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

2024 NCAA Women’s Midseason Scoring Update: Virginia Leads, But It’s Close

Gretchen Walsh and the Virginia Cavaliers lead the Swimulator rankings for now, but Texas is coming.

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Competitor Coach of the Month: Jason Walter

Walter led the Lakeside Aquatic Club to a remarkable performance at Winter Juniors – West in December, with the team securing the boys’ and combined titles.

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Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Charlotte Crush

Crush’s performance at the East edition of the Winter Junior Championships was truly spectacular, highlighted by her mind-boggling NAG record in the 100 back.

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2023 Swammy Awards: Canadian Coach of the Year – Carl Simonson

Simonson coached the likes of Lorne Wigginton, Laon Kim, Paul Dardis and several other age groupers to standout years in the pool at UCSC.

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Teenage Swimmer “Frustrated” As Drawn Out SafeSport Case Puts Future In Question

A now 16-year-old swimmer has been facing allegations of “sexual misconduct” since he was 13, with the U.S. Center for SafeSport case now nearing two years.

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SwimSwam’s Official 2023 Swammy Awards Index

Leon Marchand’s world record in the men’s 400 IM was one of the top moments of the year as we look back on an incredible 2023 in our annual Swammy Awards.

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2024 NCAA Men’s Midseason Scoring Update: Will We See An ASU Blowout?

The rise of Hubert Kos is one of many reasons why the Arizona State Sun Devils are looking like an absolute juggernaut through the first half of the season.

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In Memoriam: Remembering The People Swimming Lost In 2023

A number of swimming people died in 2023, including a former US National Team member, the coach of a World Record holder and three who died in mass shootings.

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Summer McIntosh Named Canadian Press Female Athlete of the Year

McIntosh earned 46 percent of votes from members of the Canadian Press, becoming the first swimmer to win the award since Penny Oleksiak in 2016.

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2023 Swammy Awards: European Coach of the Year – Antonio Lutula

Lutula coached Sarah Sjostrom, Michelle Coleman and other Swedish swimmers to standout performances in 2023.

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2023 Swammy Awards: U.S. Coach of the Year – Bob Bowman (ASU/Sun Devil Swimming)

Bowman’s standout year included a runner-up men’s NCAA finish and guiding Leon Marchand, Hubert Kos and Regan Smith to decorated World Championship campaigns.

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2023 Swammy Awards: British Coach of the Year – Ryan Livingstone

Livingstone led Matt Richards to a milestone 2023 that was highlighted by his upset victory in the men’s 200 free at the World Championships.

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Former Swimmer Suing Niagara University Over Title IX Violation After Rape Complaint

A former member of the women’s team claims she was raped by a male swimmer and the university failed to address the issue adequately.

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2023 Swammy Awards: U.S. Female Swimmer of the Year – Kate Douglass

Douglass walked away with six medals at the 2023 World Championships, highlighted by her individual title in the women’s 200 IM.

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Registered Sex Offender Previously Charged For Photographing Swimmers Arrested Again

James Renick, 74, was arrested and charged after allegedly taking photos of students at Culver Academies in Culver, Indiana.

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