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Why Strong Freestyle Kick Mechanics Really Matter

There is more to a strong kick than flexibility. For the down kick, the quadriceps, hip flexors and core muscles have to be incredibly strong in order to create a quick snap of the foot backwards…

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Scozzoli & Toussaint Steal Show In Bolzano

Italian Fabio Scozzoli game the Italians something to cheer about, as the Olympian notched 3 wins and 2 meet records while competing in Bolzano this past weekend.

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Baylor’s Dan Flack Named Boys Head Coach for U.S. Junior Pan Pacs Team

Dan Flack of Baylor Swim Club and Baylor School has been named the boys head coach for the U.S. Junior Pan…

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ASA To Help Youth With New Program – Beyond The Black Line

Australian Swimming Association (ASA) are wading in to help young teenagers tackle the pressures and the uncertainty of school and social situations, compound by swim training and competition.

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Adam Peaty Earns 2 British Swimming Awards, Emily Large One To Watch

Adam Peaty is used to stepping onto the big stage, as he earned two prestigious awards at last night’s British Swimming awards ceremony.

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Northern Colorado Scores 2 Verbals: Nicole Depooter and Avery Dinnel

Canadian sprinter Nicole Depooter (pictured above) and Colorado diver Avery Dinnel have both verbally committed to the University of Northern Colorado for 2018-19.

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Le Clos, Sjostrom & Osman Take Home ANOC Honors In Prague

The Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) held its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, November 2nd, in Prague, Czech Republic, with several high-profile aquatic athletes receiving honors.

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2016 World Championships Generated $32 Million in Economic Activity

A study conducted by the Canadian Sports Tourism Alliance found that the 2016 FINA World Short Course Swimming Championships generated…

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Why Coupling Motions Boost Distance Per Stroke

Have you ever noticed that leaner men or women often swim faster than bigger, stronger men or women?

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Lakeisha Patterson Selected as Baton Bearer in Queen’s Baton Relay

Australian Paralympian Lakeisha Patterson will carry the baton as part of the Queen’s Baton Relay for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

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Tokyo 2020 Organizers Pledge To Keep Open Water Venue Safe

In the wake of sub-par water testing results of the triathlon and marathon swimming venues for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, organizers have pledged to keep water clean and safe ongoing.

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Tokyo 2020 Organizers Target Would-Be Ticket Scalpers

Tokyo 2020 organizers have been upping tactics to guard against possible ticket scalpers.

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Edina Swim Club Supports Scholarships For Puerto Rican Swimmers

Hurricane Maria recently devastated the island of Puerto Rico and spared nothing in its path, including the many swim clubs located on the island. 

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UPDATE: Sjostrom & Dressel To Win FINA Swimmer of the Year Awards

An update to the scoring format suggests that Sarah Sjostrom and Caeleb Dressel will win FINA’s Swimmer of the Year awards, not Sjostrom and Adam Peaty as previously reported.

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