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Previewing the 2019 New Mexico State Boys Championships

Last year’s NMAA champions, Eldorado, are seeded 5th when the meet is scored out, and while La Cueva looks strong with a 28-point lead heading to the meet, there will be lots of competition among the other teams, with second through fourth places separated by a mere 12 points. All in all, this should be an entertaining meet, and relatively fast for New Mexico as a state and the NMAA.

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Ask Swim Mom: Why Tear Down a Team After Leaving?

Why do some people think it’s okay to tear down the team after they leave? I get that they’re making a different decision than us, but why not let it go at that?

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Dear Swimming: A Goodbye Letter from Kalina Emaus

Five thousand six hundred thirty five days we met in the Hudsonville High School pool. Somehow in the midst of all those around you, you were able to call me and make me feel special and free.

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Shouts from the Stands: The Three Ts

In my young life, I’ve learned that there are three types of people in this world: terrorists, tourists, and team players.

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Swim Mom Musings: Dear Swimmer Girl

Leaving conference champs after you had to scratch the last day due to illness, I realized I’ve never thanked you for all you have taught me about resilience, character, and winning with grace and losing with dignity.

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Gustavus Men Break St. Thomas Streak; Nobody Can Stop St. Thomas Women

A pair of champions were claimed on Sunday in the MIAC Conference, including the Gustavus men, who hadn’t won in more than a decade.

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Saint Thomas Women, Gustavus Men Take Leads into Final Day of MIACs

Tanner Sonnek won the men’s 100 breaststroke on Saturday. Gustavus Adolphus College, after finishing 2nd to Saint Thomas in each of the last two years, are on target for the 2019 MIAC title with 1 day remaining.

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Williams Women Push Lead to 267.6 Points on Day 3 of NESCACs

The Williams College women have an even bigger lead heading into the final day of the 2019 NESCAC Championships than they did in their dominant 2018 performance.

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Williams Women Open Up Commanding Lead on Day 2 of NESCACs

A 1-2-3 finish in the 500 free helped lift Williams College to a commanding lead after day 2 of the 2019 NESCAC Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships.

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Day 1 of MIAC Championships Brings 800 Freestyle Record

The 2019 MIAC Championships got off to an exciting start with 3 finals, and a MIAC record by St. Kate’s in the 800 freestyle relay.

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Should My Child Go to Swim Camp?

It may seem a little early to think about summer swim camp, but as swim parents, we plan our calendars further ahead than most. Here are a few things to think about when sending your child to swim camp.

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Williams Swims Nation-Leading 800 Free Relay to Open NESCACs

Williams’ Casey Delano, Alison McNamara, Abby Matheny, and Laura Westphal broke the NESCAC record in the 800 free relay on Day One of 2019 NESCAC Championships.

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FINIS Becomes Official Partner of College Club Swimming

FINIS has become an official partner of College Club Swimming and the title partner of CCS’s national championship meet.

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Shout from the Stands: Pursuit of a Paralympic Dream

I don’t let Hydrocephalus or anything get in my way in or out of the water. I believe that the only limits in life are those that we impose on ourselves.

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2019 NESCAC Conference Championships – Women’s Preview

Williams College won the 2018 NESCAC conference championship meet in runaway fashion.

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