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4x Olympic Gold Medalist Allison Schmitt To Give Georgia’s Undergrad Commencement Address

Schmitt graduated from Georgia in 2013. She helped the Georgia Bulldog women to an NCAA team title in 2013 as well.

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2024 W. NCAA Previews: Gretchen Walsh In A League Of Her Own In The 50 Freestyle

Gretchen Walsh is well on her way to securing the 50 freestyle NCAA Championship, as she broke the NCAA record twice in the month of February.

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After Big Yards Drop, Akron’s Aislinn Holder Hits Olympic Trials Cut in 100 Fly (59.83)

Aislinn Holder did not take a direct path to her first Olympic Trials cut for 2024, but she is now qualified to swim the 100 fly in Indianapolis.

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ASCA Unveils Major Update To Russell Mark Video Library

This library is the ultimate go-to destination for coaches seeking an easy-to-use teaching tool for athletes of all ages. 

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2024 W. NCAA Previews: Will Alex Walsh Challenge The 1:50-Barrier In Athens?

Virginia senior Alex Walsh is seeded 1st in the women’s 200 IM, and will have the opportunity to reclaim her NCAA title from 2022.

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USA Swimming Reveals Olympic Trials Medals For June, Eiffel Tower On Gold & Silver

The gold and silver medals for US Olympic Trials each feature an outline of the Eiffel Tower while the bronze does not.

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2023 W. NCAA Previews: The 100 Breast Is Set To Be A Major Toss-Up

The women’s 100 breast will be one of the most competitive, unpredictable, and wide-open events of the 2024 NCAA Championships

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2024 W. NCAA Previews: Can Sims Keep The Freshman Streak Alive In 200 Back?

First-year swimmers have won the 200 back in three straight seasons, and Bella Sims is in position to extend that run over some experienced names.

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Smoliga on ASU “The more we celebrate each other, the stronger we’re becoming as a unit”

Olivia Smoliga had a solid showing in Westmont, clocking 24.6 in the 50 free (3rd), 54.9 in the 100 free (6th), and 2:01.6 in the 200 free (12th)

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World Record Holder Regan Smith Enters the NCAA Transfer Portal

NCAA Champion, Olympian, and World Record holder Regan Smith has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal.

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The Amateurism of American Swimming Commentating

Six practices that a viewer expects from a commentator—and ones those in swimming can do a better job of to help push the sport forward.

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Leah Shackley Drives One Hour Each Way to Train By Herself at a SCY YMCA 6 Days a Week

At the Westmont Pro Swim, high school senior Leah Shackley placed 2nd in the 100 back and 3rd in the 200 back, 100 fly, and 200 fly.

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Ranking The Top 10 Swims From The 2024 Westmont Pro Swim Series

There were many impressive swims last week in Westmont, including a new U.S. Open record from Regan Smith in the 100 backstroke.

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Torri Huske on Olympic Redshirt Season: “I feel like I’m… living life on easy mode”

After arguably the best in-season meet of her career where she swam numerous personal bests, Huske is feeling much less stressed outside the pool.

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NCAA Psych Sheets, Men’s Pac-12s, and the Westmont Pro Swim | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

We discuss the 2024 Men’s NCAA Pre-Scratch Psych Sheets, Men’s Pac-12 Championships, and the Pro Swim Series stop in Westmont.

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