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Nevada Gaming Control Board Recommends Approval on Wagering on 2016 Olympic Games

An important hurdle has been cleared in a bid to bring legal Olympic wagering to the United States in 2016.

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3 Tips to Help You Enjoy Swim Practice and Conquer Swimming Dread

Everyone experiences the distinct, anxiety-inducing thoughts of the cold water and the long workout ahead, but the truth is, the feelings of reward and satisfaction after a swim are irreplaceable.

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2015 Alabama Rising Tide Swim Camps, Register Now

“Denny (Coach Pursley) taught me the relationship between work and reward.” Glenn Mills, co-founder of GoSwim.tv and U.S. Olympian.

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Psych Sheets Released For Speedo Eastern and Western Canadian Opens

The psych sheets have officially been released for the Speedo Eastern and Western Canadian Opens, annual competitions which run towards the end of February dividing Canada into two parts for two of Canada’s fastest winter meets.

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6 Things to Do Before Swimming Your First College Championship Mile

Since the mile isn’t a part of the regular meet schedule but happens to be swum at most championships meets, the coming of the mile is something of an event.

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George Bovell returns to the ADN Swim Project to train for 2015 FINA World Championships

George Bovell is an Olympic star, with four Olympic Games participations in a row. He is the most respected &…

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Big Ten Senior Spotlight: Megan Marchuk of the University of Illinois

Another one of the senior-heavy teams in the Big Ten comes in the form of the University of Illinois Fighting…

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Dalhousie Tigers Win AUS Conference Championships At Home

The men put up 394 points on their way to a victory over Acadia University. Acadia was second with 257 points ahead of Memorial University. With that win, the Tiger men solidified their 17th straight AUS Championship victory.

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South African Grand Prix Next Stop Durban

The following is a press release provided by Swimming South Africa  Durban, Thursday, 19th February 2015 – The coastal city…

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9 unique swimming terms

“Top or bottom?” It’s so vague, it could mean a lot of different things, but this is a unique phrase used by swimmers in practice everyday. This phrase is used to indicate when to leave for a particular interval.

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3 Ways to Recover Faster Between Prelims and Finals

Good recovery between prelims and finals sessions at a meet has a huge impact on how you race in finals. The second half of the day demands much more energy, excitement, and, most importantly, mental and physical preparedness.

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In Briefs 02/15/15: Le Clos Earns Award, Ireland’s Amateurs Receive Funding, Van der Burgh Feels “Renjuvenated”

A collection of brief aquatic-themed stories from across the web for the week ending Sunday, February 15, 2015. …..South African…

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Singapore Swimming to Award Cash Prizes to Record-Breaking Age Group Swimmers

Singapore Swimming continues to build momentum with Sergio Lopez leading the way as the new National Team head coach.

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FFN Golden Tour in Amiens Day 3: Katinka Hosszu Wins 4 of 6 Events, Cements Place at Top of Standings

The Amiens stage of the French Swimming Federation’s “Golden Tour” wound up on Sunday with yet another outstanding showing from…

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Katerine Savard Breaks CIS Record at RSEQ Conference Championships

The University of Montreal Carabins won both the men’s and women’s competition at the RSEQ Swimming Championships which acts as…

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