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2016 Rio Paralympics: Day 1 Finals Recap

2016 RIO PARALYMPIC GAMES Wednesday, September 7 – Sunday, September 18, 2016 Swimming: Thursday, September 8 – Saturday, September 17,…

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Hungarian Márton Barta Verbally Commits to Notre Dame for 2018

Márton Barta, a Hungarian national who was an exchange student last year at Brookwood High School in Snellville, Georgia, has verbally committed to swim for University of Notre Dame beginning in the fall of 2018.

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Lochte Suspended 10 Months, Conger, Bentz, Feigen 4 Months

The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and USA Swimming have announced the official punishments for four Olympic swimmers involved in an incident at a gas station bathroom in Brazil.

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Meet British Paralympian Andrew Mullen (Video)

The opening ceremony of the 2016 Paralympic Games kicked off last night in Rio, which means the action in the…

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How to Maximize Your Arms on the Blocks

The most powerful coupling motion of the dive is with the arms.

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USA Today Says Lochte Suspended 10 Months Following Rio Incident

Ryan Lochte will reportedly face a 10 month ban after the Rio debacle, including a ban from the 2017 FINA World Championships

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7 Steps for Powerful Self-Confidence for Swimmers

Light your swimming ablaze with these 7 tips for developing powerful self-confidence for swimmers.

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Urbanchek to be Inducted into the University of Michigan Hall of Honor

Former University of Michigan men’s swimming and diving coach Jon Urbanchek will be inducted into the Athletic Department’s Hall of Honor at a private ceremony on September 30th…

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Start Lists Live For Brazil’s Jose Finkel Trophy, SC Worlds Qualifier

With the Rio Olympics just wrapped up and the Rio Paralympics just about to open, Brazil is already preparing for its next major swimming event – the Jose Finkel Trophy.

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Jarrod and Ollie Interview After Waikiki Roughwater

Australians dominated the men’s race at the 2016 Waikiki Roughwater swim with Ollie Signorini and Jarrod Poort going 1-2.

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Japan’s Hagino And Seto Continue Back And Forth IM Battle In Tokyo

Japanese IM specialists Kosuke Hagino (center) and Daiya Seto (right) are headed toward a very Phelps/Lochte-esque showdown in Tokyo 2020.

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Start Lists, All The Links You Need For 2016 Rio Paralympics Swimming

2016 Rio Paralympic Games Wednesday, September 7 – Sunday, September 18, 2016 Swimming: Thursday, September 8 – Saturday, September 17,…

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Campbell Sisters Two of Several Olympians to Visit Local Schools

Cate Campbell and Bronte Campbell were two of several Australian Olympians who have visited schools throughout the country since Rio to help inspire youngsters to chase their dreams…

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12-Year-Old’s 570 KM Swim Stirs Up Controversy

12-year old Shraddha Shukla’s 570 km (346 mi) swim has become controversial after a documentary-maker filmed her sitting in the boat more than swimming.

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International Swimming Hall of Fame 52nd Annual Honors Weekend

Click here to read and support the International Swimming Hall of Fame. The dinner will be October 28th-30th.

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