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23 World Class Swimming Stats You Need To Know

#10 – “43” – the number of meters Phelps was underwater streamline kicking in his World Record 200 IM.

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CopyMe: More of YOUR swimming content just added

Since CopyMe debuted last week, users started creating their own content using this feature in the app. Just yesterday, we reloaded the library with this content for you to browse and try. Now, take your turn to “drop off your moves” at the CopyMe library.

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One Tip for Swim Parents – Enjoy the Process

Being a swim parent has its highs and lows. Here’s some advice on balancing out the experience and learning to love the process.

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British World Juniors Open Water Qualifier Archie Mitchell Commits to Cal Poly

City of Sheffield distance swimmer Archie Mitchell has verbally committed to Cal Poly. Archie represented Great Britain at both the…

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Speedo’s Nemesis Fin Wins Men’s Journal 2014 Gear Of The Year Award

This is the latest accolade for the cutting-edge new fitness and swim training fin inspired by the pectoral fin of the Humpback Whale.

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6 categories of character traits help you define your Mission Statement

According to Steven Covey, developing a Personal Mission Statement is an excellent way to define your values, and your philosophy for living.

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Olympic Swimmers to Surprise 100 Kids at REDACTED Sunday

Tom Luchsinger is one of five arena athletes who will make a visit to a swim club in New York this Sunday

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College Recruiting, It’s a Business

Like it or not, college recruiting is a business. One of the primary jobs of a college coach is to sign the best swimmers for the least amount of money. Yes they are looking for strong students and good people, but they also need to put together the fastest team within their scholarship limitations.

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The 4 Best Swim Fads that Left Too Soon – #TBT

There have always been new fads that seemed like they’d be the next big thing in the sport of swimming only to be forgotten as quickly as they appeared. These are ideas and products that swam their way into our hearts one season, only to fade away into obscurity in the next.

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Shout From The Stands: Why We Should Eliminate Morning Practice During School

Early morning practice Sessions During School Year Compromise Student Health and Performance!

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Big Ten Women Sign 6 to Letters of Intent in Early Period

Northwestern Wildcats sign 6 women from familiar territory

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The Best Kept Secret in Swimming is Finally Out!

IKKOS introduces a new feature of their learning method: CopyMe by IKKOS!

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Wilton Y Wahoos complete 2 breast cancer awareness meets

This was the first time the Wahoos have held a fundraising meet of this kind and plan on organizing future breast cancer awareness events.

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NLI Signing Photos: Georgetown Prep, Scottsdale Aquatic Club and more

NLI Signing Photos: Georgetown Prep, Scottsdale Aquatic Club, Regis Jesuit, Sierra Marlins and Columbus North.

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