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Ohio State Resumes Action With Tri-Meet vs. Florida, Kentucky

The Ohio State swimming & diving team returns to dual meet competition after nearly a two-month hiatus with a dual against Top 25 opponents in Florida and Kentucky on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 4-5 in Gainesville, Fla., at the Exatech Arena.

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SMU Set to Host Loyola-New Orleans in Friday Dual

For the second time this season, the SMU men’s swimming team faces off with Loyola University New Orleans.

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Florida Set to Host First Home Meet of 2018-19 Season This Weekend

The University of Florida men’s and women’s swimming & diving teams will compete in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center Natatorium for the first time this season as they host Kentucky and Ohio State, Friday and Saturday.

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7-Time Para Swimming Medalist Brad Snyder Among New USOC Board Members

Courtesy: United States Olympic Committee SAN FRANCISCO – The United States Olympic Committee board of directors approved three new members…

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Ask Swim Mom: Can I help my swimmer get faster?

I’m afraid she’ll lose interest in swimming. Is there anything I can do to make her stay with swimming, or help her to get faster?

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USA Men Drop 10-5 Match to Italy to Close Out 2018 Slate

The USA Men’s National Team closed out 2018 in front of a cheering packed stands at JSerra High School in San Juan Capistrano, California but fell short in the pool losing to Italy 10-5.

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7 Ways To Be A Better Swim PA Announcer

Nothing makes the grind of sitting through a four-hour prelim session even longer for a swim parent than listening to an annoying public address announcer – or one that cannot be clearly heard.

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Daube, Irving Pace USA Men in 12-11 Win Over Italy

The USA Men’s National Team bounced back tonight with a 12-11 win over Italy in front of a sellout crowd at Chapman University.

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USA Men Drop 13-11 Decision to Italy at Foothill High School

The USA Men’s National Team returned to action in front of a packed pool deck at Foothill High School, falling short to Italy 13-11. The match kicked off a three-game series with Italy in Southern California.

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USA Men Announce Roster for Three-Game Series with Italy

Courtesy: USA Water Polo HUNTINGTON BEAC, Calif.  – USA Men’s National Team Head Coach Dejan Udovicic has announced the roster…

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USA Women Close 2018 with 33-1 Record After Sweep of Netherlands

The USA Women’s National Team defeated the Netherlands 12-3 this past Saturday to close out their 2018 schedule with a 33-1 record.

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Tickets for 2019 American Championships Now Available

Tickets for the 2019 American Athletic Conference Swimming & Diving Championships are now available. Six programs will compete for the league’s title from February 27 to March 2 at the IUPUI Natatorium in Indianapolis, Ind.

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Hemmens Garners WAC Swimmer of the Week Nods

UNLV junior Hayden Hemmens received Men’s Swimmer of the Week from the Western Athletic Conference.

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Sobers Breaks Barbados National Record in 200 Free at Worlds

In the 200 SCM freestyle at the FINA World Championships, Emmanuel swimmer Alex Sobers swam a personal best 1.47.55, setting a new Barbados national record.

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Real Estate: Your Next Two-Lane Dream Home

I believe this is the perfect home for an aquatic-oriented family, but it is also close to all of the attractions that make Scottsdale a wonderful place to live – schools, shopping, hiking, golf, etc.

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