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Netherlands to Face Greece in European Women’s Water Polo Final

The Netherlands will play in the women’s final for the third time in a row, winning a nail biter against title-holder Hungary in the semi-finals at the European Water Polo Championships in Barcelona.

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Donovan Named Director of Competitive Swimming for Jersey Wahoos

Jersey Wahoos announced the appointment of Paul Donovan as their new Director of Competitive Swimming, making him responsible leading and delivering the complete Wahoo program from lessons to the Senior National group.

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FINA Unveils 2019 Hosts, Dates for Diving World Series

FINA is pleased to reveal the 2019 calendar of the prestigious annual circuit of the FINA/CNSG Diving World Series, a competition exclusively open to the world’s diving elite with numerous World and Olympic champions taking part every year.

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Hungary Ousted in Water Polo Quarterfinals for First Time Since 1991

For the first time since 1991 Hungary will be missing from the semi-finals of the men’s tournament at the European Water Polo Championships: the Magyar side was ousted by the Olympic champion Serbian team with ease.

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Star Tucson Coach Hojnacki to Take Helm of Boy & Girls Club Metro Team

Zachary Hojnacki, the Head Age Group Coach for the prestigious Tucson Ford Dealers Aquatics, is taking over as the head coach of the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester “Marlins” Swim Team.

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Greece, Hungary Advance to European Water Polo Semis

Greece overcame Russia in a shootout and returns to the semis for the first time since 2012, while Hungary’s goalie stopped one against Italy in the dying seconds to secure the title-holders’ spot in the semifinals.

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Richmond Adds Arkansas G.A. Mitch Alters as Assistant Coach

Richmond swimming and diving head coach Matt Barany has announced the addition of Mitch Alters to his coaching staff for the upcoming season.

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Millikin Adds 14 Athletes for 2018-19 Season

The Millikin University swim team announced the addition of 14 new student-athletes for the 2018-19 season, including swimmers from Arizona, California, Colorado, Michigan, Utah, and Illinois.

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Mary Washington Hires Alum Justin Anderson as Head Coach

Justin Anderson, a 2010 UMW graduate, has been named as the head men’s and women’s swimming coach at the University of Mary Washington.

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Netherlands, Spain Claim Group Titles at Euro Water Polo Championships

The Netherlands and Spain clinched the top spot in the respective groups and with an easy quarterfinal match in sight both can be ready to the semis.

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Mike Cutler Named Head Coach of Buffalo Area Aquatic Club

The Buffalo Area Aquatic Club (BAAC) announced that Mike Cutler will be joining the club as the new head coach on August 12th. Cutler brings over 25 years of coaching experience to the club.

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Fourteen Home Meets Highlight 2018-19 Rice Swim Slate

A total of 14 regular season meets, including one on-campus at the Aquatics Center, highlight the new 2018-2019 schedule for the Rice Owls swim team.

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Spain, Croatia Join Italy, Serbia in European Water Polo Quarters

After Italy and Serbia had already completed their missions in two rounds, world champion Croatia and host Spain also booked their respective berths in the quarterfinals.

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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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