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USA Swimming Will Maintain Olympic Trials Standards for 2021 Pro Swim Series

The long course qualifying standards for the 2021 Pro Swim Series meets will remain the same as the Olympic Trials standards, with yards and bonus cuts available as well.

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Indiana Swim Club Remains Locked Out of HS Pools, Paying Hefty YMCA Rent

The club has been paying $10,000 in monthly rent to continue training as the local school district won’t allow them back at their usual facility.

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SwimSwm Podcast: Peter Vanderkaay on How to Perfectly Split a 200 Free

Vanderkaay revealed a swim that stood out the most to him in his career, which ended up being a 200 free at the 2007 nationals

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William & Mary Athletic Director Samantha Huge Resigns Amid Protests

In the wake of criticism over the school’s cutting of seven varsity sports, William & Mary athletic director Samantha Huge is resigning, reports say.

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USA Swimming Announces 9 Sites That Will Host the 2020 U.S. Open

The 2020 U.S. Open Championships will be held 3 weeks earlier than normal and spread across 9 locations around the United States.

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Georgia Swimming & Diving Announces Stripped-Back 2020-2021 Schedule

The Florida Gators will open their 2020 swimming & diving season with an October 30 road dual meet against SEC rival Georgia.

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8 ISL Teams Announce Captains for the 2020 Season

After leading Energy Standard to the 2019 ISL league title, Chad le Clos (left) and Sarah Sjostrom (right) return as captains fo 2020.

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Michael Phelps Enshrined In Design For Arizona Corn Maze

An Arizona corn maze has themed its 2020 design after Olympic swimming icon Michael Phelps, donning his pile of gold medals.

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Division 3 Championships Committee Votes to Amend Format for 2021 Winter NCAAs

On Tuesday, the Division III NCAA Championships Committee voted to amend the format of the 2021 NCAA winter championships in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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SwimSwam Podcast: Clark Burckle on How to Swim Fast and Stay Buff as You Age

Burckle even admitted to popping a 53.1 100 breast at an Arizona alumni meet well after retiring… after a full day on the golf course

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WATCH: Race Videos From Texas Orange/White Intrasquad, Day 2

University of Texas Head Swimming Coach Eddie Reese was happy with 2020 Texas Orange and White Intrasquad. See all race videos here.

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USA Swimming Announces Selection Criteria for 2021 National Junior Team

All 2019-2020 team members will retain their roster spots.

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USA Swimming 18 & Under Winter Championships Time Standards and Details

The 2020 Winter Junior Championships will take on a different feel than prior years, with meets spread out across the country amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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WATCH: Texas Orange/White Day 1 Videos, Including Gunnar Bentz’s Longhorn Debut

Former Georgia swimmer Gunnar Bentz swam his first race on Thursday since joining the Texas post-grad group, posting a 1:42 in the 200 yard fly.

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U.S. House of Representatives Passes Bill That Will Protect Olympic Athletes

The “Empowering Olympic and Amateur Athletes Act” was passed by the House of Representatives and now awaits a signature from President Donald Trump.

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