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West Florida Tabs Phil Kraus as Women’s Head Coach

The University of West Florida has announced that Phil Kraus has been named the head coach for the women’s swimming & diving program.

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Akron Hires Hannah Mattar as Women’s Assistant Coach

Hannah Mattar has been named the assistant coach for the University of Akron’s women’s swimming and diving team.

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Hungary Edges Russia 8-7 at European Water Polo Championships

The last round will determine the top spots in both groups in the women’s tournament at the European Water Polo Championships in Barcelona. Russia is still in the race in Group B despite their loss to Hungary.

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Swimmer Jerry Spencer Among 15 Tabbed for Arkansas Hall of Honor

A total of 15 former University of Arkansas student-athletes, including men’s swimmer Jerry Spencer, will be inducted as members of the 2018 class of the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor this September.

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LaSalle Names Sasha Malanina As Assistant Coach

Two-time All-American and former Russia National Team member Alexandra “Sasha” Malanina has been named assistant swimming & diving coach at La Salle University.

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Air Force’s Jinan Andrews Named MWC Female Scholar Athlete of Year

Courtesy: Air Force Athletics COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Air Force swimmer Jinan Andrews was named the 2017-18 Mountain West Female…

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FINA Opens New Headquarters as Part of 110th Anniversary Celebration

The FINA Family gathered today in Lausanne, Switzerland, for the celebration of FINA’s 110th anniversary and the official inauguration of the new FINA Headquarters.

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Italy, Serbia Through to European Water Polo Quarterfinals

Italy and Serbia already secured the top spots of their respective groups and a place in the quarterfinals at the European Water Polo Championships.

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Paralympic Veteran Retiring after Canadian Record Performance

Jean-Michel Lavalliere, who holds nine Canadian records in his category and two more in relays – more than any other Canadian swimmer – leaves swimming as he has lived: head held high with no regrets.

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How Can Parents Encourage a Mindset of a Champion?

Here are a few tips about encouraging a growth mindset in our kids.

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Men’s Favorites Come Through on Day 1 of Water Polo Championships

All favorites cleared the first hurdle at the beginning of the track in the men’s tournament at the European Water Polo Championships in Barcelona. Though Italy’s 14-1 downing of Germany stood out on the opening day.

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Open Water Marathon Swimmer Abby Bergman Completes Triple Crown

Courtesy: AbbyBergman.com Entering the choppy waters of the Hudson River at Pier A on Saturday morning, Abby Bergman was part…

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France Dominates European Junior Open Water Championships

The French claimed four out of six titles in the individual races at the European Junior Open Water Swimming Championships in Malta. Sadly, the relay events were cancelled on the last day.

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TCNJ Hires David Dow as Head Men’s Swimming & Diving Coach

The College of New Jersey athletic department is excited to announce the hiring of David Dow as head men’s swimming and diving coach. Dow will assume his role at TCNJ on July 30.

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Greece Gains Advantage On Italy at European Water Polo Championships

Greece won the big game of Day 2, edging out Italy and gaining advantage in the race for the top spot in Group A. The other matches saw the favorites doing their jobs, this time it was Hungary’s turn to score more than 30 goals and set a new national record.

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