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Amherst College Picks Up Verbal from Winter Juniors Qualifier Finn Nadel

Iowa High School State finalist Finn Nadel has announced his decision to swim and study at Amherst College beginning in the fall of 2022.

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Versatile Swimmer and Futures Qualifier Josie Hood Verbals to Iowa

Josie Hood, a junior from Nebraska, has verbally committed to swim at the University of Iowa. She has Futures cuts in a variety of events.

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Breaststroker and Futures Qualifier Kylie Loving Commits to UNF

Kylie Loving will be staying in-state, committing to the University of North Florida. She is a Futures qualifier in the 100 breast.

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USA Swimming Confirms Cancellation of Pro Swim Series Event In Knoxville

The event, scheduled for January 12-15 in Knoxville, Tenn., has been canceled due to COVID-19.

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Stroke Analysis: Sakci vs. Van der Burgh 50 Breast World Record

Last week, Emre Sakci broke Cameron van der Burgh’s supersuited 50 breast World Record in a 24.95. How do their strokes compare?

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Swimmers With The Most Consecutive Years In The World’s Top 10

The multi-talented Sarah Sjostrom has closed out the year ranked inside the world’s top 10 in the women’s 50 and 100 butterfly 13 straight times.

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Rio Olympic Gold Medalist Joseph Schooling Entering Singapore National Service

Rio Olympic 100 butterfly Gold Medalist, Joseph Schooling, will join Singapore’s National Service as his seven year deferment is now over.

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Wyatt Carlton to Take Baton from Sister Emma at Tennessee in 2023-24

High school junior Wyatt Carlton of Bellingham Bay Swim Team in Bellingham, WA, has made a verbal commitment to the University of Tennessee class of 2027.

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“Best of the Rest” IMer Teagan Steinmetz Adds Verbal to NC State Class of 2027

2:02/4:16 IMer Teagan Steinmetz has announced her verbal commitment to the NC State Wolfpack for 2023-24.

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Ontario Shuts Down Most Indoor Spots; Olympic/Paralympic Trainees Excluded

Canada’s most-populous province, Ontario, has limited most indoor sports amid a spike in COVID cases. Elite athletes, including swimmers, will be exempted.

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2022 Tennessee Diving Invitational Kicks Off Monday In Knoxville

Tennessee will be joined by conference rivals Alabama, Auburn, Missouri and South Carolina, along with Miami (OH) and Wisconsin at the invite.

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Mauricio Ramirez, Adam Batson Added To U.S. Center For SafeSport Database

Mauricio Ramirez of Chicago, Ill., and Adam Batson of Chapel Hill, N.C., were both added under temporary suspension for allegations of misconduct.

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Terry Jones Leaving Magnolia Aquatic Club for Position with USA Swimming

Terry Jones, the founder and head coach of the Magnolia Aquatic Club in suburban Houston, is leaving the club for a position with USA Swimming.

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Futures Qualifier Caleb Thomas Commits to Old Dominion

Caleb Thomas will arrive on campus this fall with the immediate potential to make both backstroke ‘A’ finals at the conference level.

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Emily Seebohm Appears on Reality TV Show “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!”

Emily Seebohm appeared on the Australian version of “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” She announced the news via Instagram.

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