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When Does Technology Cross From ‘Progress’ to ‘Cheating? An Examination of a Century’s Advancements

Below, SwimSwam partner SwimShop.co.uk takes a look at three of the major racing sports, and how different technologies have affected…

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British Swimming Marks the Passing of Peter Bilsborough

Peter Bilsborough, Board Director of Scottish Swimming and Director of Sports Development and School Manager in the School of Sport at the University of Stirling, sadly passed away on 15 January, 2015 following a brief period of illness.

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Hosa Lands Diving World Series Sponsorship 2015-2017

FINA President Dr. Julio C. Maglione was in Lausanne for a signing ceremony with Chinese company Hosa, a new series sponsor of FINA/NVC Diving World Series.

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USA Synchro Hosts Meeting of FINA-Technical Synchronized Swimming Ad Hoc Committee on Degrees of Difficulty

USA Synchro is hosting a meeting of the FINA-Technical Synchronized Swimming Ad Hoc Committee on Degrees of Difficulty for FINA…

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RACE VIDEO: Watch Two High School Swimmers Tie for Women’s 2Fly Title at PSS-Austin

Cassidy Bayer and Katie McLaughlin tied for the win in the women’s 200 fly on Saturday at the 2015 Arena Pro Swim Series – Austin.

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RACE VIDEO: Watch Breeja Larson Swim 1:07.33 to Win Women’s 100 Breaststroke at Pro Swim Series – Austin

Texas A&M’s Breeja Larson was the women’s 100 breaststroke champion at the 2015 Arena Pro Swim Series – Austin.

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Elmslie Gets the Best of Barratt in the 200 freestyle at the Victorian Championships

Brittany Elmslie took the women’s 200 freestyle in a time of 1:57.44 finishing 13 one-hundredths of a second ahead of Bronte Barratt…

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The Decalogue Of The Good Swimmer

With the following suggestions, my sole intention is to provide some ideas to help our young athletes and future champions improve their level and be more competitive.

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Taylor Ruck Downs Canadian Record In The 100 Backstroke For Second Time Today

The 14-year-old age-group star swimming out of Scottsdale Aquatic Club, Taylor Ruck, broke her second Canadian age-group record of the…

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Hansen, Treloar nearing breaststroke sweeps at Victorian Open Sunday prelims

Prelims on the final day of the Victorian Open have wrapped up in Melbourne, Australia, with some mulit-event winners looking to add to their collections.

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2015 Arena Pro Swim Series – Austin: Day 3 Finals Real-Time Recaps

Katie Ledecky will swim the 800 free. Another lifetime best (she’s got two this weekend) would be a World Record.

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2015 Arena Pro Swim Series – Austin: Day 3 Prelims Real-Time Recaps

Katie Ledecky will swim her primary event, the 800 free, on Saturday, though her recent developments range-wise challenge the notion that she has a true primary event.

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Taylor Ruck Breaks Another Canadian Age Group Record in 100 Backstroke

Taylor Ruck has broken another Canadian Age Group Record, this one coming in the 100 back.

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