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Where Does the U.S. Men’s Medley Relay Go Now?

None of the four men who swam on the silver-medal-winning men’s medley relay in Paris will swim this summer. What does that mean for Singapore?

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2025 U.S. Trials Previews: Smith Fends Off A Texas Takeover In Men’s 400 Free

Kieran Smith has been a mainstay for the U.S. on the major international stage in the 400 free, and his work will be cut out for him to do stay there in 2025.

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Longtime Texas Gold Coach Aubrey Knapper, Who Led 22 State Champions to 86 Titles, Dies At 62

Aubrey Knapper (pictured right), who coached with Texas Gold Swimming for the past 30 years, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 26th.

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CSCAA Updates Proposal For NCAA Championships: No New Events, 9th-16th Scored From Prelims

The CSCAA’s revised proposal tables adding new events to the NCAA Championships and scraps separate ‘B’ final sessions in favor of scoring 9-16 out of prelims

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Clareburt, Fairweather Headline New Zealand Roster For Singapore

Reigning 400m IM world champion Lewis Clareburt has been named to the New Zealand roster for this summer’s World Championships.

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World Juniors Medalist Katrina Bellio Returns To Racing After Three Shoulder Dislocations

Canadian World Juniors medalist Katrina Bellio returned to racing last week after nearly two years of battling multiple shoulder injuries.

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Statement From The American Swimming Coaches Association On “Enhanced Games”

The ASCA reaffirms its unwavering commitment to clean sport, athlete safety, and the core values that underpin fair and ethical competition.

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Judge Extends Order Blocking Trump From Barring Foreign Students At Harvard

Harvard is suing the Department of Homeland Security following Kristi Noem’s order to terminate Harvard’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program.

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Enter SwimSwam’s Pick ‘Em Contest For The 2025 U.S. National Championships!

The Pick’Em contest for the 2025 U.S. National Championships is now live, with the meet getting underway in Indianapolis next week!

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SwimSwam Pulse: 75.6% Favor China In Men’s 4×100 Medley Relay This Year

China roared to the gold medal in the men’s 4×100 medley relay at last summer’s Olympics, and many are favoring them to win the world title this summer.

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German Olympian Rafael Miroslaw Makes The Move To Arizona State To Start His Pro Career

German Olympian Rafael Miroslaw, who owns LCM bests of 47.92/1:45.83 in the 100/200 free, has moved to ASU to begin his professional career.

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arena Swim of the Week: 16-Year-Old Alyssa Sagle Rips 28.51 50 Back At AP Race International

Sagle’s swim ranks her 8th in the girls’ 15-16 age group since 2012, trailing a lofty group of swimmers that includes Regan Smith and Phoebe Bacon.

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The Secret To Fast Swimming: It’s More Than You Think

The next time you dive into a pool, take a closer look at the lane lines. They might just be the unsung heroes behind your best times.

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2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Olympic Veterans Out in Full Force for Women’s 200 Back

The women’s 200 back is shaping up to be a thrilling race with six Olympians in the mix, five of whom are all seeded within the top eight.

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Sweet Briar College Selects Bill Nicholson To Head Swim Program

Nicholson comes to Sweet Briar from Division II Maryville University, where he served as the head swimming and diving coach for the past four years.

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