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Why Do We Get Less Optimistic The Closer the Big Race Gets?

It’s a familiar situation; with weeks or days remaining until the big meet a swimmer will develop a seemingly random crisis in confidence. Here is why this happens.

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The 21st FINA World Junior Diving Championships To Take Place In Kazan

The FINA World Junior Diving Championships, an event held regularly since 1977 (first edition in Woodlands, USA), will see its…

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Almeida Blasts 4:12 LCM 400 IM on Day 2 of Brazil Open

Almeida picked up another gold medal in tonight’s 400 meter IM final, winning the race in a blazing 4:12.49.

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11/24/16 In Briefs: Commonwealth Games, Schooling & El Segundo

Catch up on the smaller swimming stories from around the web.

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Tollcross Int’l Swimming Center Improvements Ready For 2017

The Tollcross International Swimming Center in Glasgow, Scotland, is set to undergo a £6million ($7.4m) worth of improvements beginning early 2017.

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Plymouth College Brings Home Eight Medals At ESSA Nationals

The 59th English Schools Swimming Association National Relay Championships 2016 at the London Aquatics Centre saw Plymouth College retain their…

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Almeida Swims Lifetime Best in 200 Back to Start Brazilian Open

Brandonn Almeida went faster than 2 minutes in the 200 back for the first time in his career on day 1 of the 2016 Brazilian Summer Open Championships.

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Budget Cuts Force Brazil to Change Worlds Selection Criteria

Due to budget cuts, Brazil has been forced to change the 2017 World and World Junior Championships team selection criteria….

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Calgary Brings In Ray Betuzzi To Coaching Staff

CALGARY – The University of Calgary and the University of Calgary Swim Club are pleased to announce the appointment of Ray…

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Youth Prevails As France Hits Reset Button with SC Worlds Selection

The French Federation (FFN) has announced the 15-member team that will represent the Tricolor at the 13th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) 2016 in Windsor, Canada.

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Distance Standout Micka Headlines Czech Roster for Short Course Worlds

On Monday, November 21, 2016, the CSPS Executive Committee officially approved the Czech roster nominations for the 2016 FINA Short Course World…

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2016 Brazilian Open Preview: Several Olympians Set to Battle This Week

Auburn-based sprint standouts Bruno Fratus and Marcelo Chierighini, who train with the Tigers’ post grad group, will be racing in the sprint freestyles.

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British Teen Sprinter Freya Anderson Scores Another Junior Record

Freya Anderson is making a name for herself among the British sprinting contingency.

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Schooling Calls For More Funding & Support Within Singapore Swimming

Schooling calls on Singapore Swimming Association to increase funding and overall support of its budding aquatic athletes.

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No Green Water At Tokyo 2020 Aquatic Facility, Says FINA

The diving well at Maria Lenk at the 2016 Olympic Games turned heads for a number of reasons.

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