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ISL Depth Charts: DC Trident Taking Enhanced Sprint Squad to Naples

With only days to go until the first meet of the 2021 ISL season, the DC Trident have confirmed list of the athletes they will send to Naples, Italy.

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ACC A Finalist 50 Freestyler Rebecca Moynihan Taking 5th Year at Florida State

Moynihan competed on FSU’s ACC Championships 200 free, 400 free, 200 medley and 400 medley relays, posting a 21.65 split on the anchor of the 200 medley relay

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FINA UltraMarathon Swim Series 2021: France’s Reymond, Cassignol, Win 25km Gold

French athletes Axel Reymond and Oceane Cassignol won the 25km races at the inaugural leg of the 2021 FINA Ultramarathon Swim Series in North Macedonia.

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The Official Tokyo 2020 SwimSwam Crossword Puzzle

The SwimSwam Crossword Puzzle is back, ready to challenge your brain now that the dust has settled from the 2020 Olympic Games.

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Luiz Borges Will Not Take 5th Year at Michigan, Moves to VT With Sergio Lopez

Luis Borges has made the move to Blacksburg, Virginia to train with Sergio Lopez and the Virginia Tech-based pro group Pinnacle Racing.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Atkinson To Receive Honorary Degree

Catch up on the latest edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, our collection of swimming stories collected from around the web.

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Only 3 Swimmers From Top 9 Teams in Men’s 400 Medley at 2021 NCAAs Graduated

Adam Chaney led off Florida’s 3rd-place 400 medley relay at last year’s NCAA Championships. The Gators will return their entire relay for next season.

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Indian Swimmers Discuss Struggle to Recreate Best Performances in Tokyo

Srihari Nataraj and Sajan Prakash achieved FINA ‘A’ cuts at the end of June, but were unable to match their best times at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Breaking Down the New ISL Gems and Stars Ranking System

The ISL is implementing a new GEMS and STARS ranking system to allow athletes, coaches, and fans to closely monitor event rankings.

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More Than Half of Swimming Times in Tokyo 2020 Were Faster than Beijing 2008

More than half of times swam in Tokyo 2020 were faster than Beijing 2008, which featured full-body polyurethane super-suits.

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British Masters Swimming ‘Pioneer’ John Gordon Dies at 76

John Gordon, a 1966 Commonwealth Games finalist, died at the age of 76. He founded the prominent British Masters team Spencer Swim Team in 1977.

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TAC Titan Abigail Clark Verbally Commits to George Washington University

George Washington University nabbed a verbal commitment from Abigail Clark. The backstroke specialist will join the school’s class of 2026.

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Versatile Ann Chappell Ellington Commits to James Madison for Fall 2022

Ann Chappell Ellington has announced her commitment to James Madison beginning for fall 2022 with best times that have the potential to make 4 ‘A’ finals.

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Freestyler Julia Fifer Commits to George Washington for 2022-2023 School Year

Winter Juniors Qualifier Julia Fifer has committed to George Washington University beginning for the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Dubai Now Home to World’s Deepest Pool at 196 Feet

Deep Dive Dubai now holds the world record for the deepest pool at about 196 feet. The freshwater pool features an underwater city.

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