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True or False – Swimmers Don’t Do Land Sports

When swimmers take to the field, court or track it can be difficult for their bodies to adjust to activities such as running, but is it really because of swimming?

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Facing Reality – Why It Shouldn’t Lessen Our Goals

SHOUT FROM THE STANDS: “Here’s the truth everyone. Not all of us are going to grow up to swim in the Olympics.”

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International Swimming Hall of Fame Announces The Class Of 2015

Camillo Cametti, of Verona, Italy, Chairman of ISHOF’s International Selection Committee: “This year’s class of 13 athletes, coaches and contributors represents four aquatic disciplines (swimming, diving, swimming and water polo) from ten different nations.”

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Jazz Carlin Runs Away With British Swimming Athlete of the Year Award Voting

In a banner year for British Swimming, Jazz Carlin stood out even among a very tall crowd, as she received 78%…

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Deandre Small Puts Big Item On Swimming Resume

Small qualified for and competed in the 2014 FINA Short-Course World Championships in Doha, Qatar.

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8 Things Swimmers Hate To Hear

#6 – Are you going to the Olympics?

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VIDEO: Tickets on sale for 2015 IPC World Championships in Glasgow

The 2015 IPC World Championships will be held in Glasgow, Scotland this coming July, and tickets are now on sale.

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Scottish 100 Backstroke Champion Ryan Bennett Missed Record By .01

Ryan Bennett is part of a growing training group at the University of Stirling.

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Kathryn Johnstone Talks Breaststroke of a Longer Variety

Scottish breaststroker Kathryn Johnstone discusses trying her hand at the 200 meter race, and why she’s beginning to enjoy it more-and-more as compared to her primary 50 and 100 meter races.

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Commonwealth Coach Graham Wardell Coaching His Last Meet in Scotland

In the above video, Scottish Commonwealth Games head coach Graham Wardell gives his final thoughts before heading off to his new post…

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2014 Swammy Awards: Male Breakout Swimmer of the Year Adam Peaty

The 19-year-old Peaty emerged from relative obscurity this year to become one of the fastest breaststrokers in world history.

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Renwick Calls Racing at U.S. Nationals in Yards an “Eye Opener”

In the above video interview, the silver medalist in the 50 free Jack Thorpe, left, and the bronze medalist, Robbie…

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Stirling’s Robbie Renwick Wins Men’s 200 Free to Close 2014 Scottish SC Championships

Robbie Renwick thrilled the crowd in Edinburgh with a win in the 200 free on Sunday.

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Neamt Breaks Irish Record in Women’s 1500 by 8 Seconds, Earns Swimmer of the Meet Honor

Antoinette Neamt has demolished the Irish National Record in the women’s short course meter freestyle.

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: NCAA, Commonwealth Champion Dan Wallace Talks About How Yards Helps His Meters Swimming

Dan Wallace had “fun” en route to a 100 IM victory in Edinburgh this weekend at the Scottish National Championships.

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