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Ronald Hehn, Coach From 2018 “Weight Belt” Incident, Arrested on Allegations of Sexual Contact with a Minor

Hehn, a two-time Olympic Trials qualifier, has been arrested on a charge of gross sexual imposition with a victim under 15 years of age.

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Competitor Coach of the Month: Brian Reynolds

The longtime head coach of Drury University, Reynolds has led the Panthers to sustained success for decades, and that was on display once again in January.

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Katie Ledecky Swims a 4:26.08 in the 500 Free at the Florida-Florida State Dual Meet

Ledecky’s time in the 500 free on Friday afternoon is the third-fastest performance in the history of the event.

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Massachusetts High School Swimmer Henry Perda Discusses Competing After A Heart Transplant

Perda received a heart transplant as a high school sophomore and had to re-learn how to swim, but he came back to set best times as a junior.

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Swimmer Iris Cummings, Last Living Olympian From Berlin 1936, Dies At 104

Iris Cummings Critchell, the last living Olympian from the 1936 Berlin Olympics, died on January 24th at the age of 104.

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Paris Olympic Gold Medalist Ryan Murphy And Wife Bridget Konttinen Welcome Baby Girl

Eevi Lillian Murphy was born on January 29, 2025 becoming the first child of Ryan Murphy and Bridget Konttinen.

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USA Swimming Offers More Transparency Into World Championship Coach Selection

Todd DeSorbo was the head coach of the U.S. women’s team at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

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ASCA Takes Over Central States, Eastern States, and ISHOF Swim Clinics

Featured Speakers at 44th Central States Swim Clinic: Russell Mark, David Marsh, Brent Arckey, Herbie Behm, Rachel Stratton, and Dr. Zac Hojnacki.

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U.S. Olympian Keaton Jones Sets 5 World Ice Records at Ice Swimming World Championships

Keaton Jones, who finished 5th in the 200 backstroke at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, broke 5 World Records in a 35 degree pool two weeks ago in Italy.

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15-Year-Old Rylee Erisman Swims 1:44 in the 200 Free at GOAT Team Challenge in Florida

US National Team member Rylee Erisman won four Ultra Finals last weekend in spite of not swimming her primary sprint freestyle events.

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Shaine Casas Posts PB 3:34.09 In 400 IM, #5 Performer All-Time

Casas dropped over four seconds from his best time of a 3:38.22 set in October 2020. Casas trains with the Texas pro group.

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Team USA Will Camp In Thailand Before The 2025 World Championships

Team USA will held to Phuket, Thailand for a 10 day training trip before traveling to Singapore for the 2025 World Championships.

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SwimMAC 13-14s Crush National Age Group Relay Record by 4 Seconds

The team of Karina Plaza, Scott Williams, Emma Grace Richardson, and Eli Sweet took more than four seconds off a mixed 400 medley national age group record last weekend.

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USA Swimming Releases 2025 Worlds Selection Procedures

USA Swimming has released its selection procedures for the 2025 World Championships. The team will be decided at U.S. Nationals from June 3-7, 2025.

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Speedo Signs Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion Jack Alexy

Alexy joins Team Speedo as part of a growing group of exceptional athletes representing the brand on the world stage.

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