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Texas’ Jack Conger Talks Current Season, Revised Training and Peirsol

Austin, TX –  University of Texas superstar sophomore, Jack Conger, talked with his school’s Longhorn Network recently in a state-of-the-union-type…

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Arena Pro Swim Series Austin – Day 1 Prelim Scratches

Derek Toomey is among the athletes scratching the first prelims session of the Arena Pro Swim Series in Austin.

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World Record Holder Arkady Vyatchanin Seeking to Represent Serbia Internationally

Two-time Olympic medalist and World Record holder Arkady Vyatchanin is seeking Serbian citizenship and to change his official international representation.

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Coming of Age: Japan’s Holiday Also Marks 2020 Days until Tokyo 2020

Tokyo, Japan – A numerical milestone was recognized yesterday in Japan, as the country’s “Coming of Age” Day was celebrated…

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Lochte, Ervin, Clary and Phillips Visit Naval Station as Part of USO Tour

Anthony Ervin, Tyler Clary, Tim Phillips and Ryan Lochte visited the Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia as part of the USA Swimming Athlete Partnership Program.

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ASU Sweeps BYU in Thrilling Battle

Tempe, Arizona – The Mona Plummer Aquatic Center hosted its second meet in two days, as the Arizona State University…

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Louisville Men and Women Crush FSU in ACC Dual

The men and women Cardinals simply put the hammer down on the FSU Seminoles in an ACC Battle in Louisville.

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Utah Men, ASU Women Victorious in Ute-Sun Devil Pac-12 Dual

Utah’s Bence Kiraly threw down a tri-fecta of wins in the 200y free/500y free and 200y IM to add to the Ute’s men’s point siege.

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Purdue Boilermakers Lead Spartans After Day One of Big Ten Dual

Michigan State University trails Purdue 8-26 on both the men’s and women’s sides after night one of their dual.

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Tennessee Men Top Texas A&M, Missouri State

Tennessee’s Sam McHugh swam away with 3 individual wins in the Vols trouncing of Missouri State and Texas A&M.

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Texas A&M Women Remain Undefeated; Roll Over Tennessee and SMU

With three individual event wins, Sarah Henry led the Aggies’ charge in their team victories over SEC rival Tennessee and the SMU Mustangs.

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Swim South Africa Schedules Two Local Grand Prix Events

Swimming South Africa has announced two stops for its inaugural local Grand Prix tour: Stellenbosch (SW coast) and Durban (NE coast)

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Pros Kennedy, Feigen, Weber Win First Ever WV 50 Competition

Madison Kennedy ruled the pool in West Virginia as she took home the sprint crown at the first ever “Harry Green WV50”.

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2014 Swammy Awards: Top 14 Swims of 2014

To see all of the 2014 Swammy Award winners, presented by TYR, click here. 2014 HONOREES: Top 14 Races of…

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Tony Cox Accepts Head Coach Position at Ukiah Dolphins

Tony Cox, who swam for both Auburn and Cal, is now the Head Coach of the Ukiah Dolphins.

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