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3 Canadians to Watch This Summer

The Canadian Senior National Team are going to be plenty busy this summer. Here are three Canadians to keep an eye on.

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Vien Nguyen Shines at 2nd SEA Swimming Champs

Vien Thi Anh Nguyen, who swims for St. Augustine Swim Team in Florida but represents Vietnam internationally, was the star of the 2nd Southeast Asia Swimming Championships

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Help Make History: Jamie Patrick’s 71 Mile Swim, August 2014

Patrick is perhaps best known for his 111-mile swim down the Sacramento River or for his double crossing of Lake Tahoe. His sights are now set on Lake Michigan, where he will swim over 70 miles from Milwuakee along the historic skyline to Chicago.

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Italy Adds Three More Athletes To European Junior Squad

The Italian Swimming Federation announced that they would be adding three more athletes to their squad of 31 which is…

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Japan more than doubles Pan Pacs/Asian Games rosters after Japan Open

25 more swimmers jumped onto the Pan Pacs team after the Japan Open, while 17 more made the Asian Games roster.

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Swim Gear: Q Swimwear Design Contest, “Your Style on Your Suit!”

Q Swimwear wants to see what you, the swimmers, the parents, the coaches, would like to see on a swim suit.

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Prince Harry visits Minas Tenis, meets Cesar Cielo on swing through Brazil

England’s Prince Harry has been in Brazil this week taking in the World Cup, but he took an opportunity earlier today to tour the Minas Tenis swimming facility.

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British Swimming Coaches Association founder Charlie Wilson passes away

Coach Charlie Wilson, a well-respected swimming coach and founder of the U.K.’s British Swim Coaches Association, has passed away, the BSCA reports.

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Aberdeen Set To Host The 2014 Scottish Gas National Age Group Championships

This is an unedited press release courtesy of Scottish Swimming. Ahead of a busy summer of sport, the best age…

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Willers, Hintze and Brandt Set Multiple Records At German Junior National Championships

Julia Willers, Johannes Hintze and Moritz Brandt all set multiple age group records at the German Junior National Championships which ran from June 17th to 21st in Berlin…

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Malaysia Selects 12 Swimmers for 2014 Commonwealth Games

The Amateur Swimming Union of Malaysia (ASUM) has selected 12 swimmers for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, according to local news…

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Swim Gear: Rethink Raccoon Eyes With Speedo USA’s Elastomeric Technology Goggle Collection

Whether you’re swimming for competition, fitness or fun, the first step to diving in is having the right equipment. Choosing the perfect pair of goggles for your eyes – and for your activity – is key.

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FIJI Sending 6 Swimmers to the 2014 Commonwealth Games After 2010 Ban

After the entire country was barred from the 2010 Commonwealth Games on a suspension from the Commonwealth of Nations following…

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See Michael Phelps’ first 200 IM since the London Olympics – Race Video

“Conor Dwyer, Michael Phelps, and Chase Kalisz all came off the wall dead even at the 150 meter mark…”

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Swim Training: Challenge The Norm of Underwater Kicking

This week, challenge yourself to branch out from the typical underwater kick set, usually involving some combination of fins and endless 25s.

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