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Former D1 Swimming Commit Gavin Mayo Indicted in Massive NFT Fraud Scheme

Mayo, 23, was briefly listed on the roster at one NCAA Power 5 program before dropping out of school. He has now been accused with conning investors out of more than $22 million.

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Cold Water Swimming: Benefits and Tips for Beginners

Whether you’re taking a dip in a cold lake or braving the winter sea, cold water swimming can be an invigorating and rewarding exercise.

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SwimSwam Pulse: Crooks’ 50 Free, Walsh’s 100 Fly Voted Top Swims of SC Worlds

Jordan Crooks’ stunning 19.90 performance in the men’s 50 free was voted the best male swim of SC Worlds, topping Luke Hobson’s 200 free.

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Texas AD Chris Del Conte Points to Bob Bowman as Evidence of Longhorn Brand’s Strength

Texas athletics director Chris Del Conte recently spoke about Bob Bowman in an interview as an example of how to ‘harness Texas’.

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Comparing The Fastest Times Ever In Yards With LCM & SCM World Records

Gretchen Walsh is one of the few swimmers to hold U.S. Open Records in yards and world records in both long course and short course meters.

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Jimmy Carter’s Complicated Legacy With the Olympic Movement

Jimmy Carter had a complicated relationship with the U.S. Olympic movement, signing into law the Ted Stevens Amateur Sports Act and enacting the 1980 Olympic boycott.

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How To Get The 2024 Olympic Year In Review Magazine With The Katie Ledecky Cover

The Olympic Year in Review is close to selling out. Buy it now and get SwimSwam Magazine for your swimming fan to enjoy through 2025.

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Top Olympic Rivalries: Part IV

Rebecca Soni’s rivalry with Leisel Jones was among the most memorable in recent history at the Olympic Games.

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Taking Five With Dr. Mary Neal

25 years after surviving drowning after a kayaking accident, Dr. Mary Neal talked to Eney Jones about her experience and why she recently tried open water.

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The Secret Sauce of ‘Visiting Swimmers’ During the Holiday Season

In which I argue that year-round swimmers taking holiday vacations, and the clubs they visit, face an opportunity, not a setback.

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Can Swimming Become a Truly Professional Sport?

Can swimming be a truly professional sport with the way things currently stand? The sport might need some changes in order to become one.

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SwimSwam Pulse: American Sweeps In 200 IM, 100 Free Were Most Unexpected In Budapest

Shaine Casas and Kate Douglass made it a gold medal sweep for the U.S. in the 200 IM at SC Worlds, one of six events where a nation won both golds in a race.

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Back Like I Never Left: No Matter How Long It’s Been, Returning To The Pool Just Feels Right

Former collegiate swimmer Bryana Cielo recounts returning to the pool and how it felt like “home” despite having been out of the water for years.

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The Hungry Swimmer: PB&J Oatmeal

This powerhouse breakfast choice has complex carbs to ensure energy is replenished post swim and fiber to aid in muscle function and digestion.

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Shouts From The Stands: Keeping the Momentum–Benefits of College Club Swimming Over Division 1

College club swimming provides an excellent opportunity for swimmers who miss the D1 cut to keep building on the momentum they’ve already achieved.

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