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Mercersburg Swim Camps: Learn Innovative Techniques and Have Fun

Mercersburg Swim Clinics provide an experience that teaches swimmers the most innovative techniques available, while having fun. The philosophy is simple. Swimmers do not just compile distance, but rather work on improvements in starting, turning, and stroke techniques.

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How The Hydrostatic Pressure of Water Can Help Autistic Children

Courtesy of Cindy Freedman and Ailene Tisser of Angelfish Therapy: Jump into your suit, grab your coffee and leave for work! This…

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Soro To Goalkeep for Brazil: A New Wave in Water Polo (Milorad Cavic Editorial)

This post was written by Olympic medalist Milorad Cavic, who represented his native Serbia when he challenged Michael Phelps in that .01 second 100 butterfly race in the 2008 Olympic Games.

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Pool Indoor Air Quality: Why It Matters to Your Health and Performance (PART 2)

Mixing air causes corrosion in higher parts of the building, including the roof. This is usually the cause of a breeze or draft on a pool deck. This effect spreads bad air all over the place, and is intensified by the use of large fans. Look for rust around your pool. If you see any on metal components in your roof, chances are, there is mixing going on.

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Illinois Boys’ High School State Championship Meet: Event-By-Event Preview

The Pool at Evanston Township High School will be packed this weekend, and Karl Ortegon is here to tell you what to look for in each race.

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Eagles and Cougars Storm Pool for Victories at 2014 New Mexico State Championships

The boys of Cibola High School peeled away the competition for their first state title on Saturday in Albuquerque.

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Kalisz: The American Record is the Goal; Didn’t Expect to Be That Close

Georgia’s Chase Kalisz says that his rest for this year’s SEC Championships is “probably the shortest rest he’s ever done.”

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Sybil Bauer: When a Woman Was the Fastest Backstroker in the World

Matthew Hodler looks back at perhaps the greatest female swimming star ever, who was sadly taken far too early for the world to know her true impact.

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SwimSpray to Offer a Free Sample to Anyone Willing to Send A Testimonial

To help show that SwimSpray works, we are offering free samples of SwimSpray to anyone interested in trying it. Just send an email to….

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Haley Anderson: Trust in your Hard Work and Dedication

Haley Anderson, Olympic medalist: “There’s no point focusing on the things you can’t change. So just focus on all the hard work and time you have dedicated and trust in that work to shine through when the time comes to race.”

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Jolyn Swimwear Fashion Photo Vault, February Lookbook

Models: Anna Santoro & Leane Darling. Location: Hawaii

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Mitch’s Monday Meet Review: Episode 1

Mitch Bowmile reviews the weekend’s swim meet competitions.

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TYR Signs Ashley Twichell American Pool and Open Water Swimmer

“It’s an honor to be representing the TYR brand alongside so many incredible athletes,” said Twichell. “I’m so excited to be a part of this family, and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store.”

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Blueseventy welcomes back Roque Santos

Blueseventy has reappointed Roque Santos to lead it’s performance swimwear division. The USA Olympian was at the helm when blueseventy revolutionized pool swimwear in 2008 and has returned to push forward the current and future swimwear range.

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Former Indiana Associate Head Coach Donny Brush to Join American College Connection

Rick Paine, American College Connection Director: “I am very happy to have Donny Brush join us at American College Connection. Donny replaces Jessica Berkowitz-Minier as Assistant Director of Swimming and joins our other Assistant Director, Paul Stearns.”

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