swimming economics

Nepali Olympic Committee Awards to 6 Athletes, Including 2 Swimmers

The Nepali Olympic Committee has announced that it is awarding scholarships to 6 of its brightest hopes for the 2016…

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Follow Up: Albemarle County School Board Will Not Cut Swim Team

And the crowds rejoiced, for there would still be scholastic swimming in Albemarle County.

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Megan Romano Signs Marketing Deal with TYR

Megan Romano has switched brands, and will now partner with TYR.

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TYR Signs Jimmy Feigen to Marketing Deal

World Championship silver medalist Jimmy Feigen has signed a marketing deal with TYR: his first big professional contract.

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Long Beach Releases Bid Requests for Outdoor Pool; Reconstruction Management

The City of Long Beach, California has published to requests for contractors to work on their nearly $70 million replacement…

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Swimming Jumps to Top of IOC Funding Ladder; Three Sports Named for Possible 2020 Inclusion

The FILA wrestling delegation at the IOC Executive Meeting this week scored a major win by being named one of three finalists for addition to the 2020 Olympics. (Photo: IOC)

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South Africa Gets Funds for World Championship Roster; Hill Extended Through 2016

After funding cuts, partial funding restorations, scratches from World Championship Trials, and green pools, a ray of light for Swimming…

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Swimming Australia Receives Huge Funding Cut from Australian Government

Swimming Australia lost around half-a-million dollars a year in government funding for 2013-2014, the Australian Olympic Committee announced today. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Thanks in Part to Football Coach, Cincinnati to Reinstate Full Funding for Men’s Swimming Scholarships

With bad news abound in collegiate swimming for the last decade, finally some positive news. Beginning in the fall of…

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FISU Signs Contract to Bring Live World University Games Broadcast to US

American fans will get to see a star-studded lineup including the likes of Matt Barber live from the 2013 World University Games this summer. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Arena Goes Back to Roots; Signs Another Major Federation

Arena has signed its 19th national federation, adding more Olympic medals to its stable.

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Arena Signs Two Huge European Sponsorships

(Stock Photo of Olympic Nice Swimmer Courtesy: Olympic Nice Natation)

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USA Swimming Announces $150,000 in Grand Prix Prize Money

Tyler Clary will be among the athletes competing at the Austin Grand Prix, which will begin a new era in the series. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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NCAA to Consider Major Rules Changes on January 19th in Dallas

When the NCAA Division I Board of Directors meets on January 19th in Grapevine, Texas, just outside of Dallas, they…

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