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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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SwimSwam Pulse: 60.4% Pick Jason Lezak As Most Clutch Relay Performer

Lezak’s 46.06 anchor leg from the Beijing Olympics will go down in swimming history as perhaps the greatest relay performance ever.

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arena Swim of the Week: Sven Schwarz Drops 7:41.77 800 Free In Dublin

After narrowly missing out on a World Championship spot, Schwarz delivered in a big way at the LEN U23 Championships, moving into 17th all-time in the 800.

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Princeton Names Abby Brethauer New Head Coach of Women’s Program

Brethauer takes over the role previously held by Bret Lundgaard, having spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach with the men’s team.

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Former Penn State, ASU Swim Coach Arrested For Meeting 14-Year-Old In Sting Operation

Patrick Nalley was arrested Tuesday in Cobb County, Georgia for crimes related to child molestation and obscene online contact with someone under 16.

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Swimming Australia To Vote On New Constitution With Greater Athlete Voice

The new constitution will be voted on by Swimming Australia’s members at a Special General Meeting in October.

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Swimming Australia Faces Possible Expulsion From World Aquatics Due To Compliance Issues

Swimming Australia’s primary violation is a lack of athlete voting power on the Board.

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