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Veltman Named Head Coach for Ohio Northern Swimming & Diving

Courtesy: Ohio Northern Athletics Austin Veltman has been named the head men’s and women’s swimming and diving coach at Ohio…

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Clarkson Hires Zack Wahl as Head Swimming & Diving Coach

The Clarkson University Athletic Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Zack Wahl as the new head coach for the Golden Knights’ Swimming & Diving program for the 2018-19 season.

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Olympian Bob Hackett to Replace Chris Marshall on Emory Staff

Bob Hackett, a former Olympian and 1976 Silver Medalist in the 1,500 Freestyle, is set to join the staff full-time.

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Pope Francis Meets Swimmers in Rome

Pope Francis received a delegation of swimmers, including Olympic champion Sarah Sjostrom (SWE), Ranomi Kromowidjojo (NED), Gregorio Paltrinieri (ITA) and Chad le Clos (RSA)., in the Vatican on the occasion of the traditional Rome meet Trofeo Sette Colli.

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Star-Studded Lineup Set for Open Water Swimming Cup in Barcelona

Another outstanding leg is in sight in the LEN Open Water Swimming Cup as reigning world champions will line up for the start in Barcelona on Saturday.

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UC San Diego Elevates Marko Djordjevic to Associate Head Coach

Marko Djordjevic has been elevated to the position of associate head coach of the University of California San Diego men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs.

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3 Mistakes Swim Parents Should Never Make

Maybe there are perfect swim parents out there, but some of us need to remember that swimming offers many life lessons. Step back, let your kids learn and have fun. You will, too. Here are three tips on what swim parents should never do…

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Dan Laak Named USA Diving High Performance Director

Courtesy: USA Diving INDIANAPOLIS – USA Diving has announced that three-time Olympic coach Dan Laak has been named the organization’s…

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Taking 5 with Jordan Wilimovsky

Some swimmers are tough to catch up with in the water and on land. Jordan Wilimovsky is one such swimmer.

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4 Parent Tips About Hard Work Vs. Talent

We all have seen the naturally gifted kids at the pool. But what if our child is not as talented?

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Day 2 Recap – Rachana, Vissesh and Swadesh Break a Record Twice In a Day

Six national records were broken today at the 35th GLENMARK Junior And Sub-Junior National Aquatic Championships 2018.

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Day 1 Recap of Glenmark Sub Junior, Junior National Championship 2018

Swadesh Mondal Breaks 2 Records On Day 1 Of The 45th Glenmark Junior And 35th Sub Junior National Aquatic Championships

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Montenegro Stuns Host Budapest in Shootout

Montenegro claimed the victory tonight in Budapest (HUN), where the FINA Men’s Water Polo World League Super Final 2018 was taking place since Monday June 18.

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USA Men Take 7th Place At FINA World League Super Final

The USA Men’s National Team took seventh place at the FINA World League Super Final with a 9-3 win over Kazakhstan.

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12 Parent Tips on How to Behave at Swim Practice

I haven’t been the perfect swim parent. I’ve learned from my own mistakes, plus from watching other parents. If you’re an involved swim parent, you’ve seen interesting days on the pool deck, with new parents and more seasoned ones.

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