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Masters Swimmer, Cal Swimming Super Fan Steven Czekala Will Make a Jeopardy Appearance

Masters swimmer Steven Czekala (right) and Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings (left) during the filming of an episode of the show on which both will appear on November 14.

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The Hungry Swimmer: Fall Butternut Squash Soup with Kale

This classic dish incorporates all of the cozy fall flavors to warm the soul and the body on a chilly day.

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A Brief History Of Swimming and the U.S. Presidency

To commemorate the upcoming Election Day in the United States, let’s take a look at the history of the U.S. presidency and swimming.

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Why Every Coach is a Marketer in Disguise: Harnessing Your Power!

As a coach, you’re already a professional marketer in your own right, using essential marketing skills to inspire and develop your athletes.

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Missy Franklin and Hayes Johnson Announce a 2nd Baby on the Way

Missy Franklin Johnson (blue), Hayes Johnson (green), and Sarah Caitlin Johnson (red) are about to become a family of four.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 66.5% Think Women’s 50 Fly WR Is Going Down…And It Almost Did Friday

Kate Douglass came just four one-hundredths shy of breaking the super-suited world record in the women’s 50 fly on Friday in Singapore.

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Q&A with SwimTrek: From Fun Challenge to Global Swim for Ocean Conservation – SwimTrek 60k

SwimSwam spoke with SwimTrek, the leaders in swim adventure holidays, as they get ready to launch their 5th annual virtual SwimTrek 60k Swim.

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The Hungry Swimmer: Baked Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce

There’s nothing quite like a comforting bowl of spaghetti after a long swim, especially as the weather gets colder.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 34.8% Think Yamato Okadome Will Be Top Male International Freshman

Okadome, a Japanese breaststroker at Cal who turned heads when he dropped a 1:52.85 200 breaststroke during the Bears dual with UC San Diego two weeks ago.

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SwimTrek 60k Virtual Swim: From Fun Challenge to Global Swim for Ocean Conservation

SwimTrek is excited to announce the launch of its 5th annual SwimTrek 60k Swim, a unique global swimming event that runs throughout November.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 43.9% Most Excited To See Marchand Compete At SC Worlds

We got a glimpse of what Marchand can do on the first night of racing at the World Cup in Shanghai, and there promises to be more to come at SC Worlds.

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The Magic Of The Water: A Celebration Of Swimmers

For some swimmers in the water something extraordinary happens. It’s more than just technique or talent it’s magic. A moment when the water embraces them

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SwimSwam Pulse: 47.3% Indifferent To Lack of Parity In NCAA Swimming

Gretchen Walsh has led the Virginia women to an unparalleled level of dominance in recent seasons. Does that make the sport less exciting?

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The Hungry Swimmer: Sweet Potato Snack

This sweet potato snack is the perfect pre-practice meal—light, nutritious, and satisfying!

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A Case For Butterfrog

Butterfrog, the original form of butterfly that was swam throughout much of the 1930s and 1940s, deserves to have a comeback.

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