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2014 Gold Meets Golden Photo Vault

“It’s great that in Hollywood they appreciate the excellence of our nation’s best athletes and give them the opportunity to meet, mingle and chat with the greatest actors of our time,” said Brant Feldman, CEO of American Management Group.

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Iowa Men Ready for Double Dual

The No. 23 University of Iowa men’s swimming and diving team hosts No.16 Indiana and No. 7 Missouri in a double dual on Jan. 18. The meet is slated to begin at 11 a.m. (CT) inside the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center.

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Arena Becomes Official Technical Sponsor of University of Texas Women’s Swimming

“The University of Texas Women’s Team is an accomplished and talented group of athletes, and we are proud to officially add them to Team Arena,” said Tim McCool, vice president and general manager of Arena North America.”

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Fitter and Faster Swim Tip: Start Reaction Drill with Claire Donahue and Adam Brown

The start is an essential part of the race, especially for the sprints. 2012 Olympic Champion Claire Donahue and Adam Brown share a reaction drill that will help you get off the blocks faster!

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Piner Named AAC Diver of the Week

Piner swept the diving events as Louisville earned a victory over conference foe Cincinnati. In the 1-meter springboard the sophomore scored a 267.35, finishing over 30 points ahead of the nearest competitor. He then won the 3-meter diving with a 326.75, recording an NCAA Zone Cut.

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Racing Weight Cookbook Serves Up the Best Foods for Athletes

Racing Weight Cookbook delivers more than 100 flavorful, easy recipes that will help athletes hit their ideal weight without compromising…

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Underwater High Elbow Catch: David Marsh Performance Video

David Marsh, Olympic Coach and CEO of SwimMAC Carolina, explains Underwater High Elbow Catch.

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Otelo Burning Trailer: Water Can Give you a Bright Future

Somewhere between City of God and Blue Crush Otelo Burning is a coming of age story set against the backdrop of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison.

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USD’s Krysl, IUPUI’s Barber Named Swimmers of the Week

South Dakota’s Colin Krysl and IUPUI’s Margaret Barber were named The Summit League’s Swimmers of the Week for their performances Jan. 10-11.

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Universal Sports Network to Air Extensive Coverage of Arena Grand Prix Series

The exclusive television home of 2013-14 Arena Grand Prix Series, Universal Sports Network is slated to broadcast extensive live coverage from the remaining five events of the latest edition of swimming’s top domestic series.

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Queens University of Charlotte and David Marsh Performance present Royals Swim Camp

Every Elite athlete works hard to achieve their goals. The best in the world have found ways to train harder, train smarter, and challenge themselves every day. Now you can experience a few days of training at an elite level, learning from Coach Jeff Dugdale, with special appearances from Olympic Coach David Marsh.

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Jolyn Fashion Photo Vault, January Lookbook

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

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McCrory Garners Fourth ACC Weekly Honor

Senior Nick McCrory was selected the ACC Male Diver of the Week for the fourth time this season Tuesday, Jan. 14 following a strong showing over the weekend against South Carolina.

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Colin Richter Performs for Gouchers

Colin Richter swam nine individual events for Goucher, finished as the runner-up in the 500-yard freestyle and placed third in both the 400-yard individual medley and 1000 free, helping the Gophers gain a 52-36 victory over Drew.

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SDSU’s Kocourek, USD’s Hertting Capture Weekly Diving Awards

South Dakota State’s Clark Kocourek and South Dakota’s Greysen Hertting were named The Summit League’s Divers of the Week for their performances Jan. 10-11.

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