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Shaine Casas Openly Discusses Choice to Go Pro, Train with Eddie Reese

Few swimmers choose to put their degree on hold to focus on their athletic career, but we see it frequently in other sports.

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Ryan Lochte Speaks On Missing 2021 Olympic Team, Eyes FINA World Cup

Lochte says he felt depressed after missing the Olympic team last year, and plans to go all-in on the FINA World Cup in 2022.

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Where, When, and How to Watch Michael Phelps vs. Larry Fitzgerald in Pickleball

The marquee showdown of the PPA Desert Ridge Pickleball Open this weekend, a celebrity match between the most decorated swimmer…

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Class of 2023 #3 Nate Germonprez Swims Best Time in 100 Breast at Skywalk Open

Texas-commit and #3 in the class of 2023 Nate Germonprez (above) swam a best time in the 100 breast at the 2022 DSMY Skywalk Open in Des Moines, IA.

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FINA Won’t Extend Age Eligibility For Postponed World Junior Championships

The 2022 FINA World Junior Championships are scheduled for August 23-28 in Kazan, Russia. FINA has decided to not extend eligibility after a postponement, meaning no title defenses for Evgenia Chikunova (above).

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Rhyan White on Going From 4th at The Olympics (Twice) to Winning a World Title

White discusses managing her emotions through Trials, the Games, and afterword when she came back to Alabama to kick off her senior season

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Puerto Rican Olympian Miriam Sheehan Posts Best Times in Iowa

Puerto Rican Olympian Miriam Sheehan returned to action in January, swimming in only her third meet since the Olympics in Tokyo and posting best times.

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11-Year Old Mikayla Tan Swims Top Ranked 200/400 IM

11-year old Mikayla Tan from Sacramento’s DART Swimming recently swam the fastest 11-12 200 IM and the second fastest 11-12 400 IM this season.

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Juan Pupo Buch Breaks Chas Morton’s 50 free LSC Record

12-year old Juan Pupo Buch from Coast Aquatics broke an 11-12 LSC record in the 50 free formerly held by storied age group swimmer Chas Morton.

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NCAA Facilitator Resigns Due To Organization’s New Transgender Policy

A trans facilitator in the NCAA has resigned in the wake of the organization’s Board of Governors announcing a new transgender policy last week.

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SwimSwam Breakdown: World Champs Postponed, Ledecky Beats Grothe, Walsh AM-R

We discuss the 2022 World Champs postponement, Ledecky beating Grothe in a 500 free, and Gretchen Walsh setting a new American record in the 50-yard back

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USA Swimming Expands Team Services Department To Enhance Club & Member Services

USAS has restructured and expanded its Team Services unit to enhance member services and provide more direct contact and support to members and clubs.

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USA Diving Announces Dates and Locations of 2022 Zone Championships

USA Diving announces the dates and locations for five of the six 2022 USA Diving Zone Championships events.

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Michael Andrew Swims 400 IM, 200 Fly at Local Meet in Coronado

A week after saying he was adjusting his training to focus more on 200s, Michael Andrew swam a 100 breast, 200 fly, and 400 IM at a local meet in Coronado.

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PODCAST: Ron Kontura Director of Total Performance Swim Camps

Ron loves to organize events, and he’s passionate about the camp experience and value it provides to swimmers for years into their careers. 

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