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WATCH: Caeleb Dressel, Katie Ledecky Race 200 Free At Florida vs. Virginia Dual

Dressel negative-split his way to a time of 1:34.98, just over a second off his lifetime best set back in 2018.

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Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 10/13/2023

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: 29.3% Think NCAA Swimming Would Be More Exciting In Head-To-Head Format

If a national title in swimming & diving came down to a dual meet between two teams, would it be more exciting than what we’ve currently got?

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arena Swim of the Week: Minna Abraham Delivers 1:43.53 200 Free In Yards Debut

The 17-year-old Hungarian won both of her individual events at the SMU Classic, highlighted by her 200 free effort that’s already in NCAA ‘A’ final territory.

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Allegan Public Schools Fires Aquatics Director Over Alleged Student Sexual Abuse

The 42-year-old man allegedly had an inappropriate relationship with the student and faces criminal charges that could put him behind bars for over 10 years.

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Ranking The 2023 Men’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #1-4

Aaron Shackell is one of several key additions to Cal’s roster in 2023-24, giving them the top recruiting class in the country.

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French National Director Jacco Verhaeren Speaks On Marchand, Selection Process & Paris Prep

Verhaeren believes the presence of Leon Marchand has helped elevate the entire French team as they gear up for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

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European Aquatics “Closely Monitoring” Israel Situation With WP Euros On The Horizon

European Aquatics is in discussions with the Local Organizing Committee of the European Water Polo Championships, which is scheduled for January in Netanya.

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Kaylee McKeown: “If I Did This For The Money, I Would Not Be In The Sport of Swimming”

McKeown could walk away with upwards of $150,000 by the end of the World Cup series, but that’s the last thing she’s focused on.

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2024 European Water Polo Championships Reportedly At Risk Due To Attacks In Israel

The competition, scheduled for January 3-16, 2024 in Netanya, is in question after attacks by the militant group Hamas has led to a war outbreak in Israel.

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Ranking The 2023 Men’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #5-8

#1 recruit Rex Maurer highlights a Stanford men’s class that makes up for what it lacks in quantity with quality.

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McKeown, Qin Top All Earners With $12K Apiece At Opening World Cup Leg In Berlin

Kaylee McKeown won $12K in Berlin and has set herself up to take a run at a much bigger payday later this month.

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David Popovici Headlines Talented Field Competing At Marek Petrusewicz Memorial Meet

Popovici will be joined by the likes of Chad Le Clos, Arno Kamminga, Dylan Carter and Marco Koch on the men’s side, using the meet as a tune-up for SC Euros.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 66% Believe U.S. Men’s Medley Relay Dominance Continues In Paris

Dating back to the 1960 Games in Rome, when the event was first introduced, the Americans have gone undefeated at the Olympics in the men’s medley relay.

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arena Swim of the Week: Letitia Sim Shatters 11-Day-Old Singaporean Record In 200 Breast

Sim has broken the Singaporean Record in the women’s 200 breaststroke five times in 2023, bringing it down from 2:28-high to 2:24-low in a matter of months.

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