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West Virginia Adds 22 Student-Athletes to 2019-20 Roster

West Virginia University has announced the addition of 22 student-athletes its men’s and women’s rosters for the upcoming 2019-20 season.

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Swim Mom: 5 Parent Tips About Taking a Break

Swimming 50 weeks a year means our kids are pushing constantly to improve and get best times. It’s easy to get caught up in that mindset ourselves.

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Swimming Coach Gregg Troy Set to Join Florida Athletics Hall of Fame

The 2019 University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame class announced includes eight Gator Greats and one Honorary Letterwinner, swimming coach Gregg Troy.

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Thomas Rathbun Tabbed as Assistant Coach at Duke

Duke swimming and diving head coach Dan Colella is pleased to announce the addition of former DePauw assistant Thomas Rathbun to his staff.

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Northeastern Welcomes Ryan Rich as Assistant Coach

Northeastern swimming and diving head coach Roy Coates has announced the hiring of former Miami (Ohio) assistant Ryan Rich as an assistant coach.

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Anthony Ervin Wins 50 Fly, 7 Records Fall on Day 5 of U.S. Masters Nationals

Four-time Olympic medalist Anthony Ervin won the 50 free, 100 free and 50 fly at the U.S. Masters Swimming Summer National Championships.

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Houston Set to Host 7 Home Meets, AAC Championships in 2019-20

The Houston Swimming & Diving slate is highlighted by seven home meets and the 2020 American Athletic Conference Championships.

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13-Year Old 10M Champion Oleksii Sereda Is Youngest Euro Diving Gold Medalist

At the age of 13 years and 7 months, Oleksii Sereda has become the youngest gold medalist ever in the history of the diving European Championships.

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11 Records Set at U.S. Masters Swimming Summer Nationals Day 4

Georgia Masters member Mike Gaw donated a kidney to his mom, who watched him swim Saturday in their hometown, while three FINA Masters world records fell.

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LA County Wins 44th USLA National Championship, Edging Out Monmouth County

LA County Surf Life Saving Association won the coveted Howard Lee Trophy awarded to the 2019 Jersey Mike’s USLA National Champion, marking its 44th title.

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USA Women’s Water Polo Claims Gold in Lima, Winning 5th-Straight Pan Am Title

The USA Women’s Water Polo National Team continued their run of dominance, defeating Canada 24-4 to claim gold at the 2019 Pan American Games.

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Koroleva Makes 1-Meter Final after Late Withdrawal, Wins Euro Diving Gold

Russia’s Evgenii Kuznetsov and Nikita Sheilkher won men’s 3m synchro gold, while Vitaliia Koroleva won women’s 1-meter at the European Diving Championships

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Nevada Adds 8 Newcomers for 2019-20 Season

Head Nevada swimming and diving Brendon Bray signed eight new student-athletes – seven swimmers and a diver – to compete during the 2019-2020 season.

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USA Looks to Grab Double Gold in Water Polo at Pan American Games

The United States men’s and women’s water polo teams will face off against Canada on Saturday each looking for a Pan American Games gold medal.

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Liberty Promotes Jessica Barnes to Associate Head Coach

Liberty 10th-year head coach Jake Shellenberger has announced the promotion of Jessica Barnes from assistant coach to associate head coach.

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