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TAMU’s Eldridge, Walker Named McWhorter Scholar-Athlete of the Year Nominees

The SEC will name the 2020 recipients, chosen by a committee of Faculty Athletics Representatives from the 14 SEC institutions, in late May.

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Stanford’s Matt Anderson Awarded NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship

A 2019 graduate of Stanford with a degree in human biology while maintaining a 3.63 GPA, Anderson is a six-time NCAA All-American.

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Book Excerpt: Breath Like Water

Anna Jarzab is the author of such books as Red Dirt, All Unquiet Things, The Opposite of Hallelujah, and the Many-Worlds series.

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FORM Smart Swim Goggles to get Open Water GPS metrics

FORM GPS performance metrics include distance, pace, and stroke rate alongside heart rate, displayed on the FORM goggles as you swim in open water.

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Beata Nelson Named Big Ten Medal of Honor Recipient

Nelson, along with Wisconsin men’s track and field athlete Zach Lorbeck, were selected for the prestigious award for athletics and scholastic excellence.

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Will Riggs Named Finalist for H. Boyd McWhorter Post-Graduate Scholarship

Riggs is graduating after double majoring in risk management and insurance and finance.

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Bryana Cielo Named Hartford HealthCare Connecticut Courage Award Winner

Cielo will be presented with a plaque (virtually) and SHU will receive a $1,500 donation to the general scholarship fund in her name.

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Dryland Dual Meets: Competing From Home

The Swim Charleston coaches have come together to create a dryland dual meet format.

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Duke Swimming and Diving Hosts Virtual End of Year Banquet

Senior Alyssa Marsh, along with fellow fourth-year Nathaniel Hernandez, were named the team’s Most Valuable Athletes.

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Bill Nicholson Named Head Men’s & Women’s Coach At Maryville

Nicholson joins Maryville after spending the past three years as the Director of Competitive Swimming at the Waynesboro (Va.) YMCA/Shenandoah Aquatics Club.

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Jesse Moore Promoted To Minnesota Associate Head Coach

Moore formerly held the title of assistant coach since being hired in July of 2018.

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Vermont Swimming & Diving Announces 2020-21 Captains

Rising senior Emily Murphy will captain the team for the second straight year, joined by rising senior Katie Rivers and rising junior Kira Parker.

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Kentucky’s Brown, Seidt Nominees For McWhorter Award

Kentucky Wildcats’ Asia Seidt and Glen Brown are the nominees for the post-graduate scholarship presented to the SEC’s top male and female scholar-athletes.

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Merchandise to Benefit USA Swimming National Team on Sale Today

The merchandise relief program will donate 100% of the proceeds to National Team athletes to support their training for the 2021 Olympic Games.

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