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NOVA Of Virginia Aquatics Wins USA Swimming Foundation Grand Prize

The USA Swimming Foundation announced that NOVA of Virginia Aquatics (Richmond, Va.) is the 2017 Swim-a-ThonTM Contest Grand Prize winner.

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Brisith World Para Swimming World Series Squad Announced

The squad features a mixture of experienced swimmers, with some emerging talent – giving many the opportunity to hone their skills before heading off to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in April.

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True Effort Comes From Accountability

Once upon a time, a student was assigned a research paper by his professor. This was a good student who took great pride in his studies and worked very hard to maintain a competitive GPA.

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Pacific Names Sarah Marshall To 2017-18 Athletic Hall Of Fame

Seven individuals and one team have been selected to the 2017-18 Pacific Athletics Hall of Fame. 

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Marathon Swimmers Head To Qatar & Seychelles

Seven marathon swimmers will compete in the first two events of the FINA 10K World Series.

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6 Takeaways For Swim Parents

We all can point to valuable life lessons kids learn from swimming such as time management, hard work, good sportsmanship, persistence, goal setting, etc.

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4 Ways To Develop Your Super-Strengths In Swimming

What is it that makes you a nightmare to compete against? What is it about your swimming skill set that makes the biggest difference in your performance?

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Kananowicz, Shannahan Named To SEC Community Service Team

Katie Shannahan and Bryce Kananowicz were named to their respective Southeastern Conference Community Service Teams, the conference announced Wednesday.

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UCSD Looks For 10th Straight Conference Win

The University of California San Diego men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams arrived in La Mirada late Tuesdayafternoon, for the 2018 Pacific Collegiate Swimming and Diving Conference (PCSC) Championships, back this year at the Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center for the first time since 2015.

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Dalhousie Men Win 20th Consecutive AUS Title, Women Win 17th Straight

The Tigers finished the 2018 Subway AUS Swimming Championships with two team wins. It was the 20th consecutive championship win for the men, while the women earned their 17th consecutive title.

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Incarnate Word Men Ready For CCSA Championships (Hype Video)

Incarnate Word men will be heading to the CCSA Championship meet that is set to begin on February 14 and last through February 17.

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Rutgers Adds 18 Time All-American Katia Alyabyeva To Staff

Rutgers swimming and diving has added an 18-time NCAA All-American and three-time NCAA Division II National Champion to the coaching staff with the hire of Katia Alyabyeva, effective on Monday, Feb. 12.

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Michigan Goes For 3-Peat At Big Ten Championships

Fresh off its first undefeated dual-meet slate in 20 years, the No. 3-ranked University of Michigan women’s swimming and diving team enters the postseason this week at the Big Ten Championships, held Wednesday through Saturday (Feb. 14-17) at the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion in Columbus, Ohio.

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Queens Set To Defend 3-Year BMC Championship Reign

This week, the Queens University of Charlotte men’s and women’s swimming programs will vie for their fourth straight Bluegrass Mountain Conference Championship on February 14-17 at the Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center.

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Houston Set To Head To AAC Championships

The University of Houston Swimming & Diving team looks to defend its 2017 American Athletic Conference title Feb. 14-17 in Dallas at the Robson & Lindley Aquatics Center and Barr-McMillion Natatorium on the campus of SMU.

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