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Art of the Cap: Nathan Adrian x Gianmarco Magnani

Sprint star Nathan Adrian, who won gold in the 100m Freestyle in London, partnered with celebrated Peruvian illustrator Gianmarco Magnani to create a swim cap that pays tribute to his hard-working hometown of Bremerton, Washington, and its ship-building history.

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Real-time recaps: Day 2, 2013 Winter Junior Nationals

Kylie Stewart is the top seed in 3 of the 5 women’s individual events: the 400 IM, the 200 free and the 100 back.

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Jones reponds to “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star’s racist comment

Brandi Glanville, “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star, joked about African Americans not being able to swim. Cullen Jones, 4-time Olympic medalist, responded.

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Art of the Cap: Dana Vollmer x Jessica Hische

Four-time Olympic gold medalist Dana Vollmer teamed up with letterer and illustrator Jessica Hische to create her limited edition swim cap for Speedo USA.

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Below the surface – Photo Vault

We all know most of the action in swimming is underwater. As we close out 2013 we’ve tapped into the…

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Jolyn Swimwear Photo Vault: Fashion x Performance

Jolyn has carved itself a niche in the swimwear and apparel industry by combining the technical structure of performance gear with an aesthetic sensibility. An innovative hybrid, Jolyn’s excellence in both worlds has gained them access to the elite world of competitive water sports, as well as crowning the brand a fashion editorial darling.

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Art of the Cap: Cullen Jones x Jolby & Friends

Olympic gold medalist and swim safety advocate Cullen Jones teamed up with Jolby & Friends, a collaborative creative studio based in Portland, Oregon, to design a swim cap for those who “dare to be different.”

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Art of the Cap: Natalie Coughlin x Adhemas Batista

Natalie Coughlin, the most decorated U.S. female Olympian of all time, and Adhemas Batista, a Brazilian artist whose innovative illustrations and designs feature bold, beautiful colors, created a lyrical swim cap inspired by Natalie’s love of the ocean.

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Add Intensity to your Workout with Zoomers Gold

The Zoomers Gold are an absolute staple for any level of swimmer. They add intensity to any workout, making it an invaluable tool for training. The added resistance and weight of the short blade fin adds strength and muscular endurance to the critical leg drive of every stroke.

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Art of the Cap: Ryan Lochte x Dave Kinsey

Art of the Cap brings swimming and creativity together to create positive change in the world. Speedo USA paired five Olympic athletes with five inspiring artists to design limited-edition caps for five worthy causes.

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Wabash Swimmers Take Third at Calvin Invite

A tremendous three-day effort by the Wabash College swimming team provided a third-place finish for the Little Giants at the 2013 Calvin College Winter Invitational over the weekend.

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An Open Letter, An Open Life: Dick Shoulberg

Courtesy of Chuck Warner, author, coach, and former president of the American Swimming Coaches Association.

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Weekend Preview: Winter Nationals, Texas Invite and more

One storyline to watch: Nathan Adrian leads a loaded field in the sprint freestyles at U.S. Winter Nationals in Knoxville.

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7 Favorite Things for this Holiday Season From Dolfin

Season’s greetings from Dolfin! We have compiled a list of our Favorite Things for this Holiday season. Swimmers love to receive new swimming equipment, gear, and swimwear and what better way than to get the highest quality products at the most reasonable prices on the market.

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Strapless Paddles Safer & More Effective

Swimming with large, bulky paddles puts strain on the shoulder joint and can damage or wear down the swimmer over longer intervals of training. Overuse or any incorrect stroke mechanics over thousands of repetitions is a proven recipe for injury and loss of efficiency in training.

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