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3 Year Old Swims 100 meters at Swimming Hall of Fame – Video

This video was provided by the CEO of the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) , Bruce Wigo.  Henry White,…

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Instabeat on Indiegogo Surpasses Goal, Reaching $59,165

I have a soft spot for startups (technically swimswam is one), and when several swimswam readers sent me this Indiegogo…

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Looking Back: US World Championship Trials Photo Vault

“Nathan Adrian is congratulated by Matt Grevers after winning the 50 free championship final in 21.52.” July 9th, 2009 (Photos Courtesy of Tim Binning/theswimpicutes)

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Virginia Honored with U.S. Olympic Achievement Award

Virginia earned the award based on senior swimmer Lauren Perdue’s performance at the 2012 London Olympics. Perdue earned a gold medal as part of the U.S. women’s 4×200-meter freestyle relay. (Photo Courtesy of Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Esther Williams, Disguised Opportunity

“Esther Williams became one of the most famous swimmers in history without ever participating in an Olympic Games, because she found opportunities that were disguised in many obstacles that she confronted.” (MGM/photo)

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Team SwimSpray Women Sweep Division at the 2013 4.4 Great Chesapeake Bay Swim

“Jenny Will, a former swimmer at the University of Wisconsin, led the trio in a time of 1:48.27, placing her 26th overall and 5th within the gender. Shannon Greene and Amara Rivera finished only minutes behind with times of 1:50.33 and 1:52.57, respectively, putting both of them within the top 15 among females in the 4.4 mile race.”

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How to Get a Date With Michael Phelps

“Lolo Jones, track and field hurdler turned Winter Olympic hopeful, answers this monumentally important question via a Vine Video.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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FINIS Installs Endless Pool For New Product Testing and Video Analysis

“As a technical swimming company, it seems only natural to have a pool,” said Mark Stephens, VP of Product Development and Marketing.

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Two Bridges, Two Races: CIBBOWS Season Opener

“Coney Island Brighton Beach Open Water Swimmers, better known as CIBBOWS, kicked off their 2013 season with the Two Bridges 2.5K and 5K swims in Poughkeepsie, New York.” (Photo Credit: Jake R. Bright)

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Fit & Healthy Pregnancy Guidelines for Swimming

“Fit & Healthy Pregnancy reviews up-to-date research to show that exercise during pregnancy isn’t just safe, it’s ideal for health and wellness.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Michael Andrew, 14 Years Old, Explains Going Pro, Video Interview

“Late Sunday evening, fourteen year old swimming phenom, Michael Andrew, signed his first endorsement deal, officially making him the youngest swimmer in United States history to turn professional.”

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The Nike Swim Photo Vault, 2013 Swimsuits

” Nobody Understands Human-Powered Speed Better Than Nike”

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Vikings’ Swimming and Diving Program Adds 16 for 2013-14 Season

“I am excited about the 16 new swimmers that will be on our Viking ship for the 2013-14 season. We will have a new look. It will be exciting and I can’t wait to get going!” (Photo Curtesy of Cleveland State)

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SPIRE Academy Celebrates a Successful 2012-2013 Season

SPIRE has had a monumentally busy and successful sesaon. SPIRE hosted the following Championship swimming events: •                Ohio High School Sectional…

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