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79 Athletes Named by USA Swimming to 2021-22 National Junior Team

Justina Kozan, the only athlete to qualify in four events (200 free; 200 fly; 200/400 IM), was named to the 2021-22 U.S. National Junior Team.

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TAC Titans Top USA Swimming 2021-2022 Club Excellence Rankings

U.S. Olympian Claire Curzan led the TAC Titans to the top spot in the rankings, ending Nation’s Capital’s seven-year run.

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International Swimmers’ Alliance Says FINA Report Lacks Athlete Involvement

FINA released its 2021 reform report in early October and while the International Swimmers’ Alliance “welcomes” it, they say it lacks athlete involvement.

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USA Swimming Releases 2022 International Team Trials Standards

The time standards are out for the 2022 International Team Trials which will serve as a qualifier for the 2022 World Championships.

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USA Diving to Host 2021 Winter National Championships at Indiana University

This event will serve as a qualifier for several international competitions, including the 2022 Fina World Championships.

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USOPC College Sports Think Tank Recommends Delaying Swim & Dive Recruiting

The group recommended pushing back swimming and diving recruiting to begin during a student’s senior year of high school.

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USA-S Foundation Learn-to-Swim Grant Applications Open To Lesson Providers

The 2022 USA Swimming Foundation Learn-to-Swim Grant applications for lesson providers are now open. Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2021.

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Scarlet Tops Gray in 2021 Ohio State Intrasquad, Armstrong Wins 3 Races

The 2021 Ohio State Scarlet vs. Gray Intrasquad meet featured a variety of unusual distance races yet showcased some fast swims nonetheless.

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Ledecky, Dressel, Finke, Jacoby Nominated for 3 Golden Goggles Awards Each

The 2021 USA Swimming Golden Goggles Awards will be held on December 7 in Miami, Florida and hosted by NBC sports personality Mike Tirico.

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Olympic News Roundup: Some Rio 2016 Boxing Matches Were Fixed, McLaren Finds

Catch up on the biggest Olympic and Paralympic storylines outside of the swimming world, including scandal in the Olympic boxing world.

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Lilly King Details Up and Down 2020 Olympic Games, Lilly King Competition Pool

King describes her experience at the 2020 Olympic Games, where she went into the meet as the defending Olympic champion in the 100 breast

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Mother of High School Swimmer Who Drowned Under Pool Cover Sues for $70 Million

The family of Nabila Maazouz, who was found dead under pool covers in November 2019, is suing for negligence leading to wrongful death.

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High School Swimmer Hospitalized After Losing Consciousness During Practice

The swimmer is expected to recover after losing consciousness during underwater breathing work at practice last week.

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Leah Smith Moves to Austin to Train with Carol Capitani, Mitch Dalton at Texas

2016 Olympic gold and bronze medalist Leah Smith, above, has moved to Austin to train as a pro at the University of Texas.

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College Swimming Weekly Preview: Oct. 13-17, 2021

Kate Douglass and the Virginia Cavaliers will head to Cal this weekend to face the Golden Bears and race some off-distance events, plus skins.

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