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CCSA Changes Name, Expands Conference to Include Sand Volleyball

The Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA) is set to make two announcements at 2pm Eastern today. Sources tell SwimSwam that…

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CCSA Officially Announces New Name, Addition of Beach Volleyball

As a follow-up to our preview published earlier today, the Coast Collegiate Swimming Association officially announced its re-branding as the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association (CCSA).

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Vien and Tram Score Big At Vietnamese Nationals

The 2015 Vietnamese National Swimming Championships concluded yesterday, with the event having taken place in Da Nang from October 15-19th….

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City of Manchester Aquatics Nabs ‘Club Of The Year’ Recognition

An up-and-coming player in the British swimming community, the city of Manchester, hosted its Sports Awards ceremony over the weekend….

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South Hunsley College (UK) To Close Pool Due To Costs

Students at South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College in North Ferriby, UK, along with citizens of its surrounding communities,…

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Russian Team Sets Sights On São Caetano do Sul Camp En Route To Rio

Russia’s Olympic swimming squad will train in São Caetano do Sul, Brazil before its final stop in Rio de Janeiro…

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Leisel Jones To Be Inducted Into Sports Australia Hall Of Fame

Leisel Jones was the first Australian swimmer to compete at four Olympic Games. She is now being inducted into Sports Australia’s Hall of Fame.

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Clarion University Diver Kristin Day Named NCAA Woman of the Year

Margo Geer made the exclusive final list of 9 nominees up for NCAA Woman of the Year, an award which was ultimately given to Clarion’s Kristin Day.

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Spanish Selection Standards For Rio Follow Speedy Trend

Miguel Ortiz is one of Spain’s elite who will be vying for a spot on the Rio 2016 roster.

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Oak Park And River Forest High School New 50m Pool Plans Approved

After having been in discussions for over two years, a new high school pool is coming to the Chicago area….

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IOC Summit Urges WADA To Take Over Drug Testing From Federations

With the drug-testing responsibility resting on the shoulders of each sporting federation, critics point to this current system as inherently hosting a conflict of interest.

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Hamburg 2024 Releases Simulated Olympic Vision Ahead of Public Vote

Get a feel for what a Hamburg-hosted 2024 Summer Olympic Games could be like by watching a visual depiction of how the venues, parks and athletes’ village could appear.

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Periscope Feature: Watch NC State ‘Empty Their Tanks’

Watch last year’s NCAA 100 freestyle runner-up, Simonas Bilis, fire off an in-practice 100 free against teammates Ryan Held and new transfer Joe Bonk.

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Rio Organizers Opt Not To Conduct Viral Tests Of Water Venues

Rio’s organizing committee announced Friday, October 16th that it will not be undertaking any viral tests of its waters.

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