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Mark Spitz Featured in 1972 Olympics 50 Year Anniversary Documentary

Mark Spitz to be a featured medalist in Olympic Channel docu-series, “’72: A Gathering of Champions”, a celebration of 50 years the since Munich Games

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LA County Holds Off California State To Win Their 46th USLA National Championship

LA County Surf Life Saving Association capped off the 2022 USLA National Championships by hoisting the coveted Howard Lee Trophy.

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UVA To Kick Off 2022-23 NCAA Season With Dual Meets Against Florida and Texas

The University of Virginia will open their 2022-2023 swimming & diving season with dual meets against two of the country’s top programs.

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Ohio State Rounds-Out New Staff, Hires Brian Schrader As Assistant Swim Coach

Ohio State has announced the hire of Brian Schrader as the school’s new Assistant Swimming Coach, rounding out the new coaching staff under Bill Dorenkott.

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US Paralympic Gold Medalist Mallory Weggemann Expecting Her First Child

After several rounds of IVF, US Paralympic Champion Mallory Weggemann has announced her pregnancy alongside husband Jay Snyder.

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ASCA Announces Six Nominees for 2022 Coach of the Year

On September 8th, the ASCA will be announcing the winner of the 2022 George Haines Coach of the Year award from the six nominated coaches.

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SwimSwam Breakdown: ASU Pro Group, NCAA 5th Years, & The “2-Year Taper”

We discuss Regan Smith and others moving to ASU to train with Bob Bowman, the fairness of NCAA 5th years, and not “fully tapering” for 2 years.

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A Brief History of Female Swimmers Turning Pro Early & Forgoing NCAA Eligibility

Regan Smith is the latest in a long line of female swimmers who have turned pro early, and history shows us it’s a decision that doesn’t always work out.

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Junior Guards Competition Highlights Day 1 of 2022 USLA National Lifeguard Champs

The Jersey Mike’s United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) National Lifeguard Championships kicked off in Hermosa Beach, Calif. Wednesday.

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World Record Holder Regan Smith To Leave Stanford, Turn Pro & Join Bob Bowman

Smith is leaving the Cardinal after racing just one season in the NCAA, having won the national title last year in the women’s 200 backstroke.

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Olympic Champ Chase Kalisz Will Leave Georgia, Set To Train At ASU With Bob Bowman

Kalisz’s move means he will reunite at Arizona State with Bob Bowman, who was his age group coach at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club.

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Watch the Most Intense Swim-Off Ever: 5-Way Girls 50 Free Swim-Off at US Jr. Nats

There was a 5-way tie for 24th place in prelims of the girls 50 free at the 2022 US Junior Nationals, resulting in a 5-person swim-off.

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USA Swimming Partners With RealResponse, A Confidential Platform to Report Abuse

Starting September 1, 2022, USA Swimming members will be able to submit reports of abuse anonymously or on the record by texting 888-270-SWIM.

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Herrmann Making The Most Of Her Return To The Pool: U.S. Masters Nationals Wrap Up

The Clovis Swim Club Masters member set a FINA Masters world record at Summer Nationals.

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Michael Andrew Bets His Olympic Gold Medal on a Swimming Race

Michael Andrew staked his Olympic gold medal on a swimming race against two brothers in a “boss battle.” Who came out on top?

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