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

2024 College Swimming Previews: Depth, Relay Power Aids #5 NC State With Key Departures

Katharine Berkoff returns for her fifth year of eligibility to lead the NC State Wolfpack in their pursuit of a top-three NCAA finish.

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USA Swimming Announces 2023-24 Junior National Team Roster

The 74-member roster includes youngster Luka Mijatovic, who is coming off a standout summer that saw him set numerous NAG records for 13-14 boys.

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World Junior Champion Lynsey Bowen, #9 In Class of 2025, Commits To Florida

Bowen is one of the top distance freestylers in the class, with an NCAA scoring-worthy time already on her resume in the 500 free.

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Olympic Gold Medalist James Guy Moving On From Bath National Centre After Seven Years

Guy is moving on in search of a new training stimulus after a near seven-year stint at Bath under coaches Jol Finck and Dave McNulty.

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Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 9/15/2023

Our Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming series celebrates swimmers of every age and experience level with age group profiles of some recent results.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 56.5% Think 1-2 U.S. World Junior Swimmers Will Make Olympic Team

Leah Hayes and Maximus Williamson are the clear candidates to make the Olympic team after racing at World Juniors, but there are other contenders.

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arena Swim of the Week: Wang Xizhe Runs Down 200 Fly Field With 28.94 Closing 50

Wang produced one of the rare sub-29 closing splits in the boys’ 200 fly final en route to the World Junior title in a time of 1:56.22.

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State Supreme Court Justice Believes NCAA Transfer Restrictions Violate Antitrust Law

The limitations on transfers only apply to “students wanting to play college sports governed by the NCAA,” former Justice Robert Orr argues.

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Big Brother 25 Update: Deaf WR Holder Matt Klotz In Favorable Position Six Weeks In

Klotz has become a fan favorite and finds himself in a strong position in the house, having recently won a major competition.

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The Top 10 Swims of the 2023 World Junior Championships

Leah Hayes was among the top performers of the 2023 World Juniors, having set new Championship Record in both girls’ medley events.

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CSUSOP Hearing Sees Call For U.S. Government Funding of Olympic Sports

Could the United States join the majority of other countries and have Olympic sports be government funded?

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German Olympian Andreas Waschburger Sets New World Record Crossing English Channel

Waschburger shattered the world record for a one-way crossing of the English Channel by nearly 10 minutes in six hours, 45 minutes and 25 seconds.

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SwimSwam’s Awards For The 2023 World Junior Championships

American Maximus Williamson was an absolute force at the World Junior Championships winning six gold and seven total medals.

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NCAA Champion Kensey McMahon Putting Swimming “On Pause” To Pursue Other Opportunities

McMahon is coming off the best year of her career that included winning two NCAA titles and earning bronze at Short Course Worlds in the 1500 free.

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Penny Oleksiak Makes Move To Mission Viejo Pro Group For Lead-Up To Paris 2024

The 23-year-old has joined the pro team led by coach Jeff Julian as she aims to rebound after an injury-riddled season.

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