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New Zealand Releases 2015 World University Games Roster

The 2015 World University Games are set to take place in Gwangju, South Korea on July 3-14th, and we now…

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Miami men add fifth signee for class of 2019

Miami University men’s swimming and diving adds another member to the team after incoming freshman Robert Newman officially committed to swim for the RedHawks, head coach Peter Lindsay announced Thursday afternoon.

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Virginia Tech diving alum earns spot on Pan Ams team

Ryan Hawkins, who finished his eligibility last year as one of the most decorated student-athletes in Virginia Tech history, has qualified for the Pan American Games in both the individual and synchronized 10-meter platform event. The Pan Am Games will be held July 10-14 in Toronto, Canada.

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5 Tips for a Better Breaststroke with Emily McClellan

Training out in Southern California with Trojan Swim Club, McClellan shares some breaststroke tips that have excelled her to the level she enjoys today.

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Let’s Not Wait Until Someone Dies

Dr. Keith Bell and Bridger Bell: “Swimming at Western Kentucky University died this week. The cause of death was hazing…”

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DII College Recruiting Rules in Plain English

Nearly every school in the country has a compliance department to help coaches stay compliant with NCAA rules. The NCAA rule book is inches thick and seems to be written by attorneys. Here are the DII Recruiting Rules in plain English.

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Brown University Men’s Swimming and Diving Sign 8 to 2015-16 Season

The Brown University Men’s Swimming and Diving program will welcome eight swimmers to the team this coming fall, as Head Coach Chris Ip begins his second season at the helm.

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Duke University adds Lindsey Trematerra to class of 2019

Duke University swimming and diving head coach Dan Colella and the coaching staff have announced the addition of Lindsey Trematerra to the Blue Devils’ class of 2019.

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Shouts From The Stands: Why The NCAA Shouldn’t Pay Athletes

SwimSwam welcomes reader submissions about all topics aquatic, and if it’s well-written and well-thought, we might just post it under…

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George Washington University Names James Winchester New Head Coach

Former Utah Utes coach James Winchester has been named the head coach of the swimming and diving program at George…

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Canyons Aquatic Club’s Gunnar Van Gent Commits to UConn

Canyons’ Gunnar Van Gent has committed to swim for University of Connecticut in the fall.

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NSIC adds women’s swimming as three new college programs emerge

Huge news out of the midwest: three colleges are adding women’s swimming & diving teams, prompting the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference to add the sport to its ranks.

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A Letter From Western Kentucky Head Coach Bruce Marchionda

Earlier this month, Western Kentucky University announced that it was suspending its men’s and women’s swimming & diving programs for…

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Tar Heel Swimming Programs Adds Six To Class of 2019

The University of North Carolina swimming and diving program has added one woman and five men to its recruiting class for the 2014-15 school year.

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Cover Letter for a Swimmer

Do you struggle to describe the qualifications that make you the most appealing candidate for a job? How do the job applications of swimmers stack up against those who have spent their summers donning Kenneth Cole suits rather than Speedo suits?

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