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Practice + Pancakes: Olympians Finke, Smith lead Florida Taper for SEC Champs

We got to see the likes of Olympic medalists Kieran Smith and Bobby Finke as well as post-grad Natalie Hinds in action in Gainesville

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Katie Ledecky Hits 8:11.83 Negative Split 800 Freestyle, Faster Than Tokyo

Florida-trained Ledecky has emerged in full force, throwing down an 8:11.83 800 freestyle in Orlando, beating her recent Olympic gold medal-winning swim.

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UVA Swimming “Secret Weapon” Math Professor Stars in Super Bowl Week Ad

University of Virginia math professor Ken Ono, UVA swimming “secret weapon”, is starring in a Super Bowl week advertisement for Miller64 beer. 

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Camille Spink and Others Produce Fast Swims at Virginia 6B/6D Region Champs

Camille Spink (above) and others produced fast swims at the VHSL Region 6B/6D meets on the road to the Virginia High School State Championships.

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SwimSwam Breakdown: What Does New 2022 World Champs Mean for ISL & US Athletes?

We discuss FINA’s announcement of the new 2022 World Champs in Budapest and how that will affect the upcoming ISL Season 4 and USA Swimming athletes

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USA Swimming Adds New March Pro Swim; Reinstates Prize Money

There will be $292,000 in total up for grabs at the three remaining stops of the 2022 USA Swimming Pro Swim Series, including a new stop in Illinois.

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USA Swimming Keeps 2022 International Team Trials in April

USA Swimming added a Pro Swim Series event in Westmont, Ill., March 2-5, the same dates as the Des Moines stop that was canceled last week.

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11-year old Mikayla Tan Swims Second Fastest 11-12 200y Breast Ever

11-year old Mikayla Tan swam the second fastest 200 breast ever in the 11-12 age group. Her time is just behind NAG record holder Alex Walsh.

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How Much Can Swimmers Make in Crowded Back-Half of 2022? A Lot.

The world’s top swimmers like Emma McKeon (above) have the opportunity to chase millions of prize money in the last 7 months of 2022.

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After Relay “A” Cut on Friday, Auburn’s Logan Tirheimer Goes Best Time in 100

Tirheimer, who is the top 50/100 freestyle swimmer for Auburn this year, is going into conference championships with 3 individual NCAA “B” cuts.

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USA Swimming Cancels Des Moines Pro Swim Series Meet

This is the second stop of the USA Swimming Pro Swim Series to be canceled this season after January’s stop in Knoxville was also called off.

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Michael Brinegar Gunning for 1,650 NCAA Title, Predicts ‘Around 14:10’ to Win

Brinegar looks ahead to the Big 10 and NCAA championships, where he’s shooting to be in the hunt for a title (and American record) in the 1,650.

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NCAA To Review USA Swimming Transgender Policy At End of February

The NCAA’s Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports will meet at the end of the month to review USA Swimming’s new policy.

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North Carolina, South Korea Are Finalists To Host 2027 World University Games

The finalists for hosting the 2027 World University were confirmed Thursday morning to be North Carolina, USA, and Chungcheong, South Korea.

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Olympic News Roundup: Let the Games Begin

More than 150 members of Team USA are expected to participate in opening ceremonies, which will take place in the iconic birds nest venue from the 2008 games.

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