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Dean Farris Earns Swim Star Status: GMM Presented by SwimOutlet.com

Harvard’s Dean Farris had the meet every SwimSwam commenter has dreamed about at the NCAA Championships. So, how fast will he swim this summer?

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Smack Swim Strap Means Goggle Comfort For Your Hurting Head

Goggles are an essential part of all competitive swimmers equipment but often if the straps are too tight or after an extended period of wearing them they can cause “swim goggle headache”.

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6 Reasons Why You Want To Shop At SwimInk.com

#1 CUSTOM SWIM CAPS Up to FIVE Color Custom Printing • Variety of Styles Our cap prices include FREE WORLDWIDE…

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Olympic Champion Lilly King Finally Turns Pro: GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com

Olympic champion Lilly King, is finally a pro, ending her collegiate career in by leading the Indiana women to their first B1G Team Title since 2011.

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The IU Pro Swim Group’s Secret Sauce: GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com

IU under coach Ray Looze has evolved. It is becoming the place for post grads–a pro training destination. How will the IU pro group impact the Olympic Team?

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How Michael Andrew Recovers Between Races: GMM Presented by SwimOutlet.com

Michael Andrew captured 5 titles at the Des Moines Pro Swim, many of which were swum back-to-back. In this episode he talks about recovery between races and experimenting with RPR, reflexive performance reset). And, yes, we discuss predictions as well.

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Get The 2019 SwimSwam Swimsuit Issue

This 196 page issue will be the biggest of the year, and it is over one pound. Inside we feature Olympic Champion and world record holder Kathleen Baker, USRPT king Michael Andrew, and the top college coaches moving from assistant positions to helming large DI programs.

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How To Get The 2019 SwimSwam Swimsuit Issue

Inside we feature Olympic Champion Kathleen Baker, USRPT king Michael Andrew, and the top college coaches moving from assistant positions to helming large DI programs. This 196 page issue is full of articles, data features and we name the top high school swimmers with a real shot at making the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team.

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Speedo Fastskin Pure Intent or Pure Valor Giveaway Winner Announced

The randomly selected winner on SwimSwam Instagram for the new Speedo Fastskin suits, the Pure Valor and Pure Intent, is…

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How to Build a Winning Swim Training Plan

Just as with most things, there are no shortcuts to swimming fast. It takes hard work and a good amount of dedication, both in and out of the water.

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Kathleen Baker Says The Pro Life Can Be Lonely: GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com

Olympic champion, Kathleen Baker, is poised to break the 58 second barrier in the 100m backstroke this summer. Can she do it?

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Dressel Will Go To Training Camp Right After World Champs: GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com

Caeleb Dressel said Worlds is just as big a focus as the Olympics…but the ultimate goal is the Olympics. On that point, Dressel shared he would be going straight to training camp after World Championships to start his ramp-up to the U.S. Olympic Trials.

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15 Swim Camps You Might Love To Gift Your Swimmers

See swim camps you might love to gift your swimmers. These camps are headed by some of the best coaches in swimming. Stay tuned. More camps will be listed.

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16 Swim Camps You Might Love

These 16 swim camps are headed by some of the best coaches in swimming. Stay tuned. More swim camps will be listed soon.

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Start 2019 With SwimSwam Magazine – 2018 Year In Review

Start 2019 off with SwimSwam Magazine to inspire your swimmer, swammer, swim-fan or coach.

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