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Schneider, Kromowidjojo Among Stars to Compete in 2017 TYR Derby Pro

Swimmers will be racing in elimination-style format, competing in prelims, semifinals, and finals of a 50 meter free within 1 hour.

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Brinegar, Williams Highlight Night One At Swim Meet Of Champions

The TYR Swim Meet of Champions is named in honor of Fran Crippen.

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Competitor Coach of the Month: Arthur Albiero, Louisville

In an April packed with major national championship meets, Great Britain ended the month with a bang. And no British squad was more successful at the British Championships than the crew training out of Loughboro University.

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NY’s Tuition-Free Scholarship Sends Waves Though Collegiate Swimming

On January 4th, 2017, New York governor Andrew Cuomo proposed a new bill to his congress, which would make New York the first state in the United States to provide free tuition for all in-state students to four-year public colleges.

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Hardcore Swimmer of the Month: Chase Kalisz

Less than three weeks after wrapping up his collegiate career at men’s NCAAs, Kalisz competed in his first meet as a pro, the Mesa Pro Swim Series, to great success. Kalisz tied for the most points scored of any swimmer at the meet, pulling in 18 points on three wins and a second place.

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Celebration Of Life Information For Chuck Wielgus

A Celebration of Life for longtime USA Swimming Executive Director Chuck Wielgus has been arranged for Wednesday, May 10, 2017,…

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Ronald Dalmacio Smashes All 3 11-12 Backstroke NAG Records

At the 2017 Rose Bowl Aquatics Long Course Meet last weekend, 12-year-old phenom Ronald Dalmacio scorched all 3 of the long course 11-12 backstroke National Age Group Records

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Tyler McGill Inducted into New York Athletic Club Hall of Fame

McGill, a 2012 Olympic gold medalist, was one of the top American butterfliers on the international stage from 2009-2012.

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Dalmacio Scares Andrew NAG, Becomes 2nd Fastest 11-12 50 Freestyler

In the 50 free, Dalmacio moved up to #2 all time in the 11-12 age group, surpassing Rafael Gu (25.31), after setting a personal best 25.24.

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Oslin, McKee, Scott Named Alabama Most Outstanding Swimmers

Alabama’s Connor Oslin was one of a trio of swimmers to win the Most Outstanding Swimmer Award at the Crimson Tide’s annual banquet.

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NFHS Confirms Proposed Rule Changes for 2017-2018

We reported in late March that the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) had proposed rule changes for…

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Cal Women Announce 2016-2017 Team Award Winners

Kathleen Baker took home the 2016-2017 Cal Women’s MVP Award.

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USA Swimming Names Mike Unger As Interim Executive Director

USA Swimming has named Mike Unger its interim Executive Director to replace the recently-deceased Chuck Wielgus.

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USA Swimming CEO Chuck Wielgus Dies at 67

USA Swimming Executive Director Chuck Wielgus has died after complications from colon cancer, with which he has battled in multiple…

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USA Diving Sets Synchronized Diving Teams for Budapest

Steele Johnson, Kassidy Cook, and Tarrin Gilliland were among divers who qualified for world championships slots at the USA Diving Synchronized National Championships this month.

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