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European Champion Sophie Hansson Is Joining the Loughborough Training Group

Sophie Hansson, the 2021 NCAA Champion in the 100 and 200 yard breaststrokes, will forego her COVID-waiver ‘super senior’ season of eligibility and train at Loughborough University in the UK.

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Abdelrahman Elaraby Shares Suicide Attempt, Encourages Others to Seek Help

The Louisville senior has shared his story of attempted suicide and encourages others suffering from depression to seek help.

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Futures Qualifier Aaron Ervin Commits to NAIA Loyola University New Orleans

Aaron Ervin from Cypress, Texas has announced that he will swim and study at NAIA Loyola University in New Orleans in the fall of 2022. 

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Beyond The Lane Lines: West Australia Gets Aquatic Facility Cash Infusion

Catch up on smaller stories from around the web in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, including news from the country of Australia.

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USA Swimming Says No Decision Yet on 2023 World University Games

USA Swimming has not yet made a decision about whether it will send a team to the World University Games in 2022 in Chengdu.

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Evgeny Rylov Opts Not To Appeal Nine-Month FINA Suspension

Rylov was suspended for nine months by the FINA after he attended a pro-war rally in Russia in mid-March.

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Italians Cocconcelli, Marcotti Among UNC Asheville’s 2022 Recruiting Class

Italian natives Beatrice Cocconcelli and Anna Marcotti will join the Bulldogs in the fall, adding some high-end freestyle and IM options to the team’s lineup.

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Ryan Lochte Describes the Moment He Achieved His Lifelong Goal

Watch Ryan Lochte earn his first individual Olympic gold medal in the 200 back, topping Aaron Peirsol and breaking the world record in the process.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 41% Pick Weinstein’s 200 FR As Top Women’s Surprise of Trials

Weinstein became the fastest 15-year-old in U.S. history en route to locking down an individual spot at the World Championships in the women’s 200 freestyle.

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Retrial Date Set For Australian Swim Instructor Facing 21 Sexual Abuse Charges

A former Mosman swim instructor will have a retrial in August as he faces 21 charges of alleged sexual abuse. He was acquitted on five charges in late 2020.

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France’s Velly, Germany’s Beck Claim Wins At Leg 2 of LEN Open Water Cup

17-year-old Frenchman Sacha Velly emerged over an experienced field in the men’s race, while Leonie Beck topped the women by eight seconds.

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Six Coaches Inducted Into ISCA Hall of Fame As Members Of The Class Of 2020/21

Former U.S. Olympic and World Championship team coaches Jon Urbanchek and Steve Bultman were among those inducted into the ISCA Hall of Fame.

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Everyone’s Protected With Summer League Swimming’s Safer Summer Program

Summer League Swimming’s Safer Summer Program provides you with all of our quality products to help create a safer summer for everyone.

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Colorado Boys High School State Championship Psych Sheets & Preview

The Colorado Boys High School State Championships will take place over the next three days, with 4A on Thursday/Friday and 5A slated for Friday/Saturday. 

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