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Margo Geer Now One Of Nine Finalists for NCAA Woman Of The Year

After being selected as the Pac-12 Woman of the Year, Margo Geer is now one of nine finalists up for NCAA Woman of the Year.

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Jillian Visscher Gives Verbal Commit To Louisville Cardinals

Jillian Visscher of Oregon has given her verbal commitment to swim for Coach Arthur Albiero and the University of Louisville…

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Cielo’s Sprint Heir Has Officially Entered The World

Cesar Cielo’s son was born this week in Brazil….2036 Olympian perhaps?

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2015 FINA World Cup Hong Kong: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Missy Franklin wound up with the bronze in a fierce 200m backstroke showdown with Seebohm and Hosszu.

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Janet Evans Named LA 2024 Athletes’ Commission Vice Chair

Janet Evans will be playing a big role in ensuring athletes’ voices are heard within the bid plans for Los Angeles 2024.

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Michael Jamieson Moves to New Training Home at Edinburgh

Michael Jamieson says good-bye to the University of Bath and sets his Rio sights on Edinburgh.

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Scottish “Winning Students” Infused With Additional Funds

Current “Winning Student” scholarship recipient, Ross Murdoch, says the funding is invaluable as an athlete.

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Australian Sports Commission Invests $2.5 Million In Paralympics

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) announced their investment of up to AUD 3.5 million (approximately $2.5 million) in the Australian…

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South Australia’s Kyle Chalmers Out of State Championships

Due to illness, sprint sensation Kyle Chalmers has had to pull out of Australia’s State Championships this weekend.

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Missy Franklin Inspires All At “Exceptional Women” Seminar

Olympic champion and all-around superstar, Missy Franklin, was recently a special guest at an event in Ketchum, Idaho honoring remarkable…

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Tualatin Hills Swim Club Being Sued For Defamation

Former Tualatin Hills Swim Club members are suing the Beaverton, Oregon team in a defamation suit filed this week in…

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Low Budget, Big Culture Are Themes Of Rio Opening & Closing Ceremonies

The Rio Opening Ceremony’s budget is estimated to be 10% that of London’s in 2012.

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Zachary Poti Verbally Commits To Arizona State University

Zachary Poti intends to become a Sun Devil after verbally committing to ASU.

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Russia Names New National Head Coach One Year Out From Rio

The Russian Swimming Federation has announced that Sergei Kolmogorov will take over as head coach of both pool and open water squads.

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Manaudou’s Ultimate Dream Is To Win Both 50 & 100 Sprint Golds

The man that is Florent Manadou will be competing at the upcoming World Military Games, with his eye on winning both the 50m and 100m freestyles in Rio.

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