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United States Will Use John Shebat as Butterflier in Men’s Medley Final

In a surprise move, the United States will use NCAA backstroke champion John Shebat on the butterfly leg of the men’s medley on Wednesday night.

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Justin Ress Says “Overheating” Led to Medical Event After 100 Back

Justin Ress was taken to an ambulance for medical evaluation and treatment after the men’s 100 back final earlier in the meet.

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NISCA Releases 2019-20 All-America Time Standards – and They’re Faster

NISCA has released the time standards necessary for achieving All-America status for the 2019-20 school year. And with few exceptions, they’ve gotten faster.

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2019 World University Games: Day 6 Finals Live Recap

Finals on night 6 include the women’s 800 free, men’s 100 fly, women’s 200 free, women’s 50 back, men’s 200 back, men’s 50 breast, men’s 4 x 200 free relay.

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Russia and Japan Surge, USA Adds More Gold to Medal Table on WUGs Day 6

The United States added three more golds to its medal total today, and host nation Italy won its first gold medal of the competition.

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European Bookmakers Release First Odds for 2019 World Swimming Championships

Who will finish higher in the 200 free at the 2019 World Championships: Danys Rapsys (above) or James Guy? Guess right, and you can make some money.

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David Marsh Out At UCSD; Will Continue With Team Elite, Pros, Consulting

Rio Olympic head coach David Marsh will no longer be the head coach at UC-San Diego. Instead, he’ll focus on his work with Team Elite and new consulting jobs.

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2019 World Champs Preview: Titmus Inches Closer to Ledecky in 400 Free

The chances of anybody upsetting Ledecky for gold are minute; but, for the first time in a long time, the women’s 400 freestyle looks to be a closer race.

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U.S. Center For SafeSport Briefly Lists 13-Year-Old In Banned Database

The Center for SafeSport listed, then removed, a 13-year-old swimmer in its database of banned individuals & won’t reveal whether the child remains suspended.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Katie Meili Announces Retirement From Swimming

American Katie Meili announced via Instagram that she has decided to retire from swimming. Meili’s statement said in part, “My…

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World University Games: Day 5 Finals Live Recap

Night 5 of the World University Games will feature 9 events, including finals of the men’s 800 free, women’s 200 breast, men’s 100 free, and women’s 100 fly.

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2019 World Champs Preview: 200 IM is Still Hosszu’s Game

The World #1 in this event, Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu looks prepared to take another World title in this event — the field behind her, though, is dangerous.

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Louisville Members of US Worlds Team Delayed, Will Arrive to Training Camp Late

Due to weather issues, several members of the U.S. National Team will miss the first two days of Team USA’s training camp in Singapore.

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USA Increases Medal Lead, South Africa Makes Up Ground on Day 5 of WUGs

Team USA swept the silvers and picked up one gold while South Africa came away with two more gold medals on day 5 of WUGs.

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Tom Miazga: Para-Swimming Champion, 2019 Fittest Seated Man On Earth

Paralympic swimmer Tom Miazga became the Fittest Seated Man On Earth during the WheelWOD Crossfit Games. The competition finished yesterday after four days.

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