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Keeping up with the Code: A quick look at some recent rule changes

Keeping up with the ever-evolving swimming rulebook can be hard. Check out this guide for a brief review of some of the rule changes you might not be aware of.

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2014 CCCAA Swim and Dive State Champs Day 2: And the Assault on the Record Book Begins

It was a night for the record books at East Los Angeles College, as California’s junior colleges competed in their CCCAA state meet. Diablo Valley’s Alexa Tchekmarev, Allison Gargalikis, Kelsey Leonard, and Laura Woods broke their second meet record, this time the 200 medley relay.

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2014 M. NCAA Championships 5 Big Things #5: How much do “returning points” really tell us?

Based on numbers compiled from the 2013 and 2014 NCAA Championships, only about 2/3rds of “returning point scorers” will actually return to put up points the following season, and almost half the total points in the NCAA will come from new point scorers.

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Cleveland State Hires Paul Graham from Ashland to Replace 39-Year Vet Wally Morton

The NCAA Division I Cleveland State Vikings have hired Paul Graham as the new head coach of their men’s and women’s swimming…

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Voting open for 2014 College Swimming Awards

The 2013-2014 College Swimming Honors nominees have been announced, and now its up to fans to vote for their selections.

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2014 CCCAA Swim and Dive State Champs Day 1: Golden West Men Out Front; Women’s Race Going to Be a Nailbiter

2014 CCCAA State Swimming and Diving Championships Dates: Thursday, May 1 – Friday, May 2, 2014 prelims 9:30am, finals 5:00…

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Duquesne Swimming Announces Six Newcomers for 2014-15

Duquesne University swimming coach David Sheets recently announced the addition of six new swimmers for the 2014-15 season.

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Northern Arizona breaks ground on new swimming facility, artist’s renditions here

Northern Arizona University broke ground on what will be the new home of its swimming and diving program today.

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Alabama to create new swimming scholarship in John Servati’s name

The University of Alabama will create a scholarship in John Servati’s name. If you are interested in donating to the fund, you can find links and addresses here.

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Stanford Swimming alum Lisa Falzone hits #2 on Paste’s Most Powerful Women in Technology list

Lisa Falzone continues to gain esteem in the business world. The former Stanford Cardinal was ranked #2 on Paste Magazine’s list of powerful women in technology today.

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2014 California Community College Swim and Dive State Championships: Fan Guide

John Bing of Santa Rosa College will be one of the competitors at the California Community College Athletic Association State Championship in Los Angeles from May 1-3.

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Bryant Swimming and Diving Banquet 2014 Trailer

Swimming video is courtesy of producer / filmmaker Kevin M. Hong & Hongkster Productions.

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John Servati: Memoir of a True Southern Gentleman

Upon hearing of the tragic news of the passing of his once-teammate John Servati, former Alabama Crimson Tide men’s swimming and diving captain Jake Reynolds took the opportunity to share some thoughts on his fallen friend.

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Pool Indoor Air Quality: Why It Matters To Your Health And Performance (Part 3)

Peeing in the pool creates a nerve toxin cyanogen chloride, which reacts slowly with water vapor to form toxic hydrogen cyanide poison. This issue is quite serious. Serious enough that the Federal Government has been taking steps to address the issue of indoor pool air quality.

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Iowa Names Dustin Rhoads, Olivia Kabacinski MVP’s at Annual Award Winners at Banquet

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa swimming and diving team handed out its annual team awards April 27 inside…

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