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Lifeguard Association: German Drownings Spike in 2015

In German waters are from January to the end of August this year at least 374 people drowned in German…

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Revolutionary OnCourse Goggles a Game Changer in Open Water

Most open water swimmers struggle with swimming in a straight line practicing or during competition. They zig-zag wasting precious energy. Not anymore. Now you can swim straight with OnCourse goggles.

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Swim Job: Barracuda Swim Club seeks Assistant and Head Site Coach

The Barracuda Swim Club of Northeast Tennessee has an immediate opening for a full-time Assistant and Head Site Coach at its Kingsport, TN, location.

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Renews CeraVe Partnership with USA Swimming

Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, makers of CeraVe® skincare products, announced thecontinuation of its partnership with USA Swimming through 2016 as the exclusive skincare sponsor for the 400,000-member national governing body.

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Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool Tickets on Sale Wednesday

The 2013 Team USA roster featured the likes of Olympic gold medalists Katie Ledecky and Tyler Clary, while gold medalists Missy Franklin, and Ryan Lochte (Daytona Beach, Fla.) led the U.S. in 2011.

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No Toronto Bid Submitted For 2024 Olympic Games

The Canadian Olympic Committee announced today that they will not be moving forward with a Toronto bid for the 2024…

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Spectator Seating in a Natatorium Environment

Spectator seating is universally associated with competition in any sport and can often become a hot button topic in a natatorium. It seems like everyone has their opinion.

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New Technology Takes Coach off the Pool Deck & Into the Water

AquaCam’s launch of the CoachCom waterproof transmitting system means that swimmers are never out of earshot from coaching guidance.

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South Korea Makes $200,000 Donation To World Anti-Doping Agency

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) reveals it has accepted a donation in the sum of $200,000 from the South Korean…

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Swim Job: South Jersey Aquatic Club seeks Senior Group Coach

South Jersey Aquatic Club has produced numerous Junior and National qualifiers over the past several years and has consistently been in the top 100 in the USA Swimming Short Course Virtual Championships.

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9 Reasons to Attend USA Swimming Foundation’s Adult Performance Camp

#1 – Cullen Jones! This two-time Olympic gold and silver medalist understands the need for speed and power. Learn how to develop both and the importance of proper and recovery to achieve your maximum strength in swimming.

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Bruce Gemmell Wins Third Consecutive ASCA Coach Of The Year Award

Gemmell is the primary coach of Katie Ledecky, the 2015 FINA Swimmer of the meet at the recent FINA World Championship and the head coach of Nation’s Capital Swim Club.

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Rome Puts Their Name In To Host The 2024 Olympic Games

“No other city in the world can offer an artistic, historical and cultural heritage that stretches over such an ample arc of time”

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ADN Swim Project Working with Specialists on the Road to Rio

During the Olympic season, the athletes will use a few 15-day periods where they will train according to Rio 2016 racing time schedule and at the same time they will base their entire day on that program.

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Underwater Dolphin Kicking: A Swimmer’s Secret Weapon

The best swimmers in the world know the fifth stroke: the underwater dolphin kick. If you aren’t using it, then you aren’t taking advantage of the most explosive moments of your swims.

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