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Gretchen Walsh Swims 24.7, Matt Brownstead 50 Free PB* in UVa Intrasquad Time Trial

Gretchen Walsh (above) and Matthew Brownstead led a strong morning of sprinting on Saturday in Charlottesville for Virginia.

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Carlos Garach Wins Men’s 10km, Brennan Gravley Punches Worlds Ticket At Open Water Nats

Spaniard Carlos Garach won the men’s 10km while Florida’s Brennan Gravley (above) placed second to earn a spot on the U.S. World Championship team.

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Katie Grimes Wins National 10km Title To Book Worlds Spot

Grimes put the hammer down on the final lap to successfully defend her national title and qualify for the 2023 World Championships.

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Three American Records Fall on Day 1 of the Para Swimming World Series – Minneapolis

Elizabeth Marks, Morgan Ray, and Trevor Lukacsko each broke an American Record during day 1 of the Para Swimming World Series stop in Minneapolis.

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Kate Douglass Swims 2:25.0 in the 200 Breast in a Post-Practice Time Trial

Kate Douglass and the Virginia Cavaliers swam a short training session on Friday and then suited up for some long course racing.

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Katie Grimes Headlines U.S. Open Water Nationals In Sarasota

The winners of the men’s and women’s 10km will earn a spot on the World Championship team in both the 5km and 10km events.

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USA Swimming Seeks Tech Leadership & Coaching Skills for 2 Director Openings in 2023

USA Swimming has announced the Call for Nominations for two At-Large positions on the Board of Directors. The vote will…

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Hamilton College Will Remove Their Swim Test Graduation Requirement

The school removed their swim test graduation requirement because it went against “Hamilton’s value of an open curriculum”.

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House Republicans Pass Trans Athlete Ban for Girls’ and Women’s Teams

Supporters say the legislation is needed to maintain competitive fairness while opponents condemned the vote as bullying kids for political points.

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2x NCAA Champion Brendan Burns To Use Fifth Year Of Eligibility At Indiana

Burns scored 46 out of Indiana’s 139 individual swimming points at the 2023 NCAA Championships and was also a major contributor on the Hoosier relays.

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USA Artistic Swimming Announces Transgender Policy With No Restrictions

Athletes of all gender identities will have the choice to participate in the category which they feel most closely aligns with their gender identity.

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USA Swimming Revises 2023 Worlds Selection Procedures (Minor Updates)

USA Swimming has updated its World Championship selection procedures involving tie-breakers, other summer championships, and violations of team rules.

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The Four Best NCAA Swimmers Of The 21st Century And What Sets Them Apart

In this article, we contextualize the achievements of Caeleb Dressel, Natalie Coughlin, Leon Marchand, and Kate Douglass and note what sets them apart.

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Peter Richardson, Jacy Dyer Named U.S. Head Coaches For 2023 World University Games

Richardson and Dyer will lead the American team this summer in Chengdu, with swimmers currently being actively recruited to wear the Stars and Stripes.

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Will The US Have Issues with Qualifying Standards for Non-Olympic 50s in 2023?

The US is in pretty good shape in most stroke 50s for having two qualifiers – though there are a few opportunities for that to go wrong.

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