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Longhorns Test Meters Times 3 Days After NCAA Champsionship in Low-Key Speed Practice

SwimSwam was a fly-on-the-wall for a University of Texas Longhorns “meters test practice” Wednesday, April 1st.

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The Race Club Launches Triathlon Swim Camps

The Race Club is proud to announce our first triathlon swim camp specifically for Triathletes and open water swimmers.

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5 things backstrokers must do

World Championships siliver medalist David Plummer offers his advice to backstrokers. How many of you actually do “point five” on a regular basis?

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10 Signs You are a Masters Swimmer

Masters swimming is a little different from age group swimming. Here are 10 signs you are a masters swimmer.

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First Impressions in College Recruiting

Contributor, Rick Paine, is an expert on college swimming and the college recruiting process. He is also the Director of…

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For Swimmers This Could Be Your Dream Business

Are you a swim fan? Are you an entrepreneur? Well now you can be both. Welcome to SwimLabs, the revolutionary way to blend lessons, aquatic training, and exercise, plus the sale of swim merchandise, all in a easy to maintain, state of the art location.

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USA National Team Alumni Social at 2015 Men’s NCAA Championships, Saturday, March 28, 4-6pm – Special Guest Nathan Adrian

If you have ever represented the USA National Team at the international level, you are invited to the USA National Team Alumni Social, Saturday, March 28th, 4-6pm at the 2015 Men’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships.

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USA National Team Alumni Social at 2015 Men’s NCAA Championships – Don’t Miss It

If you have ever represented the USA National Team at the international level, you are invited to the USA National Team Alumni Social, Saturday, March 28th, 4-6pm at the 2015 Men’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships.

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A Swimming Fan’s Dream Business

Are you a swim fan? Are you an entrepreneur? Well now you can be both. Welcome to SwimLabs, the revolutionary way to blend lessons, aquatic training, and exercise, plus the sale of swim merchandise, all in a easy to maintain, state of the art location.

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Washington & Jefferson College Swimming Coach Mike Orstein Lives The Dream

Mike Orstein is no stranger to the world of aquatics, a sport that he has been a part of his entire life. His 447-187-2 record at W&J makes him the most successful swimming and diving coach in the college’s history.

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1st African American woman to win an Olympic medal relects on the historic 1-2-3 Minority Finish at Women’s NCAAs

Maritza McClendon: “A tear instantly came to my eyes, I couldn’t believe it… This is a true moment in history for minorities. I still can’t believe we had three women of color take 1,2, 3 in the 100 free at Division 1 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships.”

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2015 Men’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Championship Competition Pool Breakdown

University of Iowa Head Coach Marc Long: “The pool is built for speed and elite performances and we’re looking forward to a fast and exciting competition.”

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IKKOS Personal Trainer Customizes Your Success

Video courtesy of IKKOS. The name sounds odd, but it has historic roots. IKKOS of Tarentum was the first recorded Olympic coach in ancient Greece, and he was known as “the trainer of champions.”

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Day 2 Photo Vault – 2015 Women’s NCAA DI Swimming and Diving Championships

Many thanks to Tim Binning — theswimpictures.com — for these great swimming photos.

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5 Ways Swimming Competitively Helped Me as an Entrepreneur and CEO

Courtesy of Lisa Falzone, a former varsity swimmer and graduate of Stanford University, who is the co-founder and CEO of iPad point of sale platform Revel Systems.

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