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10 Things We Learned from the 2023 Pro Swim Series – Knoxville

Abbey Weitzeil is back in charge of the US women’s sprint group after her best 100 free in a year-and-a-half on Saturday morning.

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Do You Love Swimming? See 4,049 Swim Jobs You Might Love

If you don’t like the career you’re in, you might want to work in the swimming! Go here to see 4,049 Swim Jobs.

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Jordan Crooks Reflects on Lessons Learned in SCY, SCM, and LCM Racing

Recently, Crooks swam a dual meet with Mizzou last weekend (in yards) and competed in the Knoxville Pro Swim this weekend

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Katie Grimes Leads All Earners in Knoxville with $6,500 in Prize Money (FULL TABLE)

High school junior Katie Grimes led all swimmers with $6,500 in earned prize money thanks to three wins and six total podium finishes.

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Greek Authorities Drop Charges Against Former Syrian Swimmer Sara Mardini

Mardini was accused of espionage and human trafficking after working on the island of Lesbos supporting refugees like herself.

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Aiden Norman Commits to Florida, Adds to Growing Canadian Contingent in Gainesville

Aiden Norman, the fastest 16-year-old Canadian ever in the SCM 200 backstroke, recently sent his commitment to the University of Florida.

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Inside The Games: Western Leaders Are Weighing Paris 2024 Boycott if Russia is Allowed

While there has been no firm indication of any pending boycotts, Inside The Games reports that Ukrainian allies are “known to be considering a boycott of Paris 2024.”

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Jansen, Gemmell Out of 200 IM to Focus on 100 Free; Regan Smith Still Entered Saturday

Ella Jansen won and swam a best time in the 100 fly earlier in the meet; in the 100 free, she’ll look to move way up from the 25th seed.

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Mona McSharry on Her Favorite Breaststroke Event: “I want to like the 200…”

The Irish native is thriving under home-court advantage, saying she loves looking over at her cheering teammates at the end of a race.

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After Breaking World Records, Keaton Jones Says He ‘Might Be An Ice Swimming Convert’

Jones, an 18-year-old Cal commit, became the first American to break an ice swimming world record at the 5th Ice Swimming Championships this week in France. 

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SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2023: Men’s #100-76

American Matt Fallon was one of just four men sub-2:08 in the 200 breast in 2022, landing him #76 on SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2023 rankings.

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How Did World Champion Wu Peng Perform In His Return to Racing at 35?

Wu Peng was away from competition for almost a decade before racing on Thursday morning at the Pro Swim Series stop in Knoxville.

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Kylie Masse Learned How to Have Patience with Herself in the Face of Inconsistency

Kylie Masse started her meet in Knoxville with a Pro Swim Series record, touching for the win in the 50 back in 27.38.

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World Aquatics Announces Competition Schedule For 2023 World Championships In Fukuoka

Pool swimming will return to its traditional slot in the second week of competition at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan.

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Kylie Masse Sets Pro Swim Series Record with 27.38 50 Back in Knoxville

26-year-old Canadian Kylie Masse won the women’s 50-meter backstroke in 27.38, taking down Olivia Smoliga’s previous Pro Swim record of 27.43 from 2018.

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