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Names of 46 Coaches Banned From USA-Swimming Released

In the biggest move yet for USA-Swimming towards the transparency much desired by the swimming community, USA-Swimming has released a…

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A Eulogy For Polyurethane: Masters Nationals Closes Supersuit Era

Rest In Peace, Polyurethane swim suits. We bid thee adieu. (February 13, 2008-May 22, 2010) As Sunday turned to Monday,…

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Developers Propose $76 million overhaul to Swimming HOF

The City of Ft. Lauterdale, Florida, home to the International Swimming Hall-Of-Fame, has sought out bids for a massive rebuild…

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Coach, Swim Official File Complaint Against USA-Swimming Alleging Retalliation

According to a report by the New York Times, two USA-Swimming officials have filed an official Complaint with the United…

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USASwimming.org Gets a Facelift

In case you haven’t seen it yet, go check out the new USASwimming.org site. It has received a much-needed, major…

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Seebohm Signs Sponsorship Deal with Kia Motors

Emily Seebohm has signed a huge marketing contract with Kia Motors, according to the marketing website sportspromarketing.com. The deal is…

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TYR Lands German Swimming Federation, World's Largest

TYR has scored another major international partner by signing the German Swimming Federation (DSV), the world’s largest. The agreement made…

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Swimming Retains "Second Tier" Status for 2012 Games

On Tuesday, the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations, which represents the 26 sports that will be a part of…

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Bid Made on Embattled Huntingdon Valley Swim Club

The Huntingdon Valley Swim Club, which last summer was the center of a heated racial debate, may finally bring it’s…

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Diving Tweaks Highlight 2010-2011 High School Rules Changes

The NFHS swimming and diving committee had a relatively quiet session during their meeting on March 28-30 in Indianapolis, especially…

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List of 32 Coaches Accused in Sexual Misconduct Trial Released

(This is the list released by the prosecution. For the list released by USA-Swimming of Banned Coaches, not all of…

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London, We Have Water: London Aquatics Centre Pool Filled For First Time

Reports out of London, via the Associated Press,  are that the first of the London Aquatic  Centre’s three pools, a…

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Michael Phelps Signs Sponsor Deal with Under Armour

Michael Phelps has signed a 3-year endorsement deal with athletics apparel maker Under Armour for an undisclosed amount of money,…

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Cal Men's Swim Team Signs on With Arena

Yesterday, the Cal men’s swim team became the second major NCAA program to sign with the Italian-based Arena swimwear company….

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TYR Hurricane Wetsuits Live Up to Hype

I don’t know what the rules are on these things, so I won’t say how to avoid getting anyone in…

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