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ISHOF 2014 Rough Water Swim, Feature Video

This video is courtesy of Bruce Wigo, President and CEO of the International Swimming Hall of Fame.

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The History of Swimwear

“Wool was virtually the only fiber that was available. While cotton was a booming business at the time it creates a denser fiber than wool and does not have any of wool’s natural water-repelling capabilities.” (Image: Buster Crabbe, 1932 Olympic gold medalist, 400m freestyle)

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Canadian Rising Star Evan White, A Name to Remember for 2014

White has emerged as one of the most talented 17-year-old Canadian swimmers in many years. He produced numerous outstanding performances in 2013 including his December finale at the Thunderbolt Junior International in Portland, Oregon.

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German Olympian and new Gator Michalak to arrive in Gainesville Thursday

Theresa Michalak says she’ll have her full four years of eligibility for the Gators and could start competing as soon as Saturday, depending on her immediate eligibility with the NCAA.

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Florida Adds Uruguayan World Championship Qualifier to 2013-2014 Roster

In his weekly press conference, Gregg Troy discussed a new addition to his men’s program at Florida.

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McCabe Out Of Grand Prix Due To A Stress Fracture Of Her Clavicle

Martha McCabe will have to pull out of the Austin Grand Prix due to a small stress fracture of her clavicle…

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Danish Sport Receives Generous Donation From Supermarket Chain

The Danish Sports Federation (DIF) recently announced that they have entered into a four-year partnership with the Dansk Supermarked A/S…

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Bud McAllister to Leave for Job in Australia in February; Jazz Carlin to Split Time

British National Record holder says she will split her time between her native Wales and Australia after her coach takes a new post down under.

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British Record Holder Michael Rock Retires

Michael Rock has been THE British Champion in the 100 fly for the last 6 years.

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Katerine Savard joins CAMO in Montreal

Olympian and Canadian record holder Katerine Savard is joining a new club as she looks to take the next step on the road to the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

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Meilutyte Beats Out President For Person Of The Year Award

Ruta Meilutyte beat out President Dalia Gryabauskaite for Valstybe’s Person of the Year Award…

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Kosuke Hagino Breaks Japanese; Asian Records in 400 SCM IM

Japan’s Kosuke Hagino has broken the 400 IM National and Continental Records at a regular, circuit-level meet in Tokyo.

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Queens University of Charlotte and David Marsh Performance present Royals Swim Camp

Every Elite athlete works hard to achieve their goals. The best in the world have found ways to train harder, train smarter, and challenge themselves every day. Now you can experience a few days of training at an elite level, learning from Coach Jeff Dugdale, with special appearances from Olympic Coach David Marsh.

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7th Down Syndrome World Championships to Be Held in Morelia, Mexico

Medals are awarded at the 6th DSISO International & World Championships in Loano, Italy in 2012.

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Despite Injury Cole Keeps Her Eyes On Lofty Goals

Despite double shoulder reconstructive surgery Paralympic champion Ellie Cole continues to chase some lofty goals…

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