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DIVING: China and Mexico Share Gold Medals in Leon (MEX) Grand Prix

The second leg of the FINA Diving Grand Prix in Leon (MEX), which brought together over a hundred divers and…

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You’ve won an Olympic Gold Medal, now what?

BJ Bedford Miller: “When everything you’ve done is prologue to one minute, what do you do next? How long do you enjoy it, and where do you go from there?”

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5 Reasons To Swim DIII In College

If you are deciding between D1 and D3 swimming, read these 5 reasons why I believe Division 3 is the right fit for many swimmers.

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Congratulations! You finished college swimming, now what?

By the time college swimming is over, you’re in the last 3 months of your college career, expected to graduate and become a productive member of society. Here are “5 things” to help you in this process.

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Longhorns Test Meters Times 3 Days After NCAA Champsionship in Low-Key Speed Practice

SwimSwam was a fly-on-the-wall for a University of Texas Longhorns “meters test practice” Wednesday, April 1st.

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The Race Club Launches Triathlon Swim Camps

The Race Club is proud to announce our first triathlon swim camp specifically for Triathletes and open water swimmers.

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5 things backstrokers must do

World Championships siliver medalist David Plummer offers his advice to backstrokers. How many of you actually do “point five” on a regular basis?

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10 Signs You are a Masters Swimmer

Masters swimming is a little different from age group swimming. Here are 10 signs you are a masters swimmer.

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First Impressions in College Recruiting

Contributor, Rick Paine, is an expert on college swimming and the college recruiting process. He is also the Director of…

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For Swimmers This Could Be Your Dream Business

Are you a swim fan? Are you an entrepreneur? Well now you can be both. Welcome to SwimLabs, the revolutionary way to blend lessons, aquatic training, and exercise, plus the sale of swim merchandise, all in a easy to maintain, state of the art location.

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USA National Team Alumni Social at 2015 Men’s NCAA Championships, Saturday, March 28, 4-6pm – Special Guest Nathan Adrian

If you have ever represented the USA National Team at the international level, you are invited to the USA National Team Alumni Social, Saturday, March 28th, 4-6pm at the 2015 Men’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships.

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USA National Team Alumni Social at 2015 Men’s NCAA Championships – Don’t Miss It

If you have ever represented the USA National Team at the international level, you are invited to the USA National Team Alumni Social, Saturday, March 28th, 4-6pm at the 2015 Men’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships.

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A Swimming Fan’s Dream Business

Are you a swim fan? Are you an entrepreneur? Well now you can be both. Welcome to SwimLabs, the revolutionary way to blend lessons, aquatic training, and exercise, plus the sale of swim merchandise, all in a easy to maintain, state of the art location.

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Washington & Jefferson College Swimming Coach Mike Orstein Lives The Dream

Mike Orstein is no stranger to the world of aquatics, a sport that he has been a part of his entire life. His 447-187-2 record at W&J makes him the most successful swimming and diving coach in the college’s history.

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1st African American woman to win an Olympic medal relects on the historic 1-2-3 Minority Finish at Women’s NCAAs

Maritza McClendon: “A tear instantly came to my eyes, I couldn’t believe it… This is a true moment in history for minorities. I still can’t believe we had three women of color take 1,2, 3 in the 100 free at Division 1 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships.”

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