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Ohio State Synchronized Swimming Sweeps U.S. Collegiate Nationals

Ohio State Synchronized Swimming added a 32nd National Championship to its list of accolades Saturday in San Antonio, Texas while becoming back-to-back-to-back victors.

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Butkovich Leads Florida State Student-Athletes in Panama City Clean Up

Florida State sophomore swimmer Patrick Butkovich led a group of nearly 40 student-athletes and staff over to Panama City on Sunday in order to help clean up parts of the downtown area that were damaged by Hurricane Michael.

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Indiana Sweeps Big Ten Men’s Swimming & Diving Awards

The Big Ten announced on Monday the 2019 Big Ten Men’s Swimmer, Diver, Swimming Coach and Diving Coach of the Year awards, as voted on by the conference coaches.

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U.S. Masters Swimming Strives to Make Families Safer through their Adult-Learn-to-Swim Campaign

Did you know that more than a third of adults in the United States cannot swim the length of a pool?  Did you also know that the likelihood of a child learning to swim is significantly reduced if their parents don’t know how to swim?

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Dutch Win in Turin; Australia, USA Prevail in Perth

Netherlands, Australia and USA were the winning teams in a busy week of the 2019 edition of the FINA Water Polo World Leagues, comprising the Intercontinental Cup in Perth (AUS), from March 26-31, and the Europa Cup in Turin (ITA), from March 29-31.

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USA Women Edge Australia 14-12 for FINA Intercontinental Gold

After cruising through five matches at the FINA Intercontinental Tournament with relative ease, the USA Women’s National Team found themselves in a battle with longtime rival Australia in the title bout, claiming gold in a 14-12 shootout victory.

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Netherlands Claims Women’s Water Polo Europa Cup Gold Medal

The Netherlands claimed another title after their European triumph in Barcelona last summer. This weekend the Dutch won the Europa Cup final in Turin (ITA), by beating Russia for the gold medal.

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French Swimmers Dominate Opening Leg of Open Water Cup

World champions Marc-Antoine Olivier and European bronze medalist Lara Grangeon claimed the respective titles of the opening leg of the 2019 LEN Open Water Cup in Eilat.

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#2 Stanford Snaps #1 USC’s 37-Game Win Streak with 9-8 OT Road Victory

No. 2 Stanford held No. 1 USC scoreless in overtime and Makenzie Fischer notched a hat trick to lead the Cardinal in a 9-8 victory, Saturday, at Uytengsu Aquatics Center.

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Marseille Gains 2-Goal Advantage in Game of Twists in Euro Cup

CN Marseille has got a bit closer to become the first French team ever lifting a European trophy in water polo.

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USA Women To Play for Gold at FINA Intercontinental Tournament

The USA Women’s National Team will play for gold at the FINA Intercontinental Tournament following a 14-7 win over Canada.

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#5 Hawaii Edges #4 Cal 6-5 With Late Rally on Friday

No. 5 Hawai’i scored two goals in the final three minutes to squeak by the No. 4 Cal women’s water polo team 6-5 on Friday night at Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex.

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European, World Championships Line Up in Eilat for Open Water Cup

A star-studded and giant field shall line up for the first leg of the LEN Open Water Cup in Eilat. European and world champions, Olympic medalists will swim on Sunday.

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USA Women Advance to Intercontinental Semifinals with 22-4 Win

The USA Women’s National Team advanced to the semifinals of the FINA Intercontinental Tournament with a 22-4 win over South Africa.

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