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Drew Kibler Tries Texas Distance Lane, Starts Month-Long Taper Now (Video)

A big swim came in the men’s 100 free, where Drew Kibler (49.45) won the race just ahead of Texas teammate Daniel Krueger (49.63).

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Swimmer Lara Hooiveld Tabbed for Michigan Athletics’ 2019 Hall of Honor Class

Michigan Athletics announced its seven-member 2019 Hall of Honor class, including Australian Olympic swimmer and two-time NCAA champ Lara Hooiveld.

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Distance Swimmer Madison Gupton Commits to North Florida For 2019

Gupton will arrive in Jacksonville in the fall of 2019.

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After In-Season 1:57 2Back, Casas Expecting “Big Things” at Nationals (Video)

Casas blew past his old personal best of 1:58.65, clocking a 1:57.34, going out in a speedy 26.91, then very consistent splits of 30.21, 30.02, and 30.20

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Rice Adds Brandt, Lettenberger to 2019-20 Roster

Two standout student-athletes, Rebecca Brandt and Ahalya Lettenberger, have been added to the Rice swim team’s 2019-2020 roster.

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Distance swimmer Alexa Connors makes verbal commitment to Richmond for 2020

Alexa Connors, a USA Swimming Scholastic All American from Massachusetts announces her verbal commitment to swim at the University of Richmond.

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Mesa Aquatics’ Patrick Waggoner Commits To Biola University For 2019

Waggoner will arrive in La Mirada in the fall of 2019 with a career-best time in the 200-yard butterfly that is already faster than the Biola school record.

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Gabrielle Brust Commits to Stay In State, Swim for Ohio

Granville, Ohio, native Gabrielle Brust will keep her talents inside the Buckeye state after committing to swim for Ohio University.

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2019 Los Angeles Invite Day 1: Imbus Gets OT Cut in 1500, Leads By 10 Seconds

University of Arizona’s Christian Imbus dropped nearly 21 seconds in the 1500 to qualify for the 2020 US Olympic Trials in the event.

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Iowa High School State Champion Cameron Linder Verbally Commits to Minnesota

2019 IHSAA 200 IM state champion Cameron Linder has made a verbal commitment to the University of Minnesota for 2020-21.

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Miriam Wagner Steps Down as Head Coach at Valparaiso

Valparaiso’s head coach vacancy is the 27th to occur in Division I this offseason alone, and third we’ve reported in the last week.

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Cal Men Spring Swim and Weights Practice: Photo Vault

SwimSwam’s Jack Spitser took a trip up to Berkeley, CA back in the spring to capture images of both a swim and weights workout of the Cal Bear Men

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NCAA Division III Runner-Up Meg Peel Transfers to Alabama

Meg Peel was the 2019 NCAA Division III runner-up in the 200 yard backstroker as a sophomore; this fall, she will transfer to Alabama.

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Kentucky Names James Washbish as Volunteer Assistant Coach

The University of Kentucky swimming and diving program has hired James Washbish as volunteer assistant coach for the 2019-20 season.

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Briana Vegas Tabbed as Assistant Coach, Recruiting Coordinator at Wagner

Wagner College has announced the hiring of former LIU standout Briana Vega as the Seahawks’ new assistant swimming coach and recruiting coordinator.

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