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U.S. National Teamer Andrew Wilson Earns NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship

Emory University senior swimmers Marcela Sanchez-Aizcorbe and Andrew Wilson have each been awarded the prestigious NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, presented to…

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Georgia Tech Brings In Eight More For 2017-18 Roster

Georgia Tech swimming and diving head coach Courtney Shealy Hart has announced that eight more student-athletes — seven swimmers and…

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10 Ways to Reduce Frontal Drag in Swimming

With water being some 800 times denser than air, the frontal drag forces that slow swimmers down come into play at much slower speeds than all other sports on land.

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Allegheny College Signs 16 For 2017-18 Season

The Allegheny College swimming and diving team will welcome 16 incoming student-athletes for the 2017-18 season. The 13 swimmers and…

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Inaugural Golden Gate Frogman Swim On August 6

Inaugural Golden Gate Frogman Swim Open Water Swim & Fundraiser Official Navy SEAL Foundation Event August 6, 2017 Registration opens…

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Former UN Secretary-General Ki-Moon Proposed To IOC Ethics Commission

Former United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has been proposed as the new Chair of the International Olympic Committee’s Ethics…

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Virginia Tech Brings In National Team Members To Round Out 2017 Roster

Virginia Tech head swimming and diving coach Ned Skinner has announced the addition of 16 new H2Okies that will join…

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Iona Names Daniel Koenig New Assistant Head Coach

Iona College Swimming & Diving Head Coach Nick Cavataro and Vice President of Athletics Administration Rick Cole Jr. have announced…

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Oklahoma Christian Joins RMAC As Affiliate Member For Swimming

Oklahoma Christian will join the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference as an affiliate member for men’s and women’s swimming for the…

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Ryan Held & Veteran Tim Payne Participate In Swim Across America

On Jun 11, 2017 at the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary, NC Ryan Held, 2016 Rio Gold Medalist and 2016…

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Freestyle Kicking Power Requires Plantar Flexibility

Having great plantar flexibility of the ankle is a prerequisite for developing a stronger, faster flutter kick.

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Ohio State Mourns Loss Of Bob Bartels

Bob Bartels, a former swimming coach at Ohio State, passed away on Friday. An Ohio State Hall of Famer, Bartels…

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Valparaiso Added As Summit League Affiliate Member In 2 Sports

The Summit League announced the addition of Valparaiso University as an affiliate member for men’s tennis and men’s swimming and…

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Former Hawkeye Ashley Dell Joins Iowa Coaching Staff

University of Iowa graduate and former volunteer assistant coach Ashley Dell has been named an assistant coach with the University…

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USA Swimming Announces Open Water Rosters For FINA World Championships

Ten open water swimmers have been selected to represent Team USA at the 2017 FINA World Championships this summer, USA…

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