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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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FINIS Partners with Swim Across America

FINIS, a world leader in technical swimming products that maximize your fitness potential and technique, announces their partnership with Swim…

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TSE Consulting Sports Management Book Released

“This book sets out to provide sports organisations with tools to develop and prosper in the modern era,” said Sebastien Coe, Chairman of the British Olympic Association

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Swim Job: Buffalo Area Aquatic Club seeks Head Swim Coach

Buffalo Area Aquatic Club is a year-round USA Swimming club of 80 swimmers who won the 2015 Niagara LSC short course championship (small teams), and has consistently placed in the top 3 for both short- and long-course seasons.

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Transformation and Michael Phelps

“Michael Phelps entered the world stage in swimming quietly in 2000 when he earned a position on the US Olympic Team. In Sydney, he and his 17-year old roommate, Aaron Peirsol watched, listened, learned and quietly began planning their return four years later.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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2009 USA World Championship Trials: The Year of The Suit

“I smell rubber on deck…” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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How To Handle Yourself When College Coaches Call

“Hopefully you have been communicating with college coaches via email and are getting ready for them to start calling. They will be using a device called a telephone. It’s that thing that sits in your house and rings once in awhile and there is usually another person’s voice on the other end.”

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SwimSwam Film Fest: Deep End Dance

I’m a film festival fan, and I love this short film, this short swimming video, Deep End Dancing, captured by Conor Horgan.  I…

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Olympians Fight Cancer at Swim Across America Clinic in Dallas June 7-9

“5-time Olympic Medalist and Mutual of Omaha BREAKout! Swim Clinic founder, Josh Davis, partners with Swim Across America to fight cancer.”

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Kiraly and Kron to Compete in World University Games

After record-setting freshman campaigns, Bence Kiraly and Kristian Kron of the University of Utah swimming and diving team have been selected to…

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USA Swimming Foundation, Arena and SwimOutlet.com Agree to Three-way Partnership

“The USA Swimming Foundation has partnered with Arena and SwimOutlet.com in an effort to benefit the USA Swimming Foundation and its Make a Splash Local Partners by providing low-cost swimwear and equipment online with the aim of introducing more people to the sport.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Reader’s Digest Says Franklin Is One of 50 “Surprising Reasons We Love America”

A spread from the latest issue of Reader’s Digest, where Missy Franklin is named as a “Surprising Reason Why we Love America.”

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