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Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Kathleen Baker, Team Elite

Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month is a recurring SwimSwam feature shedding light on a U.S.-based swimmer who has proven themselves…

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USA Swimming Hires Jon Urbanchek as National Team Technical Advisor

USA Swimming is naming acclaimed coach Jon Urbanchek to the newly-created role of “national team technical advisor.”

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Janet Evans Nominated By USA Swimming For FINA Bureau

Janet Evans has been nominated by USA Swimming to represent the Americas on the FINA Bureau, USA Swimming documents indicate.

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With So Much Outgoing Talent, How Do The Stanford Women Evolve? (Video)

Greg Meehan’s Stanford women’s team has become a dynasty. In 2016-2017 and 2017-2018, the Stanford women were seemingly unbeatable

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Kaersten Meitz: Making Waves

Meet Kaersten Meitz, the National Team member who is emerging as a powerhouse professional swimmer.

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USA Swimming to Recognize Mixed Relay NAG Records

After the inclusion of mixed relay at both the FINA World Championships and Olympics, USA Swimming has decided to begin…

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Mason Manta Rays Crack National Age Group Record In 200 Medley Relay

The Mason Manta Rays broke the boys’ 15-18 NAG in the 200 medley relay.

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USA Men Take 7th Place At FINA World League Super Final

The USA Men’s National Team took seventh place at the FINA World League Super Final with a 9-3 win over Kazakhstan.

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Olympian Tom Jager Out as Head Coach at Washington State

Jager and the school have “mutually agreed to part ways.”

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UCSD Swim and Dive to Join Mountain Pacific Sports Federation

After 10-straight PCSD conference titles, UCSD will join the MPSF as the only DII team, with two more years to go until turning DI.

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USA Men Fall to Japan 11-10 in Super Final Quarterfinals

A day after toppling World Champion Croatia to finish group play undefeated at the FINA World League Super Final, the USA Men’s National Team saw their medal hopes come to an abrupt end following a 11-10 loss to Japan in quarterfinal play.

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Michael Phelps appeared at 2018 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas

The most decorated Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps, appeared at the 2018 World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas,…

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Hawaii Swimming Hall of Fame Announces 2018 Inductees

Just off Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, the induction ceremony will be held in September.

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Practice + Pancakes: Cal Men Get Meet Ready With Socks Speed Work (Video)

In the pool, new Cal assistant Chase Kreitler led the sprint and mid groups through a resistance set of 25’s with a variety of toys

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USA Men Defeat World Champs Croatia 11-10 To Win Group At Super Final

The USA Men’s National Team built a big lead and then held off a furious rally to defeat defending World Champion Croatia 11-10 at the FINA World League Super Final on Wednesday.

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