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USA Swimming Publishes SafeSport Investigation Process Flow Chart

In an effort to add more transparency to its process regarding the banning of coaches who violate its code of…

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Rick Curl Sentencing Set for Thursday (May 23rd)

Tomorrow in Rockville, Maryland Rick Curl will be sentenced based on his plea of guilty of sexual abuse of a…

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2013 US Worlds Trials Previews: With No Soni, Larson and Hardy Become Consensus Favorites

Texas A&M’s Breeja Larson won the 100 breaststroke at last year’s Olympic Trials. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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What’s Next For Bill Jewell Sexual Abuse Allegations?

Ceci Christy contributed to this report. After Bill Jewell was unsuccessful in his wrongful termination lawsuit against the Fullerton Aquatics…

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Bill Jewell Unsuccessful in Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Against FAST

In July 2011, Bill Jewell filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Fullerton Aquatics Sports Team, Inc. (“FAST”) and its board…

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10-Year Old Winn Aung Breaks Kris Humphries’ NAG Record

In the team’s first long course meet of 2013, Redding Swim Team 10-year old Winn Aung swam a 1:01.21 in…

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No Secrets in Swimming: Sources Report Story of Michael Phelps Comeback Leak

“We’ve spoken to sources close to Phelps, and here’s their explanation for what happened…” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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UPDATE: Michael Phelps Denies Comeback Via Twitter, Sort Of

Peter Busch, a news reporter in Florida and son of the USA Swimming National Team Director, says he has confirmed that Phelps is planning a comeback. Phelps isn’t so sure. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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As Wind Ravages Course, Meyer and Ryan Go 1-2 in Men’s 10km at Open Water Nationals

Alex Meyer won the men’s 10K at the US Swimming National Championship in California. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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Lessons From Legends: Shirley Babashoff, Is your best good enough?

Chuck Warner talks about Shirley Babashoff and the East German women of the 1970’s.

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SwimMAC Relay Stars Recap Record Run, Video Interview

At the 2013 Charlotte Ultraswim, SwimSwam caught up with record-breaking SwimMAC relay stars Matthew Josa, Jack Manchester, Michael Chadwick, and Kyle Darmody. Coach David…

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Washington High School to Require Swimming Lessons

A Washington High School has made a big move toward safer pools by requiring swimming education for all incoming freshmen. (Photo: Janna Schulze)

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Drew teDuits Rising Backstroke Star, Video Interview

(Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Ricky Berens Explains Shortest Retirement in History

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

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