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7 More Olympians Have Joined Pro Swimmers Union GAPS

The professional swimmers union GAPS, created by Katinka Hosszu, has added 8 new members.

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Everything You Need for the USA Swimming College Challenge

The 2017 USA College Challenge kicks off Saturday night at USC.

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Pebley Looking Forward to Racing Murphy, Grevers This Weekend (Video)

In light of the fires occurring in Napa, California, and subsequently diluting the air quality in much of the Bay Area, a few of the cal post grads have traveled to UCSD for the week to train

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Katie Ledecky Named WSF Sportswoman of the Year

Katie Ledecky has been named Sportswoman of the Year for 2017 by the Women’s Sports Federation. She becomes the fifth swimmer to win the award since 1993.

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USA Swimming Restructures National Team, Unger/Mintenko to Lead

Lindsay Mintenko will “oversee National Team,” but Mike Unger’s new responsibilities will include the National Team Division.

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2018 Youth Olympic Qualifying Procedure

FINA and USA Swimming selection procedures for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games

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Katie Ledecky Nominated For Female Olympic Athlete Of The Year

The United States Olympic Committee today announced the 26 finalists for the 2017 Team USA Awards presented by Dow, Best of the Year, which recognize the outstanding achievements of Team USA athletes year-round.

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Andrew Holds Strong in Lawrence, But No More PRs to Follow 400y IM

Michael Andrew wrapped up this weekend at his senior circuit meet in Lawrence, Kansas with strong in-season performances, but no swims rivaled his personal best 400 IM from Saturday.

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Reece Whitley Opens 2017-2018 Season With 52-Second 100 Yard Breast

USA Swimming National Junior Team member Reece Whitley kicked off his first club meet of the 2017-2018 season with 3 wins in…

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Michael Andrew Swims Best Time in 400y IM to Warm Up 2017-2018 Season

After years focused on sprints and the shorter IM races, including a World Championship in the 100 IM, an early…

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Nathan Adrian Visits Pediatric Hospital

Nathan Adrian teamed up with the Jessie Rees Foundation to hand out JoyJars to kids with cancer

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Rosters for 2017 Raia Rapida Finalized; Team USA Has West Coast Vibe

Anthony Ervin will be back to anchor Team USA once again at the 2017 Raia Rapida meet.

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LA2028 Video Tour of Olympic Village at UCLA

Whereas Rio hosts were scrambling to finish the athletes’ village in time for the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics, the 2028 athlete housing is already built – 11 years before the opening ceremony.

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New Jersey Bans Tech Suits for 12 & Unders

New Jersey Swimming voted to ban the use of tech suits for youth ages 12 & under.

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Golden Goggles 2017: The Official SwimSwam Ballot

SwimSwam’s picks for each of the Golden Goggle Awards.

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