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FINIS Updates Stroke Lab Video Software: New iPhone App, Dual Player Comparison

FINIS, a world leader in technical swimming products, announces the latest update to their Stroke Lab video software. Stroke Lab is a web-based training tool used by coaches and teams for video analysis and technique improvement. (Photo courtesy of FINIS)

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Backstroke Drill Week With The Yoopers – Video

The YMCA of Marquette County Killer Whales tackles Backstroke this week as they continue on their spring stroke series. Building upon weaknesses and common errors from the previous season and adapt those in a new environment settings and different teaching styles. (Photo / Video Credit: Kelly McCommons)

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CATS Aquatics Team: The Swim Team Store Spotlight

Our philosophy is simple! We want a club that teaches the importance of learning the value of hard work and dedication in a team atmosphere. We pride ourselves on not only having great swimmers but swimmers who excel at anything that they do.

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Berens Says 1:46 Makes The World Team in 200 Free – Gold Medal Minute Video

Berens is not backing off his mid-distance training. While Berens made the 2012 US Olympic Team in the 4×100 free relay and split a 48.52 at the London Olympics on that relay, Berens says he must train for his main event, the 200 free, to be competitive in the 100 free. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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FINA World Championships Official Song, The Single Drops June 21st – Video

You’ve been on waiting for it…on the edge of your seat…and now, finally, it is here…

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Anthony Ervin Has More to Prove in 2013 – Gold Medal Minute

“It has got to be said: Anthony Ervin was the biggest comeback of 2012. After a nearly nine year absence from the pool, Ervin returned with a big splash in 2011 in the men’s 50 freestyle. Now in 2013, Ervin has new goals, serious goals for the road to Rio.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Cullen Jones Aims for 2016 Olympic Gold – Gold Medal Minute

Cullen Jones has continued to develop his speed under iconic swim coach David Marsh (SwimMAC). Jones surprised many last summer when he took second in the 100m free and won the 50m free at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Olympian Janet Evans on NBC’s Today Show promotes Water Safety

“Parents are urged to take their children for swimming lessons as early as possible as well as to make sure that a child is never left unsupervised around any pool or body of water.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Louisville Men Add Five Signees

The University of Louisville men’s swimming and diving program has announced the signing of three student-athletes to National Letters of…

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Jason Lezak Back in the Pool for Anchor Leg at U.S. Masters Swimming Nationals during Gold Medal Delivery

In addition to swimming the relay and the Gold Medal Delivery, Lezak will judge a special “Lezak Catchphrase/Internet Meme Contest,” taking place over the next three weeks through July 10, in which the winner with the best Lezak submission will win a $100 SwimOutlet.com gift card, a USMS-branded baseball cap, a two-year USMS membership, and other goodies.

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Jason Lezak Gold Medal Delivery Photo Vault

“Olympians Emily Sliver and Jason Lezak, on a SwimOutlet Gold Medal Delivery, stop off to swim in a “surprise” USMS Spring Nationals Relay.”

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Water safety a priority as Canada’s Swim Team launches get swimming.ca

“Swimming Canada is proud to be launching Getswimming.ca with these three great organizations,” said Chris Wilson, marketing and events director for Swimming Canada. “Of course every child that learns to swim is a potential recruit, but much more importantly they become more safe around water, more fit and more confident. We all benefit from a goal of teaching every Canadian child to swim.” (Photo Courtesy of Swimming Canada)

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Princeton, Ivy League Champs, Announce Incoming Class of 2017

“Head coach Rob Orr and assistant coach Mitch Dalton feel good about the eight members of the incoming Class of 2017, who bring both talent and versatility to a roster already loaded with experienced youth.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Butterfly Drill Week With Da Yoopers

This swimming video was produced and edited by SwimSwam contributor, Kelly McCommons. The YMCA of Marquette County Killer Whales tackles…

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