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SwimOutlet.com & U.S. Masters Swimming Renew Partnership

SwimOutlet.com, the web’s most popular swim shop, and U.S. Masters Swimming, the national governing body for adult swimming with more…

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TYR Sport Signs Two-Time Olympic Mike Alexandrov

TYR Sport is pleased to announce it has renewed its contract with 2X Olympian Mike Alexandrov. Alexandrov recently reminded the…

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Race Video: 2014 Pac 12 Championships, 50 Freestyle, Tandy Wins, 18.8

Junior college transfer Brad Tandy is swimming in his first official NCAA meet, but he’s wasting no time in making his mark for Arizona. The junior went 18.80 to break the championships record, rocket to the top of the national rankings and become just the second man under 19 in the NCAA this season.

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Race Video: 2014 Pac 12 Championships, 200 Free Relay, Cal Wins, 1:16.67

Cal rolled to a win, going 1:16.67, which sits fourth in the NCAA. Seth Stubblefield came back with another great swim in a tough double, anchoring in 18.85, the fastest split of the field.

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Race Video: 2014 Pac 12 Champsionships, 200 IM, Nolan Wins, 1:41.49

The 200 IM has already been outrageous this season, with three men already going 1:41s in the conference round. Stanford’s Dave Nolan, the defending NCAA champ in the event, became the fourth tonight, powering away with a 1:41.49 win.

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Albiero’s Cardinals sends 8 to the NCAA Championships

“We are looking forward to represent U of L at the Women’s NCAA Championships,” Head Coach Arthur Albiero said, “We have had a fantastic season led by a special group of seniors who have been catalysts in setting the vision and goals for our program, and now we are ready to display our preparation.”

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Race Video: 2014 Pac 12 Championships 200 Medley Relay, Arizona Wins In Record Time

Arizona Medley Relay Splits: Mitchell Friedemann (21.78), Kevin Cordes (23.11), Giles Smith (20.09), and Brad Tandy (18.52.)

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Race Video: 2014 PAC 12 Championships 800 Free Relay, Trojans Win, Quintero Split 1:31.92

The USC Trojans dominated the men’s 800 free relay with a 6:12.54. SPLITS: Dylan Carter led off in 1:33.61, followed by Dimitri Colupaev (1:34.16 – senior), Reed Malone (1:32.85 – freshman) and Cristian Quintero (1:31.92 – senior).

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How to Deal with the Taper Blues

Every swimmer gets the taper blues at some point. How you handle that part of your taper can help or hurt your mental game leading into a big meet.

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TYR Sport Signs World Championship Silver Medalist Michael McBroom

TYR Sport today announced the addition of World Championship Silver Medalist Michael McBroom to Team TYR.

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USA Water Polo To Host FINA Women’s International Qualification Tournament

The world of elite international women’s water polo hits Riverside, California this May 19-25 when the first-ever FINA Intercontinental Qualification Tournaments kicks…

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Schimmel’s University of Arkansas Women Send 7 to the NCAA Championships

For the second consecutive year, seven swimmers from the University of Arkansas were selected to attend the NCAA Championships held…

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Jolyn Swimwear Fashion Photo Vault, March Lookbook

Courtesy of Jolyn Swimwear & Clothing Company, a SwimSwam partner.

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DeSelm’s Tar Heels Send 13 Swimmers to NCAA Championships

The University of North Carolina women’s swimming team, fresh off an outstanding second-place performance at the Atlantic Coast Conference Championships,…

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Busch’s Cavaliers Send 13 to Women’s NCAA Championships

The No. 7 Virginia women’s swimming and diving team, fresh off winning its seventh-consecutive Atlantic Coast Conference Championship, qualified 13…

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