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Power Conferences Drafting Contract Binding Schools To House Terms, Regardless of State Laws

The contract would require schools to waive their right to pursue legal action against the CSC, and not signing could result in conference eviction.

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Texas Attorney General Announces Investigation Into U.S. Masters Swimming

The announcement comes after Ana Caldas, a transgender woman, won five events in the women’s 45-49 age group at the 2025 USMS Spring Nationals.

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Ruta Meilutyte, Others Accuse Coach Jon Rudd of Toxic Training Environment At Plymouth Leander

Meilutyte, who began training with Rudd in 2010, said his focus on weight and diet led her to depression and an eating disorder.

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USA Diving Files Brief Arguing Grandfathering In Roster Limits Falls Short In House Case

USA Diving made a last-minute push to be heard as Judge Claudia Wilken nears her final decision in the House v. NCAA settlement.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 77.6% Most Surprised By Ledecky’s 800 Free WR In Fort Lauderdale

Ledecky lit the pool on fire in Fort Lauderdale, breaking the world record in the 800 free while posting her 2nd-fastest swims ever in the 400 and 1500.

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arena Swim of the Week: Alyssa Ton Hits 1:44.12 200 Free On 16th Birthday At CIF-SS D1 Champs

Ton put up a time of 1:44.12 to knock 38 one-hundredths off her newly minted best time and move her into 17th all-time in the girls’ 15-16 age group.

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Spectrum Aquatics Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming: 5/16/2025

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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USA Swimming Confirms Selection Procedures For 2026 Pan Pacific Championships

The 2026 Pan Pacs will be selected based off results from the 2025 summer championship meets, including U.S. Nationals, Worlds, WUGS and World Juniors.

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Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Santa Margarita Hangs On In 400 Free Relay At CIF-SS D1 Champs

Teagan O’Dell led off the Santa Margarita girls’ team in a blistering 48.01 as they ultimately held off Mira Costa in an exciting 400 free relay battle.

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2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Another Walsh/Huske Showdown On Tap In Women’s 100 Free

Gretchen Walsh and Torri Huske battled to a pair of 52.9s in the 100 free at the Pro Swim Series in Fort Lauderdale, setting the stage for a showdown in Indy.

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Kylie Masse, Josh Liendo Headline 2025 Mel Zajac Jr. International Psych Sheets

Liendo will race for the first time since winning a pair of individual men’s NCAA titles in the 100 free and 100 fly in late March.

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2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Urlando Peaking At The Right Time In 200 Fly

After a gradual return to top form over the last few years, Luca Urlando is firing on all cylinders entering the 2025 championship season.

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Matias Bottoni Undergoes First Surgery Following Accident: “The Road Ahead Is Very Long”

On Monday, Bottoni underwent a near four-hour operation in what was expected to be the first of several surgeries.

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Official Psych Sheets Released For Opening Leg of Mare Nostrum Tour In Monaco

Siobhan Haughey will be one of the big names to keep an eye on this weekend as the 2025 Mare Nostrum Tour kicks off in Monaco.

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17-Year-Old Matias Bottoni Seriously Injured After Collision At Argentine Championships

Matias Bottoni collided with another swimmer diving into the warm-up pool, leaving him with a fractured vertebrae and requiring emergency surgery.

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