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Michael Phelps habla claro sobre su salud mental durante la pandemia

Michael Phelps ha hablado sobre el estado de su salud mental y ha detallado por qué el momento actual es particularmente difícil para él.

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FINA Announces Postponement of World Short Course Championships to 2021

The announcement comes after FINA previously postponed the FINA World Aquatics Championships from 2021 to 2022 to avoid an Olympic conflict.

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World Championship medalist Hali Flickinger, #SwimON

Hali Flickinger, #SwimON: “When the world slowed down, we never turned off. We never lost sight of our goals– we adapted & got creative.”

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Handling The COVID-19 Break Is Nothing New For Peter Lermo

Lermo, a member of the US Paralympic National Team, is familiar with taking extended time out of the water due to surgery. COVID-19 is just another challenge.

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As Israel Continues Reopening, Full Plan for Swimming’s Return Announced

The next five weeks or so will see the return of all clubs, followed by dual meets and other small competitions restarting in July.

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SwimSwam Podcast: Calypso Sheridan on Future in USA, Past in AUS

Calypso says that although she’s not totally sure, she think’s she’ll return to Northwestern to finish her senior year without Kipp

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Breaststroker Kyleigh Harms Commits to University of North Florida

Florida native Kyleigh Harms has committed to swim for the University of North Florida beginning fall 2020. She will be joining the Osprey’s class of 2024.

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Greek Swimmer Angeliki Maria Argyropoulou Commits to University of Findlay

Greece’s Angeliki Maria Argyropoulou has committed to swim for DII University of Findlay beginning fall 2020. She will be joining the class of 2024.

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Book Excerpt: Master Of The Mask by Olympian Kim Rhodenbaugh Lewallen

Master of the Mask, an Olympic Swimmer’s Long Journey to Freedom, is a #1 bestseller on Amazon in the Olympic and Paralympic category.

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North Carolina Governor Officially Clears Pools to Reopen on Friday, May 22

North Carolina has announced that pools will be included as part of its Phase 2 reopening plan, which is due to begin on Friday.

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Wisconsin Picks Up In-State Sprinter with 19.1 Relay Split, Ben Wiegand

At the 2020 WIAA D1 Champs, Wiegand anchored Sun Prairie High School’s 200 free relay to a state title with a huge 19.11 anchor leg. 

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Sprinter Nick Toepfer Verbals to LSU for Fall 2021

At the 2019 YMCA LC Nationals last summer, Toepfer of the South Shore YMCA swam to a third-place finish in the 200m back (2:06.67).

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Texas A&M University Re-Opens Some On Campus Aquatics Facilities Thursday

Lanes in 2 of Texas A&M’s pools can be reserved for 50 minutes at a time beginning May 21. The main natatorium that hosted the 2009 NCAA Championships (above) will not open.

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Ranking the 2020 Men’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #5-8

When you recruit a butterflyer and a miler, and still add immediate upgrades to your 200 free relay. How did Georgia do it? Range, range, and more range.

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High School Swimmers Appear On Fox & Friends For Petition To Reopen NJ Pools

Two New Jersey high school swimmers appeared on the Fox & Friends TV show to talk about their petition asking New Jersey’s governor to reopen pools.

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