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Shouts From the Stands: It’s Time to Protect Athletes Over Image

“My story is far too common because of a simple truth: Sexual abuse does not happen in a vacuum. For too long, USA Swimming has been an ideal hunting ground for sexual predators, and Safe Sport done nothing to change that sad fact.”

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USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey Meets With Abuse Victim Sarah Ehekircher

On Tuesday, May 1st, USA Swimming Tim Hinchey and Sarah Ehekircher met at the food court at IKEA in Centennial, Colorado. The topic…

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Coleman’s Carpool: How To Talk to Olympians (Video)

At Pro Swims, it’s a no brainer that you see a lot of fast swimmers. Whether they’re on the national team, Olympic champions, NCAA stand outs, or rising stars, you’re bound to see talent if you go to one of these meets. If you’re competing in the meet as well, this can be a rare opportunity to meet and talk with your swimming idols

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#2 Ranked Recruit Brendan Burns Verbals To Indiana

Brendan Burns has announced his verbal commitment to the Indiana Hoosiers.

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Wilimovsky, Twichell Headline U.S. Open Water Nationals

Jordan Wilimovsky will defend his 10K title this weekend at the U.S. Open Water Nationals in Tempe.

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Indianapolis To Host 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Diving

Indianapolis will host three USA Diving events at the newly renovated IU Natatorium on the campus of IUPUI from 2019-2021 headlined by the return of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Diving in 2020.

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National Team Managing Director Lindsay Mintenko Speaks on Athlete, Coaches Selection Process (Video)

SwimSwam recently spoke with National Team director Lindsey Mintenko and asked her about her thoughts on these selection procedures, both old and new.

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World Championships Gold Medalist Zach Apple Transferring From Auburn To Indiana

World Champs team member and 13-time NCAA All-American Zach Apple will transfer to Indiana University for his final year of collegiate eligibility after three at Auburn.

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US Para-Swimmers Michelle Konkoly, Julia Gaffney Reclassified

Konkoly and Gaffney were both reclassified at the World Para Swimming World Series stop in Indianapolis.

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Relive the Entire 2018 TYR Derby Pro Weekend (Video)

The 2018 TYR Derby Pro in Louisville has wrapped. But that doesn’t mean the fun should stop. We documented the entire weekend, which included more than you might think, and put it together in a recap video for your viewing pleasure.

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U.S. World University Games Selection To Include Free Relay Alternates

The U.S. qualification criteria for the 2019 World University Games is now available.

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2019 Pan American Games U.S. Coaching Selection Procedures Announced

Tennessee head coach Matt Kredich was the men’s team head coach at the 2015 Pan American Games.

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USA Swimming Releases Selection Procedure For 2018 Pan Pacs

The selection procedure for the 2018 Pan Pacific Championships will be the same as it was in 2014.

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2019 U.S. World Championship Selection To Follow Same Criteria As 2015

USA Swimming has released their qualifying procedures for the 2019 FINA World Championships.

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Sergio Lopez Hired as Virginia Tech Head Coach

Sergio Lopez is heading to Blacksburg, VA, to take over the Virginia Tech Hokies after longtime coach Ned Skinner’s departure last month.

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