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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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MIT Names Sica As Communications, Promotions & Marketing Assistant

James Sica has been named as the MIT swimming and diving assistant coach and communications, promotions and marketing assistant. Sica…

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U.S. Women’s Water Polo Wins 4th Straight Super Final Gold

The USA Women’s National Team kept up their winning ways at the FINA World League Super Final winning their fourth…

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Linfield College Inks 12 For 2017-18 Season

Linfield College continues its sturdy climb to the top of the Northwest Conference by adding 12 swimmers to its 2021…

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USA Men’s Water Polo Announces Roster For Croatia Series

USA Men’s National Team Head Coach Dejan Udovicic has announced his roster for the upcoming four game series in California against Croatia….

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USA’s Fischer Lifts Water Polo To 13-12 Victory Over Russia

Makenzie Fischer’s (Laguna Beach, CA/Stanford/SET) goal as time expired gave the USA Women’s National Team a 13-12 victory over Russia and…

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North Carolina Dominates The Southern Zone Open Water Championships

“Empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless, like water. Now you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You…

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Indiana’s Matthew, Williams Receive All-American Honors

The Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) announced Tuesday the selection of the organization’s 2017 Women’s Division I All-America…

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Olympic Medalists Spearhead Diving World Championships

Olympic medallists Jack Laugher, Chris Mears, Tom Daley and Dan Goodfellow will return to the world stage as they lead a team of 12 divers for…

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Bates College Chooses Colorado Time Systems Video Display

Bates College in Lewiston, ME has signed an agreement with Colorado Time Systems, a PlayCore company, to install a brand…

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USA Women’s Water Polo Defeats Japan 17-4 At World League

The USA Women’s National Team picked up their second straight win at the FINA World League Super Final in dominant…

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