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Junior Nationals Finalist Ange Harris Commits to Arizona State (2021)

Junior Nationals finalist Ange Harris of Sound Beach, New York has verbally committed to join the Arizona State Sun Devils class of 2025.

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Norwegian Record-Holder Marte Lovberg Joins Incoming Arizona State Class

Lovberg, a freestyler with range and IM potential, has been part of two Norwegian national record-setting relays, one in LCM and one in SCM.

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Former Head Swimming Coach of Maine, Plymouth State Al Switzer Dies at 90

The long time head coach of UMaine and Plymouth State University died last month. He was 90. Switzer won several awards as both a swimming coach and diving coach.

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Backstroke Specialist Ben Eckerson Verbally Commits to Virginia Tech for 2021

Backstroke specialist Ben Eckerson has announced he will be joining the Virginia Tech Hokies as a member of the class of 2025.

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British Open Water Specialist Gordon Mason to Join ASU in Fall 2020

Last summer, Mason represented Team Great Britain at the 2019 World Championships in Gwangju, where he raced to a 42nd-place finish in the 5K contest.

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Coast Guard Academy Swimmer Owen Gibson Awarded Fulbright Scholarship

Gibson is at least the 3rd swimmer to have been honored as part of the Fulbright program so far in 2020.

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Texas Picks Up Verbal Commitment from 1:02/2:16 Breaststroker Channing Hanley

Summer Juniors qualifier Channing Hanley (2021) has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Texas women’s swimming and diving team.

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NCAA’s Division III Considering Its Own Name-Image-Likeness Rules

The goal is to have new NIL legislation adopted at the 2021 NCAA Convention and then implemented before the 2021-22 academic year.

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NCAA Allows D1 Schools to Reduce Scholarships; Alters Recruiting Rules

While the NCAA rejected Division I schools’ first request at a blanket waiver, they’ve approved 3 others this week to help programs deal with the…

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Univ. of Wisconsin Athletics Asks Top 25 Earners to Take Voluntary Pay Cuts

Between those voluntary pay cuts and work hour reductions of around 350 employees, the department hopes to save around $2.8 million. Head swim coach Yuri Suguiyama (above) was not among the top 25 in 2019.

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How Eddie Reese Became The Most Successful College Coach In Swimming

Reese has built an incredible legacy at the University of Texas, leading the men’s team to unparalleled excellence.

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NCAA Delays Rules Changes in 5 Sports, Including Swimming & Diving

The NCAA has opted to delay rules changes in some sports to mitigate the financial impact of the global coronavirus pandemic.

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Freestyle Specialist Anna Grinberg Commits to the University of the Pacific

The University of the Pacific will add Anna Grinberg to their roster beginning in the 2020-2021 season. Grinberg specializes in the freestyle events.

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College Coaches Share Recruiting Secrets

Is there a lane for every swimmer?

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Building A Better Meet Schedule

Is there a way to optimize the NCAA meet schedule so fewer swimmers are forced to swim doubles on a single day?

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