Articles by Rachel Harvill

Afghanistan to Send First Swimmers to FINA World Championships

For the first time in its country’s history, Afghanistan has swimmers registered to compete at the FINA World Championships. The…

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Relay Completes First All-Female Double Crossing of Catalina Channel

According to the Catalina Channel Swimming Federation, a team of six female swimmers recently completed the first all-female double crossing…

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Occidental College Finalizes New Aquatic Center Construction Plans

After years of fundraising and lobbying for a new pool, construction on a new swimming and diving complex is set…

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Colgate Assistant Coach Justin Jennings Dies

Colgate University assistant coach Justin Jennings has died after complications from cancer. Jennings served as Colgate’s assistant coach for 3…

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2017 Jose Finkel Trophy Details Announced

The Brazilian Confederation of Aquatic Sports (CBDA) announced that the Jose Finkel Trophy will be held in Santos, Brazil from…

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CBDA Presidential Candidates: A Breakdown

For the first time since 1988, Brazil‘s national swimming federation (CBDA) will hold presidential elections. Three candidates have announced their…

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Former Columbia Head Coach Michael Sabala Gets Club Job in NY

Former Columbia head coach Michael Sabala has been named Head Senior Group coach of Westchester Aquatic Club in New Rochelle,…

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Sjöström to Compete for Sweden in Budapest

Sweden recently announced its team roster for the 2017 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. The women’s team is highlighted by…

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Charlie Hutchinson Breaks 200 Back British Age Group Record

2017 BRITISH SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Tuesday, April 18th – Sunday, April 23rd Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield LCM Qualifying Times Analysis (for…

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CBDA Directors Indicted for Involvment in Criminal Activities

Brazil’s Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPF) has indicted the former president of the Brazilian Confederation of Aquatic Sports (CBDA), Coaracy Nunes,…

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Iowa City and Knoxville Set to Host 2017 Winter Junior Championships

The 2017 Winter Junior Championships – East and Winter Junior Championships – West are set to be hosted by Iowa City, Iowa and Knoxville, Tennessee, respectively, in December 2017.

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2017 FINA World Championships Pool Named Danube Arena

The FINA 2017 World Championships pool has been named Danube Arena, organizers announced in a ceremony earlier this year. The…

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Georgia Splits High School Swimming Into 4 Classes, Scores to 30

At a recent executive committee meeting the Georgia High School Association decided to expand their state swimming championships from two…

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Brad Isham Named Head Coach of Cincinnati Marlins

Following Cincinnati Marlin’s CEO and head coach Chris Wolford’s resignation, Cincinnati swimming staple Brad Ishham has been named as new…

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Kathleen Baker Takes 200 Back Title with 7th Fastest Time in History

2017 WOMEN’S NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, March 15 – Saturday, March 18 IUPUI Natatorium – Indianapolis, IN Prelims 10AM/Finals 6PM (Eastern Time) Defending…

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