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Dolfin Signs World Champion Michael Klueh

Jim Korth, President of Dolfin (Jade Swimwear, LP) and Mark Schubert, Director of Technical Development, recently announced the signing of Michael Klueh as a member of its Athlete’s Advisory Board.

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Bama Swimming visits the NCAA – Feature Video

Swimming video, a look back at 2014 NCAAs, is courtesy of the University of Alabama and sophomore Brett Walsh. (Featured Image: Coach Dennis Pursley)

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Collegiate Club Swimmers & Divers Return to Georgia Tech for National Championship Meet

Thanks to Kevin Gell and Patrick Chai for sharing this preview of the Eastern Collegiate Club Championships. Live meet results…

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Dolfin Releases 4 New Uglies Prints for Summer 2014

Dolfin has introduced 4 new Uglies prints for summer 2014! All prints are available now…check with your local dealer for more details.

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2014 Women’s NCAA Championships Day 3 Finals: Real-Time Recaps

Cammile Adams (right) and Maya DiRado (left) will battle it out in the meet’s final individual event – the 200 fly. They both represented the U.S. in that event at the 2013 World Championships.

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2014 Men’s NCAA’s Swimming Championships Pick ‘Em Contest

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Slow Off The Blocks? It Isn’t Your “Reaction”

“Reaction Time” isn’t really what those pads on top of blocks are measuring. Understanding what reaction time really is can help improve your start.

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Fitter and Faster Swim Tip: How To Be A Good Teammate

This Swimming Tip video is courtesy of the Fitter and Faster Swim Tour presented by SwimOutlet.com, a SwimSwam partner. Olympians…

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Mercersburg Swim Camps: Learn Innovative Techniques and Have Fun

Mercersburg Swim Clinics provide an experience that teaches swimmers the most innovative techniques available, while having fun. The philosophy is simple. Swimmers do not just compile distance, but rather work on improvements in starting, turning, and stroke techniques.

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How The Hydrostatic Pressure of Water Can Help Autistic Children

Courtesy of Cindy Freedman and Ailene Tisser of Angelfish Therapy: Jump into your suit, grab your coffee and leave for work! This…

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Soro To Goalkeep for Brazil: A New Wave in Water Polo (Milorad Cavic Editorial)

This post was written by Olympic medalist Milorad Cavic, who represented his native Serbia when he challenged Michael Phelps in that .01 second 100 butterfly race in the 2008 Olympic Games.

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Pool Indoor Air Quality: Why It Matters to Your Health and Performance (PART 2)

Mixing air causes corrosion in higher parts of the building, including the roof. This is usually the cause of a breeze or draft on a pool deck. This effect spreads bad air all over the place, and is intensified by the use of large fans. Look for rust around your pool. If you see any on metal components in your roof, chances are, there is mixing going on.

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Illinois Boys’ High School State Championship Meet: Event-By-Event Preview

The Pool at Evanston Township High School will be packed this weekend, and Karl Ortegon is here to tell you what to look for in each race.

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Eagles and Cougars Storm Pool for Victories at 2014 New Mexico State Championships

The boys of Cibola High School peeled away the competition for their first state title on Saturday in Albuquerque.

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