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David Marsh Selects Staff For First Season On UC San Diego Deck

New University of California San Diego men’s and women’s swimming and diving head coach David Marsh has finalized his staff on the eve of the Tritons’ official 2017-18 season opener.

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Is Butterfly Swimming A Short-Axis Stroke?

A short-axis stroke is defined as a stroke where there is desirable rotation of the body along the short axis through the middle of the hip, as opposed to the long axis, along the length of the body.

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Two Tips for Parents about Swim Meets – Swim Mom Wisdom

“A coach once told me that his favorite swim parents are the ones who jump in and help–wherever they are needed–and don’t expect anything in return. Keep that in mind, especially at swim meets.”

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Wyoming Men/Women Sweep Air Force On Senior Day

Both Cowgirls and Cowboys swimming and diving programs claimed victory over Air Force on Saturday afternoon at Laramie High School.

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Boise State Wins Second Straight Meet With Win Over Nevada

Boise State swimming and diving cruised to its second-straight victory to open the season defeating the University of Nevada 163-137 on Friday afternoon at Reno.

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Oakland Men/Women Defeat Wayne State

Grace Shinske recorded four first place finishes for the second-straight weekend, while Joe Smith swept the men’s diving competition as the Golden Grizzlies men’s and women’s swimming and diving team defeated Wayne State 187-110, 182-114 respectively Friday night from Matthaei Center Natatorium.

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Iowa State Swims To Victory Over Omaha 198-01

The Iowa State swimming and diving team took down the Mavericks by a score of 198-91 on Friday night. Iowa State moves to 1-1 on the season, while Omaha falls to 0-3.

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West Virginia’s Carr Sets Pool Records In Weekend Sweeps

Senior Nate Carr set a WVU Natatorium record in the 400 individual medley to highlight victories for the West Virginia University swimming and diving teams against Seton Hall and Xavier on Saturday morning.

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Marist Women Win 178-122 Over Rider While Men Fall

The Marist women’s swimming and diving team remained unbeaten in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference competition when it took down Rider, 178-122, on Oct. 28.

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New Hampshire Claims 206-144 Win Over Central Connecticut

The University of New Hampshire swimming and diving team defeated Central Connecticut State, 206-144, at the Jack Suydam Natatorium on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27-28. The Wildcats improve to 2-0 on the season.

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Pitt Men/Women Sweep Competition In Weekend Meet

The Pitt swimming & diving teams used dominating swimming performances to defeat Miami, Michigan State and James Madison in a quad meet on Friday evening at Trees Pool.

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Binghamton Men/Women Top Colgate In Weekend Matchup

The Binghamton swimming & diving programs both recorded victories at Lineberry Natatorium on Saturday afternoon. The women’s team won 162-134 and the men’s team won 192-105.

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Boston U Takes Down Fordham 163-122

The Boston University men’s swimming and diving team improved to 3-0 on the season after it trounced Fordham, 163-122, Saturday afternoon at Competition Pool.

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Northern Iowa Swims Past South Dakota 178-122

The University of Northern Iowa women’s swimming and diving team won 12 of 16 events against South Dakota, with a final score of 178-122.

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Bryant Men/Women Roll Through Iona For Sweep

The Bryant University women’s swimming and diving team recorded its second straight convincing win in as many weeks, defeating Iona 191-71 at the Chace Athletic Center Pool on Saturday.

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