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FIU’s Gouda, Medosevic Sweep Conference USA Honors

After a stellar opening weekend to the season, FIU’s Maha Gouda and Lamija Medosevic were named Conference USA Athletes of the Week.

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Para-Swimmers Griswold, Smith Named Finalists for USOPC Best of September

Robert Griswold and Leanne Smith are finalists for the Team USA Best of September awards, which recognize outstanding achievements of Team USA athletes.

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Houston Welcomes Tulane for Thursday Home Opener

The University of Houston Swimming & Diving team welcomes Tulane to the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center for its home opener at 10 a.m. Thursday.

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Liberty Heads to Penn State to Open 2019-20 Season, Seeking 100th Program Win

Liberty will compete in a tri-meet at Penn State on Friday, taking on the Nittany Lions and St. Bonaventure, and swim at Saint Francis (Pa.) on Saturday.

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Iowa Central Brings High Expectations to the Pool in 2019-20

A year after placing in the Top 3 on both the men’s and women’s side of the NJCAA team standings, Iowa Central is anxious to get the 2019-20 season going.

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Division III Anderson University Names Dave Costill as Assistant Coach

Anderson University named Dave Costill as the next assistant swimming coach. Most recently, Costill assisted the Ball State team from 2016-18.

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Cal Men Head to Pacific for First Dual Meet of 2019-20

California will compete in its first dual meet of the 2019-20 season when it clashes with Pacific on Thursday afternoon in Stockton, Calif.

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USA Swimming Foundation Grants Available to Make a Splash Swim Lesson Providers

The 2020 USA Swimming Foundation grant application period for Make a Splash swim lesson providers is open now through December 17.

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Cholodovskis, Contreras Earn Mountain West Weekly Honors

Nevada’s Andressa Cholodovskis and Wyoming’s Karla Contreras have been named MW Swimming and Diving Peak Players of the Week.

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Miami’s Mason, Vallee Named ACC Women’s Swimmer, Diver of the Week

Miami sophomore Zorry Mason was named ACC Women’s Swimmer of the Week, while freshman Mia Vallée was named ACC Women’s Diver of the Week.

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Pittsburgh’s Blaise Vera Tabbed as ACC Swimmer of the Week

University of Pittsburgh junior Blaise Vera was named ACC Men’s Swimmer of the Week after his performance in the season-opening meet against Carnegie Mellon.

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San Diego Teens Tackle Catalina Channel to Support Boys & Girls Club

Six members of the Rancho San Dieguito Swim Club will try to break the Uneven Open Relay record and raise money for charity by swimming the Catalina Channel.

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USA Pentathlon Announces Elite Level Recruitment Program

USA Pentathlon is hosting a training camp for high school and collegiate swimmers with a running background at the Olympic Training Center, Nov. 23-27.

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Xavier Sweeps Competition at Butler Double Dual

Xavier swimming opened up its fall schedule with strong performances at the Butler Double Duals, collecting victories on both the men’s and women’s side.

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Weertman, Bridi Win Final Leg of FINA Marathon World Series

Dutchman Ferry Weertman and Italian Arianna Birdi won the final leg of the Marathon World Series in Chun’An, China, wrapping a nine-stop tour.

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