A swimmer demonstrating competitive breaststroke technique in a lap lane. This demonstrates the proper body position and form that would be taught by Merle Liivand, who is an Estonian Champion in both 50 meter and 200 meter breaststroke.
Two swimmers in the pool separated by a lane divider. One swimmer wearing a light-colored swim cap appears to be instructing or communicating with another swimmer wearing a blue swim cap and goggles. Both are in the water during what appears to be a breaststroke training session.
A swimmer performing breaststroke in a lap lane, with their body stretched out in proper form. The image shows the swimmer mid-stroke between lane dividers with the "Swim Strong" logo visible in the corner.
A swimmer demonstrating competitive breaststroke technique in a lap lane. This demonstrates the proper body position and form that would be taught by Merle Liivand, who is an Estonian Champion in both 50 meter and 200 meter breaststroke.
Two swimmers in the pool with white swim caps, with one demonstrating proper breaststroke technique while in the water. This image from Flushing Meadow Aquatic Center (circa 2018-2019) shows the hands-on instruction style that participants can expect at the upcoming Brooklyn bootcamp.
A group of swim students gathered poolside with Merle Liivand (in pink swimsuit) providing instruction. The diverse group of swimmers with various levels of experience are all wearing appropriate swimming attire and caps, similar to what would be expected at the upcoming Bushwick HS Campus bootcamp.
Merle Liivand, wearing a pink swimsuit, guides a young swimmer in proper hand positioning for breaststroke technique. The student is wearing a green swim cap and colorful swim shorts while attentively learning the correct form that's essential for competitive breaststroke.
A swim instructor in a pink swimsuit and white swim cap demonstrates a technique to a young swimmer wearing a green swim cap and goggles at the pool edge. This appears to be at a previous Swim Strong program session where Merle Liivand, an Estonian champion breaststroker, is providing personalized instruction.
Lady Merle Liivand swimming with a mermaid tail in open water with a city skyline in the background, while other swimmers tread water nearby.
Lady Merle Liivand in a blue FINIS swimsuit and white swim cap with goggles, standing confidently at the edge of a swimming pool with arms crossed.
Lady Merle Liivand on a beach holding a Guinness World Records certificate, wearing swimming attire and goggles pushed up on her head. She's holding a decorative mermaid tail cutout, with ocean visible in the background.
Lady Merle Liivand on a beach with a city skyline visible across the water, holding a swimming medal. She's wearing a dark swimsuit with "MAKING LUXURY AFFORDABLE" text, with wet hair suggesting she's just completed a swim.
Close-up profile view of Lady Merle Liivand in a blue FINIS swimsuit and white swim cap with "EST" marking, in an indoor swimming pool with lane markers visible.
A poolside scene where Shawn Slevin is introducing Lady Merle Liivand to a group of seated attendees. Both women are standing beside an indoor pool with Lady Merle in a light blue top and Shawn in a gray sweatshirt with a blue logo. Video screenshot with a caption overlay reading "Shawn Slevin | Introducing: Merle Liivand".
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Lady Merle Liivand swimming with a mermaid tail in open water
Lady Merle Liivand in a blue FINIS swimsuit
Lady Merle Liivand on a beach holding a Guinness World Records certificate,
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Close-up profile view of Lady Merle Liivand in a blue FINIS swimsuit
A poolside scene where Shawn Slevin is introducing Lady Merle Liivand

Breast Stroke Bootcamp | Elite Swimmer Lady Merle Liivand | Monday 4/14/2025

Swimmers performing freestyle stroke in multiple lanes during a competitive swim meet, creating splashing water patterns James Madison HS – Competitive & Stroke Enhancement – Saturday – May/Jun 2025
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Competitive Breaststroke Bootcamp with Elite International Open Water Swimmer and Guinness World Record Holder Merle Liivand

Monday, April 14th 5-7pm Bushwick HS Campus 400 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn NY

$79/participant.

Limited availability for optimum feedback opportunity.

Improve your breaststroke technique from Estonian Champion in the 50 meter and 200 meter breaststroke.

Note, this is a stroke enhancement clinic and NOT a learn to swim one.

Participants should have a minimum of 2 years competitive experience.

Come dressed to swim!

More About the Class

Stroke Enhancement Program: Learn skills in preparation for joining a competitive team. (1 Hour)

For swimmers who have good freestyle and backstroke but want to learn breaststroke, butterfly, starts and turns.

Competitive Program:  Improve speed and stamina across all events.  (1 Hour)

For swimmers who are already on a swim team but needs to refine their technique. The class is appropriate for triathletes, competitive swimmers, and water sport clinic participants.

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Competitive Breaststroke Bootcamp with Elite International Open Water Swimmer and Guinness World Record Holder Merle Liivand

Monday, April 14th 5-7pm Bushwick HS Campus 400 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn NY

$79/participant.

Limited availability for optimum feedback opportunity.

Improve your breaststroke technique from Estonian Champion in the 50 meter and 200 meter breaststroke.

Note: this is a stroke enhancement clinic and NOT a learn to swim one.

Participants should have a minimum of 2 years competitive experience.

Come dressed to swim!

More About the Class

Stroke Enhancement Program: Learn skills in preparation for joining a competitive team. (1 Hour)

For swimmers who have good freestyle and backstroke but want to learn breaststroke, butterfly, starts and turns.

Competitive Program:  Improve speed and stamina across all events.  (1 Hour)

For swimmers who are already on a swim team but needs to refine their technique. The class is appropriate for triathletes, competitive swimmers, and water sport clinic participants.

Two swimmers in the pool separated by a lane divider. One swimmer wearing a light-colored swim cap appears to be instructing or communicating with another swimmer wearing a blue swim cap and goggles. Both are in the water during what appears to be a breaststroke training session. A swimmer demonstrating competitive breaststroke technique in a lap lane. This demonstrates the proper body position and form that would be taught by Merle Liivand, who is an Estonian Champion in both 50 meter and 200 meter breaststroke. A swimmer performing breaststroke in a lap lane, with their body stretched out in proper form. The image shows the swimmer mid-stroke between lane dividers with the "Swim Strong" logo visible in the corner.