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USOPC Athletes’ Advisory Council Names New Officer Positions & Leadership Team

Three-time Olympic champion Tony Ervin was among those named to the USOPC leadership team as an at-large AAC representative.

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USA Water Polo Requests Governor Newsom Reclassify WP To Low Risk In California

USA Water Polo CEO Chris Ramsey is asking that Newsome reclassify water polo to low risk to allow the sport to resume at the high school and club level.

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Grand Jury Indicts Olympian Klete Keller on 7 Charges Related to Capitol Riots

Klete Keller has been charged with four additional counts including obstruction of an official proceeding, and aiding and abetting.

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Texas Men Still #1, Cal Women Jump Into Top Spot, in February CSCAA Poll

The California women jump into the top spot, while the Texas men maintain their season-long spot at #1, according to the latest CSCAA dual meet polls.

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Former CA High School Swim Coach Arrested On Sexual Misconduct Charges

A former high school teacher and swim coach in Morro Bay, California has been arrested on suspicion of sexual misconduct, local media report.

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Tokyo Olympic Relay Qualification Update – Men’s 800 Free Relay

Mack Horton and the Australians lead the pack as the Aussies will be looking for their first gold in the 800 free relay since 2000

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Tokyo 2021 Olympic Relay Qualification Update – Mixed Medley Relay

The Mixed Medley Relay will be making its Olympic debut in Tokyo. Australia, USA, Great Britain and Russia are the leading medal contenders.

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New Congressional NIL Bill Pushes For Major Changes to Athlete Compensation

If passed, a new Congressional Bill would give collegiate athletes in the NCAA full control over their name, image, and likeness.

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NBC To Air Morning Olympic Opening Ceremonies Live For First Time

NBC will air the Opening Ceremony live in the U.S., beginning just before 7 a.m.

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US National Team Alumnus Reed Malone Announces Retirement

Reed Malone, who made back-to-back US National Teams from 2014 through 2016, has announced his retirement from competitive swimming.

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Two Names Added To SafeSport Database, USA Swimming Banned List

Two more swimming-related names now appear in the SafeSport database: Thomas Bell was permanently banned and Kyle Lippiatt temporarily suspended.

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Pelaez, Podkoscielny Add Trials Cuts At FG Senior Qualifier; Atkinson In Action

World record holder Alia Atkinson (pictured) took on three events over the weekend in Plantation, Florida.

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Margo Geer Announces She is Retiring 4 Months Before U.S. Olympic Trials

USA National Teamer Margo Geer announced today that she has decided to retire from competitive swimming now, rather than competing through to Olympic Trials.

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From 38th Trials Seed To Olympic Gold: The Stories of Low Seeds

It’s uncommon for those seeded deep in the Trials entries to make the Olympics, let alone an A-final. That rule, however, doesn’t come without exceptions.

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Hokies Set 3 Pool Records on Final Day of VT Invite

The Virginia Tech Hokies wrapped the final day of their Virginia Tech Invite with 3 pool records, bringing the total to 10 pool records broken over the meet.

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