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arena Swim of the Week: Aiden Hammer Drops 18 Seconds To Win 1500 Free In Westmont

The 17-year-old moved into 27th all-time in the boys’ 17-18 age group after winning the 1500 free at the Westmont Pro Swim in 15:15.37.

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Max Carlsen, William Mulgrew Post Duelling 8:56s In 1000 Free To Open Rochester Sectionals

NC State commit Max Carlsen won the 1000 free on Day 1 in Rochester in a time of 8:56.13, ranking him 37th all-time in the boys’ 17-18 age group.

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Suspended Brazilian Swimmer André Calvelo Planning Competitive Comeback In April

Calvelo was given a four-year suspension for an injectable steroid after winning the men’s 100 free at the Brazilian Olympic Trials in 2021.

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2024-25 Women’s NCAA Power Rankings: Final Edition

The Walsh sisters are poised to lead the Virginia women to a fifth straight national title, but how do the rest of our final power rankings shake out?

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Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Kate Douglass Emerges In Four-Way 50 Free Battle In Westmont

Douglass came out on top in a loaded 50 free final that included Meg Harris, Kasia Wasick and Simone Manuel, clocking a world-leading time of 24.62.

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IOC, NBC Announce Strategic Partnership, Renew Olympic Media Rights Deal Through 2036

The partnership elevates NBC from media rights holder to a strategic partner with the IOC, promising “innovative joint strategic initiatives and projects.”

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Independent Body Forms To Govern Water Polo In South Africa, Hopes To Collaborate With SSA

South Africa Water Polo NPC was launched Wednesday with the goal of assuming governance from SSA in an attempt to revitalize the sport in South Africa.

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Official Psych Sheets Released For 2025 Men’s NCAA Championships

Coming off a record-setting SECs, Florida’s Josh Liendo comes into the 2025 NCAA Championships as the defending champion in the 50 free, 100 free and 100 fly.

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2025 W. NCAA Previews: Grimes Headlines Freshman Takeover As UVA Aims To Keep 400 IM Title

Olympic medalists Katie Grimes and Emma Weyant will go head-to-head for NCAA glory in the 400 IM, with Grimes making her debut and Weyant in her senior year.

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USA Swimming Demographic Report: Which LSCs Got Bigger And Which Shrunk In 2024?

The Metropolitan, Southern California and Potomac Valley LSCs also saw big increases in 2024, while Illinois and Maine dropped significantly in membership.

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Division II Maryville University Reportedly Cuts Swimming Programs

The news comes after Maryville’s first-year head coach abruptly left the team prior to the conference championships in February.

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2025 New Jersey State Tournament Roundup: Chatham, Haddonfield Sweep Team Titles

Age group star Audrey Derivaux led the way for the Haddonfield girls as they made it six straight Group C NJSIAA state titles.

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Judge Wilken Releases Details On Final Approval Hearing In House v. NCAA Settlement

The United States DOJ will be among 14 objectors to speak at the final approval hearing on April 7.

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How Have NCAA Roster Sizes Changed Over The Last Two Decades?

Several top programs are being forced to make mass cuts due to the pending roster limits in the NCAA. Would that have been the case in the past?

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Cal Poly Cutting Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving Programs Effective Immediately

The Cal POly athletic department said “financial realities” were at the root of the decision, specifically pointing to the House v. NCAA settlement.

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