side by side comparison covering features, pricing, and which fits your workflow.

13 Feb 2026 · 8 minKeep reading
Best Swim Tracking Apps for Parents and Swimmers (2026 Comparison)
Comparisons

Best Swim Tracking Apps for Parents and Swimmers (2026 Comparison)

Five swim apps plus the DIY spreadsheet route, compared for parents and swimmers tracking competitive times in 2026. What each does best and which fits your routine.

13 Feb 2026 · 10 minKeep reading
How to Find Lost Swim Meet Results
For Parents

How to Find Lost Swim Meet Results

Can't find your child's swim times from last season? Learn where old meet results go and how to get every time back in one place, for free.

13 Feb 2026 · 6 minKeep reading
USA Swimming Time Standards by Age Group: Complete Guide
Competitive Swimming

USA Swimming Time Standards by Age Group: Complete Guide

Understand the full USA Swimming standards system, from B times to Olympic Trials cuts. Learn how motivational standards, sectionals, and age groups work.

13 Feb 2026 · 9 minKeep reading
Swimming Canada Standards: The Complete Guide
Competitive Swimming

Swimming Canada Standards: The Complete Guide

Navigate the Canadian swimming standards system, from provincial qualifying times to national championships. A clear guide for swimmers, parents, and coaches.

13 Feb 2026 · 9 minKeep reading
What Are World Aquatics Points? Free Calculator & Complete Guide
Competitive Swimming

What Are World Aquatics Points? Free Calculator & Complete Guide

Learn what World Aquatics Points are, how they're calculated, and use our free calculator to find your score for any swim time.

02 Apr 2026 · 10 minKeep reading
Swimming Time Converter: Convert Between SCM, LCM & SCY Free
Competitive Swimming

Swimming Time Converter: Convert Between SCM, LCM & SCY Free

Convert swim times between short course meters, long course meters, and short course yards instantly with our free calculator.

02 Apr 2026 · 10 minKeep reading
How to Compare Your Times to Swimming Standards in Gophin
App Tutorials

How to Compare Your Times to Swimming Standards in Gophin

Step-by-step tutorial: use Gophin's Compare Standards feature to see exactly where you stand against 38+ official standards organizations.

13 Feb 2026 · 6 minKeep reading
Your Child's First Swim Meet: What Every Parent Needs to Know
For Parents

Your Child's First Swim Meet: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Everything you need to know before your child's first swim meet, what to bring, how heat sheets work, and how to actually enjoy the day.

12 Jun 2024 · 4 minKeep reading
The Complete Swimming Standards Guide (Canada + USA)
Competitive Swimming

The Complete Swimming Standards Guide (Canada + USA)

The complete guide to swimming time standards in Canada and the USA, how they work, where they come from, and why they matter for every swimmer.

18 Jul 2024 · 5 minKeep reading
How to Be a Supportive Swim Parent (Without Being 'That' Parent)
For Parents

How to Be a Supportive Swim Parent (Without Being 'That' Parent)

The line between support and pressure is thinner than you think. Here's how to stay on the right side.

05 Aug 2024 · 3 minKeep reading
How to Help Your Child With Pre-Race Anxiety
Community

How to Help Your Child With Pre-Race Anxiety

42% of college swimmers feel scared before big races. If your child gets nervous, they're in good company. Here's how to help.

22 Aug 2024 · 3 minKeep reading

📱 App Tutorials

Step-by-step guides to get the most out of Gophin.

Open category →

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Understand meets, track progress, and support your swimmer.

Open category →

⚖️ Comparisons

Honest reviews of swim tracking apps and tools.

Open category →

🏊 Competitive Swimming

Standards guides, qualifying times, and competitive structure.

Open category →

📊 Performance Data

Dashboards, meet exports, and clarity for every split.

Open category →

🧠 Training Intelligence

Microcycles, feedback loops, and smarter stroke decisions.

Open category →

🤝 Community

Managing anxiety, building confidence, and growing together.

Open category →