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Why FINIS Has Gone Strapless

With the release of the Agility and Instinct strapless hand paddles, it is clear that FINIS has found some advantages in producing paddles without the traditional elastic straps.

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USOC leadership press briefing set for April 8 following board of directors meeting

The United States Olympic Committee board of directors will meet Tuesday, April 8, in Los Angeles. Leaders will be available to the media via teleconference following the meeting at approximately 3:15 p.m. PT.

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Nathan Adrian & Conor Dwyer Headline USA National Team Alumni Social at Men’s NCAA Championships

Olympians Nathan Adrian and Conor Dwyer will headline the USA National Team Alumni Social held on site at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center on Saturday right after prelims in Austin, Texas.

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Christine Jennings Part of Denver Nuggets’ Swim Night

Prior to the game, Jennings – an open-water standout – will sign autographs and take pictures with fans from 5 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. She will then enjoy a courtside seat alongside some of the Colorado swimming community for the 7 p.m. tip again the San Antonio Spurs.

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A Paradigm-Shifting Ruling in College Sports: NLRB Says Northwestern Football Players Can Unionize

It’s really happening, and the day of reckoning is upon us. An issue that should really be the number-one issue…

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President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama to Host U.S. Olympians at the White House

The President will congratulate the Olympians and Paralympians on their performance and thank them for representing the United States during the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.

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Dolfin Releases 4 New Uglies Prints for Summer 2014

Dolfin has introduced 4 new Uglies prints for summer 2014! All prints are available now…check with your local dealer for more details.

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USA Swimming Foundation 2014 Grant Recipients, Over $3 Million Awarded to Local Partners

Debbie Hesse: “Providing these grants makes it possible for the USA Swimming Foundation to live up to its mission of saving lives and building champions by empowering our Make a Splash Local Partners to extend the gift of learn-to-swim in their communities.”

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Michael Phelps May Be Ready to Race Very Soon

Michael Phelps, the greatest Olympian of all-time,  may be ready to race very soon according to a report released Tuesday…

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U.S. Olympic Committee’s Best of U.S. Awards Show Airs April 7 on NBCSN

NBC’s Willie Geist will serve as host for the United States Olympic Committee’s inaugural Best of U.S. Awards Show supported by USG, which will honor outstanding U.S. performances from the Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and air April 7 on NBCSN from 7-8 p.m. ET.

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Jolyn Swimwear Fashion Photo Vault: March #2 Lookbook

Jolyn has carved itself a niche in the swimwear and apparel industry by combining the technical structure of performance gear with an aesthetic sensibility. An innovative hybrid, Jolyn’s excellence in both worlds has gained them access to the elite world of competitive water sports, as well as crowning the brand a fashion editorial darling.

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Team TYR Loves to Swim, but first they ALWAYS take a Selfie

This swimming video is courtesy of our friends at TYR Sport (the presenting sponsor of SwimSwam World Rankings). #TeamTYR LOVES to…

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SwimOutlet.com’s 2014 Tech Suit Review is Out

SwimOutlet.com unveils its exclusive 2014 Tech Suit Review on Friday with eight new suits featured for the 2014 season.

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National Team Member Justine Mueller to Appear at NDPA Educational Conference

U.S. National Team member Justine Mueller (Monroe, Mich.) will be a USA Swimming athlete representative at the National Drowning Prevention Alliance Educational Conference, which runs from March 19-21 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in Orlando, Fla.

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