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Barceloneta beats the Super Cup winner, Jug halts BPM’s run

The biggest win went to Barceloneta (ESP) on Day 4 as the Spanish team managed to down the freshly crowned Super Cup winner FTC-Telekom (HUN) in Budapest and earned its fourth straight win. Recco (ITA) followed the Spaniards with another victory and fellow Italian side Brescia claimed three crucial points in Eger (HUN).

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Marist’s Reeves Named MAAC Diver of the Week

For the second time in a row, Marist swimming and diving’s sophomore Grace Reeves was named Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Diver of the Week.

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Tokyo 2020 on Track to Deliver Unifying Olympic Games

During its seventh visit to Tokyo (3-5 December), it was clear to the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Coordination Commission that the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee is on track to host unifying Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Cincinnati’s Blatt, UConn’s Dulaney, Wagner, Marcello Honored by AAC

UConn trio – Ryan Dulaney, Torrington Wagner, Monica Marcello – and Cincinnati’s Connor Blatt take home December swimming and diving awards from American Athletic Conference.

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Smolar, Gliese, Biddulph, Wright Garner America East Weekly Accolades

UMBC diver Elijah Wright earned his fourth weekly America East honor, while the Retrievers’ Alexander Gliese and Binghamton’s Kaitlyn Smolar each garnered a second weekly accolade.

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UNLV’s Marsalek, Abramowicz Sweep WAC Awards

UNLV freshmen Wyatt Marsalek and Tazman Abramowicz swept the weekly swimming and diving awards from the Western Athletic Conference.

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Fresno State’s Mendolicchio Named Mountain West Swimmer of the Week

After leading Fresno State to a tie for second at the UNLV Invitational junior Manuela Mendolicchio was named the MW Swimmer of the Week.

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Toronto Varsity Blues Sign Three Top Men for 2019-20

The University of Toronto swimming program is pleased to announce that Tyler Wall, Nicholas Bulban and Bernard Godolphin have all signed letters of intent and committed to swim for the Varsity Blues beginning in the 2019-20 season.

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Fraser Presented 1950s World Record Certificates at 2018 SNSW Champs

Yesterday at the 2018-19 Optus SNSW Senior Metropolitan Championships, Swimming NSW President Chris Fydler OAM had the honor of presenting Australian Swimming icon Dawn Fraser, AC, MBE with two of her World Record Certificates in front of an adoring crowd.

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Three Crucial Match-Ups Highlight Champions League Day 4

Three crucial match-ups highlight Day 4 in the Champions League. Super Cup winner Ferencvaros (HUN) clashes with group-leader Barceloneta (ESP) while fellow Hungarian side Eger will face Brescia (ITA) in a game which might become decisive later when the line is drawn for the Final Eight in Group A.

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IOC Commits to Increasing Number of Young Change-Makers for 2019

The IOC will be significantly increasing the number of Young Change-Makers (YCMs) on its Commissions for 2019, IOC President Thomas Bach announced on the final day of the three-day IOC Youth Summit taking place in Tokyo.

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Duke’s Hernandez, Wilborn & Williams Earn ACC Weekly Honors

Junior diver Nathaniel Hernandez was recognized as the ACC Men’s Diver for the second time this season Monday while senior Mackenzie Willborn was named the ACC Women’s Diver of the Week and junior Miles Williams took home ACC Men’s Swimmer of the Week honors following a successful trip for Duke to the Tennessee Invitational.

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Virginia’s Morgan Hill Named ACC Swimmer of the Week

Virginia junior Morgan Hill was named the female ACC Swimmer of the Week after leading the Cavaliers and setting a school record in the 100-yard freestyle at the Georgia Fall Invitational.

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American Swimming Coaches Association Endorses Hammer Head Swim Caps

ASCA, the American Swimming Coaches Association, with members all over North America and affiliates around the world, has officially endorsed the Hammer Head® Swim Cap.

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Loyola Sweeps H2Ounds Invitational Titles

Loyola H2Ounds Invitational Howard, Iona, Marist, Mount St. Mary’s at Loyola (Md.) Baltimore, Maryland Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2018 Friday Results…

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