Articles by SwimSwam

Strait Of Gibraltar Crossing

On 7th July 2017, Liz Denyer, Matt Duggan, Elliot Newsome and Claire Wilson swam across the Strait of Gibraltar from Europe to Africa.

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Rutgers Swim & Dive Announces Competitive 2017-18 Schedule

Rutgers swimming and diving announced its 2017-18 schedule on Monday. The competitive lineup features six home events, including both the ECAC…

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Jay Lelliot Chasing 400m Title Defense At World University Games

He may have won gold two years ago but Jay Lelliot is not feeling the pressure as he looks to…

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Finswimming Now FISU Recognized Sport

Following the recognition in May of Dance Sport and Flying Disc, FISU has accepted the application dossiers submitted by four…

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Ekaterina Mihaylushkina Dominates World Junior Championships

After impressing at The World Games in Wroclaw, where she won 3 medals (2 golds and one silver), 15 years…

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Freestyle Flip Turn: Why The Breakout Matters

A bad breakout can easily transform a good turn into a….not-so-good one. There are several important elements to performing a great freestyle breakout.

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Notre Dame’s April Woo Promoted To Associate Head Coach

A critical component in the recent resurgence of the Notre Dame swimming and diving programs, April Woo has been promoted to associate…

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20 Teams To Compete At Junior Men’s Water Polo Championships

The 19th edition of the FINA World Men’s Junior Water Polo Championships is taking place in Belgrade, Serbia, from August 5-20, 2017,…

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Tokyo American Club Named Location Of USA House At 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The United States Olympic Committee and Tokyo American Club today announced that the private facility, located in central Tokyo neighborhood…

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Cousins Foundation Endows UGA Head Swim & Dive Coach

The Cousins Foundation, Inc. has committed more than $5 million to the University of Georgia to support need-based scholarships for…

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2017 USLA Nat’l Lifeguard Championships To Bring In Over 1,000

The United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) National Lifeguard Championships will be held in Daytona Beach, Fla., with more than 1,000…

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Davenport Hires Vasquez As Women’s Head Coach

Justin Vasquez has been hired as the head coach of the new women’s swimming and diving program at Davenport University….

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U.S. Olympic Committee Announces Best Of July Finalists

The United States Olympic Committee today announced the finalists for the Team USA Awards presented by Dow, Best of July,…

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Colby-Sawyer Names Conrad Kohrs Jr. As Head Swim & Dive Coach

Colby-Sawyer Athletic Director George Martin has announced the hiring of Conrad “Connie” Kohrs Jr. as the new Head Coach of…

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Video: Triathlete’s Ultimate Swim Training Tip

Swimming is well known to be the most difficult leg of a triathlon race for athletes to get down.

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