Articles by Torrey Hart

Koreas to Have Joint Opening Parade, Swim Team at Asian Para Games

North and South Korea are planning to compete as one nation in swimming and table tennis at the upcoming 2018…

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N. and S. Korea Agree to Joint Participation in Tokyo, Bid for 2032 Games

The nations’ leaders gave a joint statement Wednesday announcing the agreement.

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Charlie Butt, Former Bowdoin Coach of 4 Decades, Dies at 93

Former Bowdoin College men’s swim coach of 39 years Charlie Butt passed away at the age of 93 last Friday,…

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Swimming Australia Names Brendan Burkett Paralympic Head Coach

The 1996 Paralympic gold medalist will assume his new role October 1st.

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Air Force Academy Hires Outside Firm to Review Athletics Programs

After a number of hazing incidents have come to light in the past year, the US Air Force Academy is…

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HS Coach Fired After Posting Video of Swimmer Struggling with Weight Belt Training

Ronald Hehn is “seeking legal support” after he was fired over what the school is calling “‘inappropriate coaching practices.”

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: The Big Wedding

We’re back with swimming’s TopTenTweets!

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Two Air Force Senior Swimmers Facing Possible Court-Martial in Connection with 2017 Hazing Scandal

The swimmers could face up to five years in jail for their roles in orchestrating a September 2017 hazing ritual.

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Proposed Derry Township Rec Center Causing Dispute Over Tax Increases

A proposed taxpayer-funded rec center estimated to cost $32 million in Derry Township, Pennsylvania, is causing residents to second-guess local…

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British Team of 6 Completes 4-Way English Channel Swim

Each member of Big Rick’s swam an hour at a time.

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Phoenixville Schools Partner with Non-Profit to Build $25 Million Aquatic Center

The project, with Olympian Brendan Hansen on advisory board, is targetting July 1, 2023 to open.

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U.S. Para Swimming Names Paralympian Erin Popovich Associate Director

14-time gold medalist Erin Popovich will take over for Jamie Martin, who has been promoted to work for the larger U.S. Paralympic organization.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: Let’s Just Take a Moment

We’re back with swimming’s TopTenTweets!

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International Paralympic Committee Releases Annual Report for 2017

The IPC released an update on last year’s progress toward its overall stated goals.

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City of Evansville Approves New Aquatic Center with Pool Named for Lilly King

The new competition pool at the proposed Deaconess Aquatic Center will be named in honor of Lilly King.

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