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USA Swimming High Performance Manager Russell Mark Leaving Organization

Mark, who worked with National Team coaches and athletes in optimizing performance, is leaving USA Swimming after 19 years with the organization.

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Swim of the Week: Dutch Break Mixed Relay WR With Epic Come-From-Behind Victory

Thom de Boer anchored the Netherlands home in 20.15 as the team erased a three-second deficit to win gold and break the world record in the mixed 200 medley.

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SwimSwam Pulse: Fans Slightly Favor Current Over Titans For ISL Final Spot

With Ryan Murphy set to return, SwimSwam readers are giving the LA Current the edge over the Toronto Titans to qualify for the ISL final.

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GMX7 Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 11/12/2021

La Mirada Armada’s Kayla Han dropped some impressive swims at the Kevin Perry Invite, including a 4:42.91 in the 500 freestyle.

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2021 ISL Playoffs – Match 1, Day 1: Relays Give Condors Slight Lead Over Energy

Justin Ress had a pair of 45-point splits for the Cali Condors, as the club outscored Energy Standard by 60 points over the relays to take the Day 1 lead.

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Dressel, Le Clos To Miss Opening Match of ISL Playoffs (Day 1 Start Lists)

2020 league MVP Caeleb Dressel won’t compete in the opening match of the 2021 ISL playoffs for the defending champion Cali Condors.

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College Swimming Weekly Preview: Nov. 10-14, 2021

Katherine Zenick and the Ohio State women will race twice this week as we round into invite season in the NCAA.

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How To Watch The 2021 ISL Playoffs

The playoff phase will consist of six matches, from November 11-28, with the top-four clubs advancing to the league final on December 3-4.

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ISL Roster Update: Key Additions & Losses For The Playoffs

The defending ISL champion Cali Condors will get a massive boost as Hali Flickinger rejoins the club for the postseason.

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Canton Names New McKinley High School Coach; Mike Davidson On Paid Leave

Canton City Schools in Ohio has hired a new head swim coach for McKinley High School and stripped former coach Mike Davidson of his duties.

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Leah Smith Hits 10-Second 400 IM SCY Best Time, 4:03.83, In Austin

Smith put up a time of 4:03.83, shattering her 2017 best time of 4:13.93, and also clocked 4:35.95 in the 500 free.

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Revisiting The 2021 ISL Rookie Draft: Hits, Misses & Hidden Gems

Iron’s Barbora Seemanova was the top performing rookie among top-10 selection in the ISL Draft held in the summer.

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Tess Howley Hits 52.09 100 Fly For Metro Record At NSCHSGAA Championships

Howley now ranks 14th all-time in the girls’ 15-16 age group in the SCY 100 fly.

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Three More Members of Hungarian Delegation Test Positive For COVID At SC Euros

Hungarian swimmers that were competing in Kazan are now doubtful to be able to race in the opening day of their National SC Championships.

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Where NCAA Teams Will Be Racing During College Swimming “Invite” Season

Invite season is fast approaching, with college teams converging for some fast swimming in late November and early December.

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