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Oleksiak vs. Manuel II

We’re in for a treat next week.  The Arena Pro Swim Series stops in Atlanta and the second night features…

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Brad Snyder, Elizabeth Marks to Represent USA in Invictus Games

Paralympic Games Champion, Brad Snyder, is among the athletes competing in the 2017 Invictus Games.

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2017 Atlanta PSS Psych Sheet Features Leading Contenders for USA’s Worlds Team

Katie Ledecky headlines an incredibly deep field that will be appearing at next week’s Atlanta stop of the 2017 Pro Swim Series.

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Lochte Collects 2 Medals In 2017 Masters Nationals Debut

Still banned from this summer’s World Championships, American Ryan Lochte is still getting in some racing via Masters Nationals this weekend.

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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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