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Miami University Swimming and Diving rolls over Buffalo

Miami University’s women’s swimming and diving team is now 4-2 in dual meets on the year after beating Buffalo, 182.5-117.5,…

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10 Tips on Coaching 10 and Under Swim Practices

10 ideas and tips on 10 and under swim practices…the SwimMAC way.

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SwimRun in Sweden: Swim in Icy 4 Degree Water, Run in Minus 6 Degree Air

Swimming Video is courtesy of Nils Zätterström. From Nils: Swimrun is a growing sport in Sweden. You combine swimming and running and…

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Doc Counsilman: As I Knew Him

Courtesy of Joe Hunsaker (Co-founder, Counsilman/Hunsaker & Associates) This is a special time of the year in swimming history. James…

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How to Feed An American Swimmer in Paris

“By the time we boarded the plane for France, we were feeling pretty confident that all details had been handled. But we were wrong. We had overlooked an essential aspect of traveling with SwimBoy. Caloric intake.”

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MEET NOTES: West Virginia Travels to Face Pitt on Saturday

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (January 9, 2015) – The West Virginia University men’s and women’s swimming & diving teams travel to face…

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Cancer Survivor Katie Kennell-Langan Needs A Strong Heart

“She’d beaten cancer, but how the chemo weakened her immune system and a virus had settled in her heart…”

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3 Steps to Building Your Own Swimming Business

Do you love coaching? Do you wish you could use your expertise to make a substantial living? Are you ready to take the next step for your professional career?

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Olympian Josh Davis Tests USRPT, Swims Fastest Times in Ten Years (Feature Video)

5-time Olympic medalist, Josh Davis, has been training USRPT since last year. After hearing so much debate about this training method, he decided to try it himself. Listen to his results…

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Shouts From the Stands: Reviewing Dr. Sam Freas’ Book “Sprinting II: It Takes Guts”

“One of the best!” That’s quite a statement, but that’s exactly right. Dr. Sam Freas, currently head swimming coach at…

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JCC Waves Distance Day – Video Feature

The meet was held at the Mission Viejo Aquatics Swim Complex. This year the 11 & up swimmers swam the mile, while the 10 & unders swam the 500.

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What Year Would You Hold The American Record In The 50 or 100 Freestyle?

Olympic Champion Nathan Adrian holds the American Record in the 100 yard free, 41.08.

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