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Olympic Coaches David Marsh And Kim Brackin to Host Labor Day Weekend Swim Clinics

Coach Marsh has coached four U.S. Olympic Teams and over 60 Olympians.  At Auburn University, Coach Marsh won 12 NCAA DI Team Titles.

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SwimSwam Podcast: Chris Ballard on Ice Swimming, Cold Water, and The Plunge

Chris Ballard, author of THE PLUNGE: Maverick Swimmers, an Unlikely Quest, and the Transformative Power of Cold Water.

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Thank You, Charlie

From FFT founder David Arluck: Swimming is more than fast times. It is friendship, mentorship, and a lifelong love for the sport.

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PlayMetrics Acquires SportsEngine, Including TeamUnify, From Versant

TeamUnify sold to SportsEngine in 2016, later moved under Versant, and now changes hands again with PlayMetrics’ acquisition.

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Do You Love Swimming? See 364 Swim Jobs You Might Love

If you don’t like the career you’re in, you might want to work in swimming. See over 364 Swim Jobs listed.

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Redhawk Race Ready Swim Camps at Miami (Ohio) University – Sign Up Today

Redhawk Race Ready Swim Camp is designed for swimmers who are looking to get a glimpse of the college swimming experience

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2026 Jayhawk Swim Camps At The University of Kansas

Kansas Swim Camps are held at Robinson Natorium on the University of Kansas campus and are led by the KU Jayhawks Swim coaching staff.

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Michael Phelps Pops Up in Season 2 of Netflix Hit BEEF

The most decorated Olympian in history trades the pool deck for a high-stakes poker table on Netflix hit series BEEF, Season 2.

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What Makes Somabay the Ideal Destination for Your Swim Training Trip?

Ahmed Hamdy, a former team captain for the Egyptian National Team, explains ONEflow Aquatics where he is the commercial director. 

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Looking For A Swim Camp?

In 2026 Fitter & Faster will produce 450 swim camps for competitive swimmers throughout North America.

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2026 Stanford Swim Camps- Sign Up Today

The 2026 Stanford Swim Camps are designed to help competitive swimmers from around the world improve their stroke technique.

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2026 Pitt Swimming Summer Camp – Sign Up Today

We are excited to offer this opportunity for aspiring swimmers to learn from our world class coaches and athletes.  

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2026 Chris Paynter Swim Camps at Catholic University – Sign Up Today

The program focuses on building strong fundamentals in technique and efficiency, along with starts & turns, and applying these skills in a race setting.

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2026 Alabama Swim Camps/Clinics – Sign Up Today

The Crimson Tide would like to extend an opportunity for athletes to grow and develop their skills at our upcoming clinics/camps.

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2026 Nike Swim Camp at the University of Missouri – Sign Up Today

Hosted at the world-class Mizzou Aquatic Center, this camp offers competitive swimmers the opportunity to train in a high-performance environment.

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