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Important Issues Addressed at the House of Delegates

The House of Delegates met this past Friday to vote on items submitted by USA swimming members. (Photo: USA Swimming Logo)

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California Bill SB 131 Passes in Assembly Despite USA Swimming, Catholic Church Lobbying

SB 131 has passed its first house, the California Assembly, and now moves on to the Senate. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Katherine Drabot Adds 4th Event to Junior National Team Enscription

Katherine Drabot from Ozaukee Aquatics has been added to the Junior National Team roster in a 4th event. (Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)

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USA Swimming Updates Jr. National Roster to Correct Errors; Turner, Albertoli, Stuart Added

The Dayton Raiders’ Brock Turner is one of three swimmers added to the Junior National Team. (Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)

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Mania, Godsoe, Alexandrov, and Schneider Seeking Raia Rapida Repeat

World Championship silver medalist Eugene Godsoe is part of the defending champion American squad that will travel back to Rio this month. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)

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SwimMAC Athlete, Nicholas Andrade, Fights Back From Tragic Accident

Nicholas Andrade, a SwimMAC athlete, suffered a tragic driving accident visiting family in Brazil. He sustained a broken neck and trauma to his spinal cord. For SwimMAC athletes, alumni, and friends, you can show your support by participating in the 1st Annual Team Nick 5k. (Image courtesy of Prayers for Nick Andrade)

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Natalie Coughlin Falls to Danica Patrick in “Chopped” Sports Stars Final

Natalie Coughlin traded in her familiar swim suit for a less familiar chef’s coat in Tuesday’s airing of Chopped on the Food Network. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Second Edition of Fast Lane Meet Set for September 29th

Adam Mania was a part of the 2012 Raio Rapido “Fast Lane” meet in Brazil that won a huge cash prize. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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USA Swimming Publishes Youth Olympics Selection Procedures

Minnesota’s Kiera Janzen is one of only two Americans who medaled at the first edition of the Youth Olympic Games in 2010. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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FINA Unveils 2014 Youth Olympic Games Qualifying Procedure

Chad le Clos is the greatest Youth Olympics success story in swimming, having won a World Short Course title later that year, and ending up with Olympic gold in 2011, and double gold at Worlds in 2013. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)

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USA Swimming Announces 2013-2014 Junior National Team

Gunnar Bentz is one of a handful of swimmers who is doing junior/senior double duty this year. (Photo: Anne Lepesant)

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USA Swimming Announces 2013-2014 National Team

35-time World Champion, and 5-time Olympic Champion, Ryan Lochte headlines 111 swimmers on the 2013-2014 USA Swimming National Team. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)

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Phelps Scheduled to Compete in European Pro-Am Tournament This Week

Michael Phelps’ Tuesday Instagram cleared up any confusion about vague Tweets on Sunday. (Photo: @m_phelps00 on Instagram)

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Nick Juba, Danish Swimming Head Coach, Discusses Friis’ Move to NBAC

Nick Juba shares his perspective on Lotte Friis leaving Nice to train in Baltimore. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)

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Huge Decisions Loom at 125th IOC Session in Argentina, Including Host, New Sports, New President

The International Olympic Committee will change the future of sports this coming weekend.

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