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I am not talented, I am obsessed. ~Conor McGregor

Way Too Early Recruit Ranks: Girls High School Class of 2025

After winning a silver medal at the World Championships in the 800 free relay, Alex Shackell emerges as our #1 recruit in the girls’ HS class of 2025.

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Carli Cronk Thrives At World Deaf Swimming Championships With 12 Gold Medals

The 17-year-old was nearly unstoppable, piling up 12 gold medals to go along with a pair of silvers to lead the U.S. to the top of the medal table.

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2024 College Swimming Previews: Junior Swimmers Will Be Relied Upon By #10 UNC Women

The junior trio of Olivia Nel, Skyler Smith (pictured) and Greer Pattison will play critical roles in the pool for UNC with Grace Countie graduating.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 50.6% Pick Phelps To Be Cover Athlete of “Swimming 2024” Video Game

Readers believe that Michael Phelps should be the cover athlete of a new swimming video game, as more than 50 percent voted for the GOAT.

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arena Swim of the Week: 16-Year-Old Tai Pearson Hits 1:56.8 SCM 200 Fly In South Africa

Pearson put up a time of 1:56.84 to crush his own WCA (Western Cape) Record by nearly two seconds in the 200 fly, one of four marks he set on the weekend.

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Sarah Ehekircher Files Civil Suit Against Scott MacFarland, USA Swimming In Colorado

The lawsuit, initially filed in California in 2020, has shifted to Colorado with the former swimmer alleging sexual abuse dating back to the 1980s.

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World Aquatics Partners With Bond University To Open New Development Centre In Australia

Swimmers from the Pacific Islands will have the chance to train under Chris Mooney on the Gold Coast.

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American Swimming Coaches Association Announces Eight Board of Directors Candidates

Arizona State’s Herbie Behm is among the eight coaches up for election to the ASCA Board, with five spots available.

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“Ben’s Bill”: Ben Kredich Made A Difference By Advocating For Disabled Student Housing

Kredich left behind a legacy in the Knoxville community, having been an advocate for people with disabilities, including getting “Ben’s Bill” passed in 2019.

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National Age Group Record Holder Kayla Han Now Training At Carmel

The multi-time U.S. Junior National champion has joined the stacked group of swimmers at Carmel High School and Carmel Swim Club in Indiana.

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Steve Potsklan Out As Fordham Head Coach After 31 Years

The school announced Tuesday that Potsklan was “leaving” his post as head coach of the men’s and women’s swim & dive program effective immediately.

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World Athletics Task Force Chair Confident In Russia Following Reinstatement Plan

After a seven-year suspension, RusAF was reinstated by World Athletics in March, provided the organization meets 35 special conditions.

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Australian Swim Instructor’s Legal Saga Comes To A Close After Charges Dropped

After more than four years, the legal saga of Australian swim instructor Kyle Daniels officially came to a close on May 31.

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Utah Tech Names BYU Assistant Shawn King New Head Coach

King returns to his alma mater for a second stint on the coaching staff, initially serving as an assistant coach in 2020-21.

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2024 College Swimming Previews: Stadden Remains The Star For #11 Cal Women

Where Isabelle Stadden goes, Cal goes this season as the Golden Bears bring back a much similar squad to the team that finished 11th last year.

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