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Four Races To Keep An Eye On At The 2021 US Open

Katie Ledecky and Leah Smith will open the 2021 US Open on Wednesday night in the women’s 800 freestyle.

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200 Medley Relay Moved To Day 1 At NCAAs, Timed Final Relays Remain

The 200 medley relay will now be contested on Wednesday night, along with the 800 free relay, at the 2022 NCAA Championships.

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Former Rutgers, U.S. Olympic Coach Frank Elm Dies At 92

Elm coached the Rutgers University swim team for 31 years and served on three U.S. Olympic swim team staffs, including being named head coach in 1980.

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College Weekly Swimming Preview: Dec. 1-5, 2021

After a week off for American Thanksgiving, college swimming is back up and running this week with several meets on the slate.

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Five Races To Watch At The 2021 Minnesota Invite (Psych Sheets)

Cal’s Reece Whitley will go head-to-head with reigning NCAA champ Max Mchugh in the men’s breaststroke events at the 2021 Minnesota Invite.

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8 Swimming Charities To Consider On #GivingTuesday

For this year’s GivingTuesday, here are some swimming-themed charities for you to consider donating to as part of your annual holiday spending.

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Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Leon Marchand

Marchand had a phenomenal month competing for ASU, culminating with three wins and two NCAA-leading times at the NC State Invitational.

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Competitor Coach of the Month: Margo Geer

Geer and the Alabama coaching staff led the Crimson Tide to a pair of runner-up finishes at the Tennessee Invitational Nov. 18-20.

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Texas Athletics To Pay Student-Athletes Directly Beginning In 2022

Beginning with the 2022 spring semester, all Texas student-athletes will receive the legally established maximum of $5,980 per year.

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Ledecky, College Stars Highlight 2021 US Open Psych Sheets

Katie Ledecky will race long course for the first time since moving to Florida in September to train under Anthony Nesty.

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Rebecca Smith Leads Calgary To First CAN West Title Since 2009; UBC Men Repeat

Smith set new Canada West meet records in all four of her individual events and added two relay wins to help lead the Dinos to their first win in 12 years.

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Caeleb Dressel To Sit Out of This Weekend’s Playoff Match, Rest For ISL Final

Dressel won’t race for the Cali Condors this weekend, as he’s not feeling 100 percent and will instead rest up for the final next week.

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Ilya Shymanovich Breaks 100 Breast World Record Again In 55.28

Shymanovich broke the record for the second time in the span of a week, bringing his 55.32 mark down to 55.28 in Eindhoven.

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Swim of the Week: Tennessee Freshman Ellen Walshe Hits 50.24 100 Fly

In addition to having a breakout 100 fly, Walshe also had impressive swims in the 200 free, 200 fly and 200 IM at the Tennessee Invite.

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Duncan Scott Knocks Down British 100 IM Record For Third Time In ISL Season

Scott clocked 51.78 in the men’s 100 IM to lower his British Record of 51.82 set just five days ago.

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