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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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Race Video: Jaeger Brings the Biceps out in the 1500m Free at the Santa Clara Grand Prix

Connor Jaeger is one of the premier distance swimmers in the United States. Why he was entered in the morning is a mystery, but he was, and he went a 15:00.97 to win the event.

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Race Video: Cierra Runge wins 800 Free at the Santa Clara Grand Prix

Cierra Runge dropped 9 seconds to win the women’s 800 freestyle for a new personal best time, 8:26.71.

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Race Video: Rousseau wins 200 Butterfly, 1:58.50, at the Santa Clara

2014 Arena Grand Prix at Santa Clara Men’s 200 Butterfly – FINALS Sebastian Rousseau won the men’s 200 butterfly with…

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Molly Renshaw Ties English National Record At Japan Open

Molly Renshaw definitely made a statement this weekend at the Japan Open by tying the English national record in the…

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Arena Athlete Caitlin Leverenz Claims Arena Grand Prix Series Grand Prize

Leverenz finished with 35 points for the series, just edging National Team teammate Megan Romano for the prize.

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Cordes Completes Breaststroke Sweep With Win In the 100 – Race Video

Kevin Cordes won the men’s 100 breaststroke with a 1:00.91 to round out his breaststroke sweep this weekend in Santa Clara.

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