Articles by Jared Anderson

IOC confirms venues for swimming, open water at Tokyo 2020 Olympics, water polo to move facilities

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed the host venues for a number of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games athletic events, including most of the aquatics disciplines.

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Back to the Sharks: A Q&A with Ethan Hall, Crow Canyon coach and husband to Natalie Coughlin

We caught up with Ethan, a former UNC and UCSB standout and the husband of U.S. Olympian Natalie Coughlin to get his thoughts on the new gig, coaching philosophy and marital bliss between competitive swimmers.

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Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Vien Nguyen carrying Team Vietnam at SEA Games

Disclaimer: BlueSeventy Swim of the Week is not meant to be a conclusive selection of the best overall swim of…

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Netherlands drops out as hosts of second European Games event in 2019

The Netherlands, selected as the hosts of the second-ever European Games in 2019, have dropped out as hosts on the eve of opening ceremonies at the inaugural Games.

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Following the Feet: Part 3 – Time Trials

For this one morning, all the swimmers count: the slow ones who barely make it across the pool, the fast ones who are set to break records this season.

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Brazil adds 200 athletes including 3 swimmers to Target Group for anti-doping tests

Brazil’s doping control agency, ABCD, has added 200 athletes to a special Target Group for anti-doping monitoring in an effort to make the nation’s medal hopefuls extra prepared for next summer’s Olympic Games.

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USOC relaxes contentious ‘Rule 40’ on athlete marketing during the Olympics

The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) has amended one of its most criticized rules, “Rule 40,” which restricts independent athlete marketing during the Olympics.

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VIDEO: The science of why belly flops hurt

Any swimmer (or diver) who has ever done a belly flop has wondered the same thing: how can a liquid like water feel so solid?

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Mission Viejo Nadadores raise over $4500 in Relay For Life event

The Mission Viejo Nadadores have raised over $4,500 for the American Cancer Society through various fundraisers related to the Relay…

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Mission Viejo moves coach T Sorenson into new administrative role

The Mission Viejo Nadadores, one of the better-known swim clubs in the nation, is restructuring its leadership, with former age group coach T Sorenson moving into a new administrative role.

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2015 Mare Nostrum, Barcelona Preview: Peaty and van der Burgh ready for round 2

The annual Mare Nostrum series enters its second leg on Wednesday, with participants moving to Barcelona, Spain after a weekend stop in Canet, France.

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RACE VIDEOS: Day 4 of the Southeast Asia Games in Singapore

The 2015 Southeast Asia Games keep charging along in Singapore, and we’ve got race videos from the fourth day of action.

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IOC adds events to 2018 Winter Olympic lineup, official 2020 Summer lineup to be finalized by next summer

The International Olympic Committee has announced the inclusion of 4 more events to the next Winter Olympic Games, with a proposal process still open for additional events to be added to the 2020 Summer Games.

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Carolina Aquatics 16-year-old Seth Kurtz wins 39th annual 12.5-mile Swim Around Key West

The 12.5-mile open water “Swim Around Key West” event entered its 39th season over the weekend in Florida, with South Carolina 16-year-old Seth Kurtz taking home the win.

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RACE VIDEOS: Day 3 at the Southeast Asia Games, including two wins from Joseph Schooling

Joseph Schooling earned wins #3 and #4 on day 3 of the Southeast Asia Games, topping the 50 free and 200…

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