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SwimSwam Pulse: Liendo’s 42.12 Fly Split Edges Smith’s 100 Breast Record For Top SEC Swim

Liendo produced a stunning 42.12 fly leg on Florida’s 400 medley relay at SECs, the fastest relay split in history by 65 one-hundredths of a second.

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Fishers Head Coach Joe Keller Diagnosed With Brain Tumor

Joe Keller, the head coach of the Fishers Area Swimming Tigers and the Fishers High School, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in January.

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Olympian Cody Miller Among Competitors In Successful Inaugural 2025 Minnesota Ice Swim

Olympian Cody Miller poses for a photo during the first annual Minnesota Ice Swim, which had roughly 200 participants last month.

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A Radical Proposal for How to Improve NCAA Swimming Last Chance Meets

Sansone is one of a few guys who went 41.9 at a Last Chance meet. What if they all got to line up head-to-head to race for their spot at nationals?

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Shouts From The Stands: A Diver’s Perspective on Virginia Cutting the Sport

Stanford diver Hunter Hollenbeck shares his thoughts on the University of Virginia cutting its diving program beginning next season.

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From Stroke Survivor To World Record Swimmer: My 106km Open Water Challenge

This “Shouts from the Stands” submission comes from Robyn Coleman, a stroke survivor who is training to swim across Lake Okanagan in June.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 50.1% Think Sprint Free Has Seen Greatest Evolution In Past Decade In SCY

Gretchen Walsh owns four of the six U.S. Open Records that have improved the most over the past 10 years.

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SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2025: Men’s #10-1

Leon Marchand was the clear-cut #1 male swimmer in the world last year after winning four individual Olympic gold medals in Paris, all in record fashion.

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The Art of Coaching vs The Science of Coaching

Although both facets are essential to effective coaching, the art of coaching plays a more pivotal role in truly transforming individuals.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 46% Think Sub-1:30 200 Free Will Be Broken More Than Other Barriers

Eight years after Townley Haas became the first swimmer sub-1:31 in the 200 free, Luke Hobson set the all-time record of 1:28.81 at the 2024 NCAAs.

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Lindsey Horejsi Kozelsky: I Wished There Was A 500 Breaststroke Event, I Loved It So Much

Former Minnesota Golden Gopher Lindsey Horejsi Kozelsky reflects on her upbringing, swimming career and getting married midway through college.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Cam McEvoy Elopes with Partner Madeline Bone

Cam McEvoy and his longtime girlfriend Madeline announced on Instagram that they got married. The couple got engaged at the end of 2024.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 46.7% Pick Cal Men As Most Likely Favorite To Be Upset At Conference Champs

On paper, the Cal men are big favorites heading into their ACC Championship debut, but NC State won’t let their title be taken quietly.

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The Hungry Swimmer: Chia Seed Pudding

Whether you’re rushing out the door in the morning or craving a wholesome dessert, this make-ahead miracle will become your new favorite.

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Shrinking the Pool: How Roster Caps Threaten Young Athletes’ Dreams

“Why does my favorite school have to cut swimmers and divers just to meet a number?”

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