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USA Swimming Will Sanction Meets in July, Times Won’t Count for National Meets

USA Swimming has announced that it will sanction competitions in July, but times will not count towards qualification for national-level meets or events.

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The Trials That Would Have Been: All The Stars Are Out For Incredible Day 7

Day 7 might be the most star-studded day of U.S. Olympic Trials, featuring Caeleb Dressel (twice), Regan Smith, Katie Ledecky and Simone Manuel.

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Looking Back at Day 7 of the 2012 and 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials

Let’s go back and remember what was going on during the 7th day of the Olympic Trials back in 2012 and 2016.

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US National Teamer Aly Tetzloff Will Join Wolfpack Elite Training Group

Tetzloff, who has spent the last 5 years training at Auburn, will now move to the pro group based at North Carolina State.

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Breeja Larson Looking To Join Bowman At ASU, Currently “In Limbo”

The 2012 Olympic gold medalist is aiming to join Bob Bowman at Arizona State University in the lead-up to the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials.

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Athletes From Cut Brown University Sports Hire Lawyer, Push For Reinstatement

Athletes from the eight sports teams cut by Brown University this spring have hired a law firm to fight for reinstatement to the school’s athletic department.

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The Trials That Would Have Been: Manuel’s 100 Free Highlights Day 6 Events

Simone Manuel is the defending Olympic champ and two-time defending World champ in the 100 free, originally scheduled for today at U.S. Olympic Trials.

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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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