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Virginia Swimming and Diving Signs 13

Virginia head swimming and diving coach Augie Busch announced Monday (Dec. 9) that 13 student-athletes have signed national letters of intent to join the Cavalier program in the fall of 2014.

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VIDEO: Laura Sogar sort of rested at Texas Invite, Did the Distance Taper

Laura Sogar was all business in the 200 breast, taking home the title in 2:08.01. Arizona’s Emma Schoettmer did her best to steal the race, closing on Sogar hard over the final 100, but was forced to settle for second in 2:08.44.

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VIDEO: McBroom Drops 14:31 in the Mile, a Tune-up for Duel in the Pool

Former Texas star Michael McBroom dominated the men’s mile, going 14:31.73, a lifetime-best for the former NCAA champ.

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USA Water Polo Names Jack Kocur Men’s Senior National Team Assistant Coach

Jack Kocur: “I am thankful that Coach Udovicic and the USA Water Polo Federation trust in my ability to help this program achieve excellence and am thrilled for the opportunity to continue working under one of the best coaches in the world.”

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St. Bonaventure Finishes Strong at Zippy Invite

The Bonnies finished just behind the University of Toledo who took third with a total of 1353 points. Illinois State, who led the meet for all three days, placed first with a total of 1550.5 points.

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Duff and Crayne Sweep Conference USA Swim Awards

For the second time this season, the Western Kentucky University duo of junior Allie Duff and freshman Amy Crayne swept the weekly Conference USA swim awards.

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Eve and Candace at Golden Goggles: Katie Ledecky, Kevin Cordes, Emily Brunnemann & Michael Kleuh

Video is courtesy of Eve and Candace with a lot of help from Kelly McCommons.

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Emory & Henry Women’s Swimming Ranked Nationally For First Time Ever

The Wasps, who are midway through only their second year as a varsity program, are ranked 38th in NCAA Division III after last weekend’s Union College Winter Invitational.

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Eve and Candace at Golden Goggles: Connor Jaeger, Micah Lawrence, Eugene Godsoe

Video is courtesy of Eve and Candace with a lot of help from Kelly McCommons and TakeItLive.

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Fresno Pacific signs three recruits

Head coach Josh Christensen has announced the signing of three swimmers from the west coast as the Sunbirds begin building the class of 2018.

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Melpolder balancing act in academics and swimming is remarkable

The balancing act Brad Melpolder has achieved between his academic and athletic pursuits in the swimming pool during his career at Albion College is remarkable.

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Emory & Henry Women Win Union Invitational Saturday

The Emory & Henry College Women’s Swimming Team won five of the nine events Saturday as it claimed first at the Union College Winter Invitational.

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VIDEO: Carlson Goes 47 in 100 Free 3 times on a half rest at Texas Invite

Video edit is courtesy of Coleman Hodges. 2013 US Winter National Championships – 100 freestyle – as reported by SwimSwam…

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VIDEO: Missy Franklin loves College at Cal

Video interview is courtesy of Kelsey Floyd. Video edit is courtesy of Coleman Hodges.

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VIDEO: USC Head Assistant Coach Kipp Breaks Down the Trojans College Season

Jeremy Kipp, with some 15 years of collegiate swimming coach experience, is USC’s head assistant swimming coach in his seventh year at USC.

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