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Olympians and Worlds Teamers Partner with Trident Swim Foundation for 2018 Great Relay

The Trident Swim Foundation is partnering with Olympic swimmers and Worlds team members to raise money for its Swimmer Scholars program.

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What Happens to Amateur American Swimmers’ Prize Money?

The number of Amateur athletes on the American international rosters is falling as professional swimming grows, but for a few, including Mallory Comerford (above), there are strict (and sometimes complicated) NCAA rules on what prize money they can, and cannot, accept. What happens to money that they decline? We asked USA Swimming.

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DIII NCAA Championships Land First-Ever West Coast Site for 2021

For the first time in the sport’s 40-plus year history, the 2021 DIII NCAA Championships will take place on the West Coast.

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Now & Then: Your Favorite Swimmers’ Evolution In Photos

Reminisce on the early days of several of the world’s most notable swimmers by taking in photos from then versus now as a reminder of the truly glorious era of swimming in which we’re lucky to be.

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Katie Ledecky, Lilly King Speak at White House Anti-Doping Summit

Olympians Katie Ledecky and Lilly King were among the group of athletes to speak at an “emergency” anti-doping summit Wednesday.

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Dressel, Andrew, Baker, Smith Head US Short Course Worlds Roster

Caeleb Dressel, Michael Andrew, Kathleen Baker and Leah Smith are among the multi-event stars headlining Team USA’s roster for the 2018 Short Course World Championships.

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Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Louise Hansson, USC

Louise Hansson had an incredible month of October, currently leading the NCAA ranks in the 50 free, 100 back and 200 back, with further top-3 ranks in the 100 free, 200 free and 100 fly.

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Competitor Coach of the Month: Mike Litzinger, Notre Dame

In three October competitions, Mike Litzinger’s Fighting Irish women are 5-0-1 with three legitimate blowouts.

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Missouri Coach Greg Rhodenbaugh Placed On Paid Administrative Leave

University of Missouri head coach Greg Rhodenbaugh has been placed on paid administrative leave while the school investigates “team management allegations.”

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WISCA Polls: Middleton Back On Top For Week Eight

After falling from the top spot for the first time this season, Middleton is now the top ranked team again…

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WATCH: Michael Andrew Vlogs from Doha World Cup

In the latest vlog of his series, National Champion and Pan Pacs champion Michael Andrew filmed his experiences for the…

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Bob Vincent Voted as Chair of USA Swimming Board of Directors

Bob Vincent (right) and his wife Erin at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

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Comerford Discusses Pressure at Nats, Making Adjustments at Pan Pacs (Video)

Comerford admitted that coming into the 2018 nationals in Irvine as the defending national champion in the 100 freestyle had put some pressure on her shoulders

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Cullen Jones Ranks No. 75 on Worldwide Top-100 Philanthropists List

Olympic champion Cullen Jones was announced Friday as No. 75 on Richtopia.com’s 2018 Top-100 Philanthropists list, which characterizes itself as…

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USA Pentathlon Elite Level Recruitment Program

The elite Junior/Senior level athlete recruitment program focuses on athletes who are in college or post-grads and have fast swimming and running times with talent for other pentathlon events.

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