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Looking Back at Day 6 of the 2012 and 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials

let’s go back and remember what was going on during the 6th day of the Olympic Trials back in 2012 and 2016.

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Bowdoin College Cancels Fall/Winter Sports During Fall 2020 Semester

Bowdoin College canceled fall and winter sports for the fall semester of 2020 – that includes the first half of the season for its swimming & diving teams.

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USA Swimming Foundation Awards $408K In Grant Funding for Swim Lesson Providers

The grants will go towards swim lesson programs, providing an estimated 12,000 children with the opportunity to learn to swim as communities return to pools.

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White House Threatens to Withdraw WADA Funding in 19-Page Report

The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy has threatened to withdraw funding from the World Anti-Doping Association if governance changes are not made.

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The Trials That Would Have Been: Dressel & The 100 Free Thriller On Day 5

Day 5 would have been a banner lineup, including Caeleb Dressel and a deep 100 free field that was perhaps the most anticipated event of Olympic Trials.

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Division II Legislation Committee Drafts 10 Concepts for NIL Compensation

The proposed concepts will be reviewed by the Division II Management Council and Presidents Council at their meetings on July 20-21 and Aug. 5, respectively.

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WATCH: Peacock First Look at ‘In Deep with Ryan Lochte’ Documentary

“This is the most pressure I’ve ever had in my life,” Lochte says. “If I don’t make the Olympic team, they won’t see the change that I’ve made.”

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Western Illinois Suspends Swimming & Diving Programs Amid Coaching Search

Western Illinois University has suspended it’s men’s & women’s swimming & diving programs effective immediately, citing budgetary and COVID-19-related issues.

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Looking Back at Day 5 of the 2012 and 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials

Let’s go back and remember what was going on during the 5th day of the Olympic Trials back in 2012 and 2016.

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UConn Answers FAQs After Cutting 4 Sports Programs, Including Men’s Swim & Dive

The school addressed some common questions stemming from the cuts, including why it did not cut football or move it to FCS level.

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NJCAA Announces Athletics Will be Allowed to Resume August 1

The National Junior College Athletic Association has announced its plans following the coronavirus, with sports allowed to begin practices on August 1.

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NCAA Bars Championships From States With Prominent Confederate Flag Presence

The NCAA expanded its previous policy on the matter, which had barred the awarding of sites determined in advance of a championship in such states.

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Looking Back at Day 4 of the 2012 and 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials

Let’s go back and remember what was going on during the 4th day of the Olympic Trials back in 2012 and 2016.

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The Trials That Would Have Been: Ledecky’s 200/1500 Double On Day 4

Today would have marked Katie Ledecky’s 200 free/1500 free double at U.S. Olympic Trials. And Luca Urlando had a shot at history as an 18-and-under.

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Roadmaps – Mapping the Journey of US Swimming Stars: Women’s 200 Fly

Mary T. Meagher’s 80s NAGs and Mary Descenza’s 2009 American record remain unbroken today. Who’s been close to breaking the marks? Could they ever go down?

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