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Hardcore Swim Selling Suits to Benefit Swim for MS, Team NEGU

Swim for MS is an organization that uses swimming as a vehicle to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis, a horrendous…

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Going Retro: 2009 USA World Championship Trials Record Breakers Photo Vault

“Cullen Jones and Garrett Weber-Gale tied for second going 21.55. Two days later, the pair would race to determine the final US World Championships team spot in the event. Jones won the swim-off in an American record 21.41 to Weber-Gale’s 21.70.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictues)

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2013 World Championships: We’re from Planet Water

The organizing committee for the 2013 FINA World Aquatics Championships in Barcelona, Spain, has launched dual campaigns with several artfully-done posters to…

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Jaeger Wins 800 in Lifetime Best on Night 1 at Santa Clara Grand Prix

Connor Jaeger continues to improve as he gains more experience in the distance events, as evidenced by his night one win at the Santa Clara Grand Prix. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Mike Thompson Hired as New Sprint Coach at Oakville Aquatic Club

The Oakville Aquatic Club, one of the best age group programs in Canada, has hired a new sprint coach.

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Engine Swim Video: New Swimwear Catwalk Launch

ABOUT ENGINE  ‘It’s Time’ From our humble beginnings earlier this century, ENGINE was created to become a name synonymous with…

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Open Letter From Chuck Wielgus On Rick Curl Sentencing

“Dear USA Swimming families and members, In light of recent events, I want to take the time to address a very important topic – the safety and well-being of USA Swimming athlete members.”

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USMS Swimming Saves Lives Foundation Awards Grants

USMS ANNOUNCEMENT The USMS Swimming Saves Lives Foundation awards grants to programs that can demonstrate more adults will be provided the opportunity…

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6 NCS Records Broken in Prelims; Stumph Ties National Mark

Stephen Stumph tied one National Record and broke one NCS Record in prelims of the North Coast Sectionals.

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Lessons From Legends: Shirley Babashoff, Is your best good enough?

Chuck Warner talks about Shirley Babashoff and the East German women of the 1970’s.

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2013 North Coast Section Swimming Championships Preview

Stephen Stumph is part of what Dean Ottati believes is one of the best senior classes in North Coast Section history. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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JSerra Girls Win Division 1 Title on Back of Record; Duke-Bound Breaststrokers Star in CIFSS

The boys from Capistrano Valley celebrate their boys’ Division 1 California Southern Section Championship. (Photo: Victoria Lepesant)

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Curtis Ogren Breaks National Independent HS Record in 200 IM at Cali Central Coast Finals

St. Francis High School junior Curtis Ogren broke Matt Thompson’s National Independent High School Record in the 200 IM at the CIF Central Coast Section Championships on Saturday. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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CIF Central Coast Section Prelims Recap

Ally Howe leads the field into the final of the 200 IM by over 2 seconds. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Arena Responds to POWERSKIN Carbon-Pro Replacement Requests

“The company has expressed profound apologies to all consumers for the inconvenience caused by arena’s decision to waive approval codes on the old model Carbon-Pro. It added further that it is doing everything in its power to rectify the situation as quickly as possible, and to minimize the impact of the switchover.”

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