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Nominations Being Accepted for new ASCA Impact Coach of the Year Award

New award to recognize coaches who exemplify an extraordinary commitment to their swimmers and programs.

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Division II National Runner-Up Landon Driggers Announces Transfer to Tennessee

After placing second in the 200 back and 400 IM at DII NCAAs in 2021, Landon Driggers will be continuing his collegiate career on the DI level at Tennessee.

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Hunter Armstrong Unpacks World Champ Trials, Decision to Go Pro

Armstrong dissects his decision to go pro, leaving the NCAA system behind in favor of a more long course and swimming-centric focus.

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What Piece of Equipment did Ryan Lochte Use 1 Week Before Every Major Meet?

12x Olympic medalist and SPIRE Ambassador Ryan Lochte used this piece of equipment 1 week before every big taper meet in his career

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U.S. Olympian Catie DeLoof Makes The Move To Loughborough: “2024 Is The Goal”

DeLoof has reset after the Tokyo Olympic Games and has moved to Loughborough to prepare for the 2024 Olympic year.

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U.S. World Championship Team Member Added To U.S. SafeSport Database

A member of the U.S. team scheduled to compete at the 2022 World Championships next month has been added to the U.S. Center for SafeSport database.

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With 5th World Championships Berth, Ledecky and Kalisz Join Exclusive List

Chase Kalisz and Katie Ledecky were selected to compete at their fifth World Championships later this summer, joining 13 Americans on an exclusive list.

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Kirk Grand on Being Named USA Swimming’s Nat’l Team High Performance Specialist

Kirk Grand will be working with the national teams and as many USA Swimming coaches and swimmers as possible as a resource.

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SwimSwam Breakdown: Aussie Trials Preview, Mare Nostrum, & Top NCAA Recruits

We discuss the upcoming Australian World Champ Trials, what excites us most from the Mare Nostrum psych sheets, and the Girls’ high school class of 2023

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USA Swimming Adds 5th Meet to 2022 Futures Championships

Erin Gemmell, who is a member of the 2022 US team for Junior Pan Pacs, raced in last year’s Futures Championship meet in Richmond, Virginia.

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USA Swimming Announces 19 Swimmers For 2022 Mel Zajac Jr. Invitational Roster

Texas A&M commit Baylor Nelson highlights the 2022 Mel Zajac Jr. Invitational roster, and he will be swimming the 100/200 free, 200/400 IM, and 200 back.

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USA Swimming Announces 41 Swimmers for 2022 Junior Pan Pacs

15-year old Thomas Heilman (above) will lead a loaded U.S. roster to the 2022 Junior Pan Pacific Chamipionships in August.

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Top 20 NCAA Swimming Recruits In The Girls High School Class of 2023

Olympian Bella Sims headlines the top 20 NCAA swimming recruits in the high school graduating class of 2023 – a strong distance class that is rising fast.

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14-Year-Old Nathan Szobota Hits 8:30 800 Free To Close Out EZ Super Sectionals

Szobota’s time marked a near 15-second drop and ranks him 75th all-time in the boys’ 13-14 age group.

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Zavaros, Hartman, and Mestre Close Out Atlanta Classic With Day 3 Wins

After narrowly missing the win in the 200 backstroke to Zoie Hartman, Mabel Zavaros took gold in the 200 backstroke at the Atlanta Classic.

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