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Meet Notes: Winners and Highlights From Saturday at PNS Championships

Individual Events Day 3 of the 2014 PNS Swimming Championships are in the books, and unlike the first two nights…

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Olympian Elizabeth Beisel Graduates from the University of Florida Today

Brad deBorde, Sebastien Rousseau, Connor Signorin and Elizabeth Beisel will participate in this tomorrow’s commencement, as they finished their eligibility last spring.

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Swim Coach Confidential: Oberlin College Coach Andrew Brabson

In only his second year as head coach, Coach Brabson has guided the Yeo swimmers to a wealth of success both in the pool and academically.

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10 Ways You Know You’re a Swim Mom

#4 – You save “vacation days” at work to use for travel to out-of-town meets.

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Swim Coach Confidential – Ed Brennan of the University of Tampa

Ed Brennan’s career has been highlighted by conference championships, numerous NCAA top-10 finishes, and NCAA Coach of the Year honors.

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Facing Reality – Why It Shouldn’t Lessen Our Goals

SHOUT FROM THE STANDS: “Here’s the truth everyone. Not all of us are going to grow up to swim in the Olympics.”

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International Swimming Hall of Fame Announces The Class Of 2015

Camillo Cametti, of Verona, Italy, Chairman of ISHOF’s International Selection Committee: “This year’s class of 13 athletes, coaches and contributors represents four aquatic disciplines (swimming, diving, swimming and water polo) from ten different nations.”

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Swim Coach Confidential: Emory University Coach Jon Howell

Throughout Coach Howell’s 16-year tenure, the Eagles have had 31 top-10 finishes at Division III NCAA’s and won 32 conference titles. He is also a four-time UAA Coach of the Year.

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Italy lead after round 2 – FINA Water Polo World League

Greece, Italy, the Netherlands and Russia registered clean wins in the second round of games of the FINA Women’s Water Polo World League 2015 Europe preliminaries taking place on Tuesday December 16, 2014.

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Deandre Small Puts Big Item On Swimming Resume

Small qualified for and competed in the 2014 FINA Short-Course World Championships in Doha, Qatar.

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What a Difference a Decade Makes: Overcoming the Cultural Challenges for Women’s Swimming in Brazil

Etienne Medeiros’ World Championship and World Record in Doha has been a decade in the making.

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Tulane Swimming and Diving Sign 6 to 2015-16 Roster, including Lilly Morgan

Morgan becomes the sixth incoming freshman to sign with Tulane as Natalie Clausen, Nina Gonzalez, Emily Ramier, Shelly Zelnick and Caroline McCleary inked NLIs earlier in the week.

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Swim Coach Confidential: Chapman University’s Dennis Ploessel

Ploessel’s favorite quote: “Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.”

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7 Decades of Dolfin Swimwear – Photo Vault History

In celebration of Dolfin’s 75th anniversary the industry-leading brand launches a new logo and tagline. See Dolfin’s start in the 1940s, and how they have succeeded over the last seven decades.

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