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Barbie Collection Honors Federica Pellegrini, Other Woman Athletes

Barbie has released 9 new dolls made in the likeness of famous female athletes, including Italian swimmer Federica Pellegrini.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 52.6% Think Canadian Women Have Best Medal Hopes In Medley Relay

The Canadian women have won a medal in the medley relay at four consecutive World Championships to go along with the Tokyo Olympics.

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The Most Annoying Things To Deal With In Swim Practice

Some of those things that we try to avoid, and yet are often unavoidable, over the course of a single practice in the pool.

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Swimmer Jargon: Our Mysterious Language

Every sport probably has its own “vernacular” or “special language,” but swimmer jargon is truly special.

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The 2024 Olympic Preview Magazine With The Walsh Sisters Cover Is Ready To Ship

At 196 pages SwimSwam’s Olympic Preview magazine is big and heavy, the biggest magazine in the world covering competitive swimming.

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Michael Phelps on the Potential of an Olympic Comeback: “It would take five years”

On Sunday, May 19, Michael Phelps sat down with Kristen Welker for a “Meet the Moment” interview on NBC’s Meet the Press and discussed a myriad of topics

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SwimSwam Pulse: How Many American Records Will Fall At The U.S. Olympic Trials?

Regan Smith is among the swimmers capable of taking down an American Record or two at the U.S. Olympic Trials next month.

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How To Get The 2024 Olympic Preview Magazine With The Walsh Sisters Cover

At 196 pages SwimSwam’s Olympic Preview magazine is big, the biggest magazine in the world covering competitive swimming.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Brisbane 2032 Updates & Russian Neutral Paralympic Uniforms

Catch up on aquatic news from around the web, including updates on the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane and Russian neutral uniforms for Paris 2024.

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What Made Jon Urbanchek the Dean of the College of Coaches?

There are a lot of great coaches in American swimming, but a unique combination of connection and innovation put Jon Urbanchek at the center of it all.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 71.5% of Swimmers Would Commit To One School For Guaranteed Scholarship

Given that they’re hard to come by, it’s no surprise to see the majority opt for the guaranteed scholarship over the ability to transfer in our latest poll.

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The Pulse: NCAA Championship Reform Is the Hottest Topic at this Week’s CSCAA Convention

Could a shift in timing of the NCAA Championships improve swimming & diving’s visibility? Many college coaches think so.

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The Hungry Swimmer: Frozen PB Banana Bark

Frozen peanut butter banana bark can be your go-to nutritious dessert for when you’re really craving ice cream, but want to make a healthier choice.

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Champion Race Horse Named After a Swimmer Wins Big in Kentucky

In a wet day at Churchill Downs on Friday, a horse appropriately named after a swimmer came away with the $1.5 million grand prize.

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