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James Sabatino Added to USA Swimming Banned List

Per USA Swimming, James Sabatino has been added to the list of individuals permanently suspended or ineligible for USA Swimming membership.

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Olympians Flickinger and Grevers Set to Make Season Debuts in Austin

Two-time Olympian Matt Grevers will compete for the first time since Olympic Trials this week in Austin.

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Chuck Wielgus to Retire as Executive Director of USA Swimming

USA Swimming Executive Director Chuck Wielgus has announced his retirement as of Wednesday afternoon.

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Phelps, Ledecky Nominated for 2017 Laureus World Sports Awards

Swimming stars Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky have been named as nominees for the 2017 Laureus World Sports Awards.

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David Plummer Retires With Heartfelt Letter To Family, Competitors

It was as good a redemption story as you’ll find: David Plummer made the U.S. Olympic team for Rio four years after finishing a heart-breaking third at 2012 Trials. Now, with Olympic gold and bronze to his name, Plummer is officially retiring from the sport.

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Schedule For ASCA 2017 World Clinic Released

The American Swim Coaches Association has released their clinic dates and schedule for the ASCA 2017 World Clinic in Washington, DC.

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Familiar Schedule, But No Relays, for the 2017 USA Worlds Trials

There will be a familiar schedule for the 2017 Phillips 66 National Championships and World Championships Trials, albeit without any relays contested at this meet.

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WATCH: Transylvania University Lip Dub’s 24k Magic

Transylvania University Swim and Dive put up a great cover/lip dub of Bruna Mars’ 24K Magic while on the team bus featuring most of the women’s team and a few members of the men’s team.

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WATCH: Indiana University Takes On Bermuda Training Trip

Indiana University spent seven days in Bermuda for their annual training camp and of course, made a video highlighting some beautiful shots if the island mixed in with some amazing training footage.

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Ledecky’s Rio Goals 3 Years Out: 3:56, 8:05 and Win 200 Free (VIDEO)

USA Swimming continues to profile some of the stars of the 2016 Olympics, this week posting a video highlighting Katie Ledecky. Of note: Ledecky recounts her Rio goals from three years earlier – and no surprise, she nailed all three.

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WATCH: St. Cloud State University Training Trip Video

St. Cloud State University Swimming and Diving traded in the cold winter of Minnesota for the warm sun in San Jaun, Puerto Rico for their annual winter training trip.

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WATCH: Penn Swimming & Diving Training Trip Video

The University of Pennsylvania Men’s swimming and Diving spent their 2016-17 winter training trip at Boca Raton High School in Fort Lauderdale.

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Southern California Swimming Membership Dropping

Based on a document from the Southern California Swimming House of Delegates Meeting, membership appears to be decreasing within Southern California Swimming.

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Dagny Knutson’s Lawsuit Drags On, Appealing Judge’s Order

Dagny Knutson’s legal battle against her former attorney wages on as she tries to put her career as a professional swimmer in the past.

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VIDEO: Mainland Boys Break Two More National High School Records

The Mainland Regional High School boys broke two more national high school records in one swim Friday night. After taking down the short course meter 200 free relay record, the same foursome broke the 400 free relay record as well as the 100 freestyle record with Destin Lasco’s leadoff split.

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