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NCAA Champion Turned Comedian Laura Sogar talks Swimming and Stand Up

After retiring from swimming in 2016, NCAA champion Sogar pursued improv, which ultimately turned into a career in stand-up comedy

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“I’m Excited About Improving”: Ryan Murphy Gives Us a Glimpse Into His Swimming Future

Murphy sat down with the SwimSwam podcast to discuss his recent performance in Indy, his plans through 2023, and whether he’ll compete in 2028.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 41.8% Pick Dylan Carter As Biggest Surprise Performer of FINA World Cup

Carter was absolutely on fire at the World Cup, going undefeated in three ultra-competitive events: the men’s 50 free, 50 back and 50 fly.

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So Much For That: Maggie MacNeil and LSU Women Hit NCAA “A” Relay Standard

The LSU women will take relays back to the NCAA Championships this season for the first time since 2016 after hitting an “A” cut in the 200 free relay on Wednesday.

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Dream. Dare. Succeed.

“Don’t ever give up on pursuing your dreams, no matter how many times you fail. You will fail, but that is after all the way to success.”

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The Hungry Swimmer: Lemon Blueberry Bread

This recipe is the perfect combination of tart, sweet, moist, and bright flavors—perfect for a post-practice treat!

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Will Olympic Swim Star Ryan Murphy Compete Through LA2028?

Ryan Murphy weighs ISL vs. the World Cup, looks head to SC Worlds, and he lets us inside his head about whether or not LA2028 is in his future.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 52% Think Honda’s 200 Fly WR Was More Impressive Than Ledecky, Li

More than half of readers believe Tomoru Honda’s 200 fly world record was more impressive than Katie Ledecky’s (1500 free) or Li Bingjie’s (400 free).

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Man Freedives Under an Iceberg for Men’s Mental Health Awareness (Video)

Luke Adams free-dived in 28-degree Fahrenheit water to create his short film which portrays icebergs as a metaphor for men’s mental health struggles.

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Cody Simpson Nominated for GQ Australia Sportsman of the Year

A Pop star-turned-Commonwealth Games gold medalist, Cody Simpson has been nominated for a prestigious men’s lifestyle magazine award in Australia.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 79% Pick Ryan Lochte As Michael Phelps’ Greatest Rival

With longevity and competitiveness across a number of events, fans believe Ryan Lochte was the Michael Phelps’ best rival during his career.

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Olympic Medalist Elizabeth Beisel Announces Engagement To Jack Nichting

Olympic medalist Elizabeth Beisel, 30, announced her engagement to Jack Nichting, 27, whom she was on the American reality TV show Survivor with in 2019.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 55.1% Believe Ledecky Will Break A World Record At FINA World Cup

Over 55 percent of readers believe Ledecky will break a world record on the FINA World Cup circuit, with her first chance coming tonight in Toronto.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 39.4% Pick David Johnston To Win 2023 NCAA 1650 Free Title

Johnston was fifth at NCAAs last season, but his time of 14:33.61 was just over two seconds shy of runner-up Will Gallant (14:31.34).

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After A Very Long Break Hali Flickinger Returns to Racing At The FINA World Cup

Olympic medalist Hali Flickinger has taken the longest break of her career since winning gold and silver at the 2022 FINA World Championships.

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