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USA Swimming Foundation Announces 2019 Swim-a-Thon Grand Prize Winner

Following the conclusion of the USA Swimming Foundation’s 2019 Swim-a-Thon contest, four teams were named Gold Medal winners for their fundraising efforts.

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EIU Swimmer Mistakenly Taken Down By Police in 2019; ACLU Files Suit

Illinois police mistakenly took down college swimmer Jaylan Butler at gunpoint on a team trip home from a 2019 conference meet, a local newspaper reports.

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In Light of New Lawsuit, Phelps Talks USOPC’s Lack of Mental Health Resources

“How long should I stay silent? I can sit here and be silent for as long as you want, because that’s what I got,” said Phelps to the Washington Post.

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Natalie Coughlin Selected to Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame

Vallejo, CA native and former Cal Bear Natalie Coughlin is one of five athletes who will enter the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame this year.

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USA Swimming Foundation Names 2019 Swim-a-Thon Gold Medal Winners

Gold Medal winning teams are entered into the Grand Prize drawing to win a visit from Olympic medalist Kelsi Dahlia.

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WATCH: 13-Year-Old Pelaez Becomes Youngest 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifier

Eagle Aquatics’ Erika Pelaez (13) became the youngest American to qualify for 2020 Olympic Trials, qualifying in both the 100 free and 100 back.

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13-Year Old Erika Pelaez Becomes Youngest Qualifier for 2020 US Olympic Trials

Pelaez’s 100 free time is the fastest ever by an American 13-year old, surpassing 5-time Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin.

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Police Find Hidden Camera In Changing Room, Wisconsin Swim Instructor Fired

A 21-year-old swimming instructor in Waukesha, Wisconsin was fired after police found a camera that had been hidden inside an employee changing area.

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Former USOPC Doctor Files Suit Alleging He Was Fired for Reporting Abuse

Former VP of sports medicine Bill Moreau filed a whistleblower lawsuit alleging he was fired by the USOPC for questioning its handling of reported abuse.

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Claire Curzan’s 50.35 Sets 100 Fly National HS and 15-16 NAG Records (Video)

Watch sophomore Claire Curzan go 50.35 to break the 15-16 NAG record, as well as the NCHSAA record, today at the NC 4A State Championships.

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WATCH: Baker Upsets Hosszu with 2:08 200 IM in France

Kathleen Baker nearly set a best time on Friday in Nice, France as she upset Katinka Hosszu, the reigning Olympic Champion and World Record holder.

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Tom Shields Swims Lifetime Best in 200 Yard Fly at Cal-UCSD Dual

Tom Shields swam a lifetime best and is now the 4th-best performer in 200 yard fly history after a 1:38.80 on Friday in San Diego.

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2019-2020 NCAA Men’s Swimming & Diving Power Rankings: February Edition

IU is rising, Florida is falling. Who else is on the move in our latest edition of NCAA Power Rankings heading into Conference Championship season?

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2019-2020 NCAA Women’s Swimming & Diving Power Rankings: February Edition

Michigan keeps climbing. Maggie MacNeil and the Wolverines move up another spot and crack the top 5 in our pre-Conference Power Rankings

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Renowned New England Swimming Official Priscilla Davis Dies at 85

Priscilla Davis was a fixture on New England pool decks, serving as a deck and meet official in the region for decades.

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