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Shouts From the Stands: I Wanna Go Fast

Gil Stovall never went out with the intention of grabbing the lead, was perpetually worried about “falling off the last 50,” had always relied on his kick, his ability to come from behind to post a fast time, to win races. Had he made a mistake now, gone out too fast in a race for one of two precious spots on the U.S. Olympic team?

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Shouts From the Stands: Swimming’s Technological Revolution

As world record times continue to drop, and athletes seem to be getting continually faster, one must ask what factors besides pure strength are contributing to this never ending cycle of world record breaking.

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USA Women Claim Group Title at Super Final with 10-7 Win over Russia

The USA Women’s National Water Polo Team took the Group B title at the 2018 FINA World League Super Final with a 10-7 win over Russia.

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More Than 200 Swimmers Set for Gravelines Open Water Cup Race

The largest-ever fields in the event’s history are gathering in Gravelines, France, for the second stop of the LEN European Open Water Cup. The discipline’s greatest stars will line up for the race, Olympic and World champions – altogether 211 swimmers.

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Preventing Pee in the Pool: The Peequel

The National Swimming Pool FoundationⓇ (NSPFⓇ) would like to remind the public to help keep pool time fun by preventing pee in the pool.

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Auburn’s Natasha Lloyd Awarded NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship

Natasha Lloyd of Auburn Swimming and Diving has been awarded a NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship.

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UNLV Men Add 13-Member Recruiting Class for 2018-19 Season

The UNLV men’s swimming and diving team has signed an impressive 13-member class for the 2018-19 season, head coach Ben Loorz announced.

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USA Women Win Second Straight Match At Super Final; Defeat Canada 12-5

The USA Women’s National Team picked up their second straight win at the FINA World League Super Final with a 12-5 victory over Canada.

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Swim High or Swim Low, Which is the Best Way to Go?

Stay low. Go fast. Kill first. Die Last. One shot, One kill. No luck, all skill. – U.S. Navy Seals…

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Spain Dominate Artistic Swimming World Series Leg in Madrid

Hosts Spain showed great form this weekend in Madrid, in the sixth leg of the FINA Artistic Swimming World Series 2018, capturing all gold medals at stake in the team events as well as the Duet and Mixed Duet events.

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USA Women’s Water Polo Opens World Super League Final with 14-4 Win

The USA Women’s National Team opened up play at the FINA World League Super Final with a 14-4 win over Japan.

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10 Tips to Improve Parent-Coach Relationships

“Parents today are out of control,” say a number of swim coaches. Don’t get me wrong; club coaches do appreciate us. They say, “We wouldn’t be able to exist without parents. Most parents are great.” Followed by, “But…”

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Indiana’s Tavcar Earns NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship

Courtesy: Indiana Athletics INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana University swimmer Anze Tavcar has been awarded an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, per an announcement…

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Vanderbilt Announces 2018 Signing Class

Vanderbilt swimming has signed seven swimmers to the program’s 2018 recruiting class, head coach Jeremy Organ announced Thursday.

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NJIT Signs Seven Men for 2018-19 Season

The NJIT men’s swimming and diving team will add seven new additions to their roster for the 2018-19 season. The seven swimmers hail from three different states including NJIT’s home state New Jersey as well as New York and Iowa.

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