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Byron MacDonald Inducted Into Canadian Swim Coaches Association Hall of Fame

Entering his 45th season at the helm of the U of T swim team, MacDonald has had an illustrious career, being named a 17-time U SPORTS coach of the year.

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2023 Australian Open Water Championships Head West

Elite swimming is set for a return to Western Australia with the iconic Busselton Jetty to be centre stage for the 2023 Australian Open Water Championships.

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Bendigo To Host Aussie Team Ahead of Short Course World Championships

The 36-strong Dolphins squad will be based in Bendigo for the team’s staging camp from December 6-10 prior to the competition in Melbourne.

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Alex Henderson Added To Washington & Lee Swimming Staff

Henderson joins the W&L Swimming coaching staff after having spent the previous two seasons as the graduate assistant coach at the University of Arkansas.

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UNC Asheville Swimming & Diving Provides Underserved Youth Swimming Lessons

The Bulldogs have partnered with Youth Transformed for Life (YTL) to help teach local kids how to swim who normally would not get the chance.

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FINA Announces Dates for New 2023 Water Polo World Cup

The new World Cup format will consist of two levels – including the top 12 men’s and top eight women’s teams in “Division 1.”

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Cal Women Head To Fresno For Chick-Fil-A Invite

The Bears will participate in 11 events over a morning and evening session at the Fresno State Aquatics Center.

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Former Georgia Coach Jack Bauerle To Be Recognized At Auburn Football Game

Bauerle will be recognized for over 50 years of service to the University of Georgia during Saturday’s home game against Auburn at Dooley Field.

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FSU Swim & Dive to Open 2022-23 on the Road on Friday

The FSU men’s and women’s teams will start the season separately after Hurricane Ian forced the cancelation of Seminoles’ season-opener.

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Katie Ledecky Receives Community of Hope Community Hero Award

Ledecky was recognized for her work in the promotion of STEM education for youth, and for past work with various charitable organizations.

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Jordan Crooks, Rhyan White Named SEC Swimmers of the Week

White had three individual wins in Alabama’s win at Arkansas, including two Arkansas Natatorium records in the 100 back (52.68) and 200 back (1:51.81).

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Youssef Ramadan, Grace Countie Headline ACC Swimming & Diving Weekly Awards

Ramadan won the 50 freestyle (19.74) and 100 butterfly (46.43) in VA Tech’s meet against George Washington, earning him ACC Men’s Swimmer of the Week honors.

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Indiana Swimming & Diving Opens Season at Kentucky Wednesday

Indiana will visit Kentucky in a dual meet matchup on Wednesday in what will be the Hoosiers’ first action of the 2022-23 season.

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FIU Sweeps Weekly American Athletic Conference Swim & Dive Awards

Christie Chue and Maha Gouda claimed the AAC’s weekly awards after strong showings in FIU’s season-opening meet against Miami (FL).

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Grgurevic Wins USC’s Fourth Straight MPSF Men’s WP Newcomer of the Week Award

Grgurevic extended his scoring streak to seven straight games while setting a career high for himself with a hat trick in USC’s 10-6 win at UC Santa Barbara.

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