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USA Water Polo Photo Vault

Water Polo photos are courtesy of USA Water Polo / Jonathan Moore.

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Add Pace Pal to your Workouts, Stayed Focused in Training

If you’re in intense practices or just swimming to stay fit, this portable, underwater pace clock is ideal.

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WATER POLO: USA Men Defeat Canada 8-7 To Earn Berth In 2014 FINA World Cup

Alex Bowen (featured image) scored his first goal of the game on a power play with a minute to play in the period evening the match at 4-4 headed to the fourth.

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Freeman and Taylor 1st Heading Into 3-Meter Synchro Final

Former University of Iowa diver Deidre Freeman advanced to Saturday’s final in the women’s 3-meter synchronized diving event after posting the top preliminary score Friday morning at the USA Diving Winter National Championships.

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British Swimming Seeks Elite Coach Development Manager

The World Class Swimming Programme, the team responsible for driving GB Swimming to Olympic success, has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced professional in the field of élite coaching development to join our programme.

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Safronczyk Closes Polish Nationals with Silver in 100 Breast

Former Blue Devil standout Piotr Safronczyk took second in the 100 short course meters breaststroke Friday at the Polish Swimming Nationals, rounding out an impressive showing in the event this week.

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WATER POLO: USA Women Win FINA World Cup Qualification; Men Drop Second Match To Canada

Betsey Armstrong, USA Water Polo, helps Team USA net win at FINA World Cup Qualification.

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Olympian McCrory Advances to 3-Meter Final at USA Diving Nationals

McCrory’s highest scoring dive of the day came in the semifinals, when he garnered 94.50 points on a reverse 3 ½ somersault in the tuck position in the fourth round.

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Swim Like A Champion Photo Vault: Behind the Scenes

SwimSwam got a peek behind the scenes at the “Swim Like A Champion” production shoot thanks to the Fitter and Faster Tour presented by SwimOutlet.com.

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Marshall Swimming Signs 10

Coach Tramel. “When I first arrived here at Marshall, I talked about building a champion and that’s exactly what we’re doing.”

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Simonas Bilis Claims Record at Lithuania SC Nationals

Bilis, a native of Panevezys, Lithuania, captured the 200 freestyle event with a time of 1:46.63, finishing first of 12 swimmers in the final.

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WATER POLO: USA Men & Women Top Canada To Open FINA World Cup Qualification 1-0

The USA Men’s Senior National Team opened the FINA World Cup Qualification with an 11-6 victory over Canada at the Santa Ana YMCA.

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At US Winter Nationals Kids Received Elite Swimmer’s Medals

Tennessee Aquatics Coach Marshall Goldman: “After witnessing what I saw behind the scenes from all of the swimmers and coaches…I was left speechless and an even bigger fan of the sport to which I’ve been a lifelong fan.”

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Iowa Men Ink 6 for 2014

“We are very excited about this talented group both academically and athletically,” said UI head coach Marc Long. “We expect this group to make a significant impact on the team and at the Big Ten and NCAA level.”

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UI Women’s Swimming & Diving Sign 9 for 2014

“The 2014 incoming women’s class is a very impressive group both academically and athletically,” said UI head coach Marc Long. “This is a very exciting class and should make a big impact on the team.”

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