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Former Aussie Head Coach Verhaeren To Take Over French Squads Post-Tokyo

Former Australian head coach Jacco Verhaeren may have left his post down under, but he’s now taking over a swimming powerhouse once again.

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Rice University Snags Verbal from Winter Junior Nationals Qualifier Lily Cramer

Breast/IM specialist Lily Cramer has sent her verbal commitment to swim for the Rice University Owls beginning in the fall of 2022.

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Tokyo 2020 Round-up: Australian Softball Team First To Arrive in Japan

The Australian women’s softball team touched down in Japan today, becoming the first team to travel there since the Games were first postponed

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Nathan Mundt on Becoming Head Coach of Iowa After Team Cuts Men’s Program

Mundt takes over after 17-year head coach Marc Long declined the opportunity to continue with the program when the men’s team was cut.

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Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training Purchases Myrtha Olympic Trials WU Pool

The Circle Square Foundation has purchased the pool to be used at a new aquatics facility, Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training (FAST) in Ocala, Florida.

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2021 Mare Nostrum Canet – Day 2 Prelims Recap

World Record holder Sarah Sjostrom swam her first 100 free since injuring her elbow, posting a 54.90 in prelims this morning.

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WADA Announces Approval Of Dried Blood Spot Testing Method

The World Anti-Doping Agency has announced the approval of dried blood spot testing as a method of doping control, set to come into effect later this year.

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Psych Sheets Drop For Wave I of 2021 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials

USA Swimming has released psych sheets for Wave I of the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, which begin this Friday in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Elizabeth Beisel Will Attempt 20km Fundraiser Swim to Block Island in August

On August 30, 3-time Olympian Elizabeth Beisel is going to attempt to become the first woman to complete the 20km swim between Pt. Judith and Block Island.

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Nathan Adrian Stars in ‘Fighting Spirit’ Modelo Commercial

Three-time Olympian Nathan Adrian graced the television world on Monday night by appearing in a commercial for Modelo, a Mexican-based brewery company.

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With 2 Weeks Until Trials Canada’s Cole Pratt Hits 53.81 / 1:57.96 Back Double

With only weeks to go until Canadian Olympic Trials, Pratt cleared the FINA A in the 100 and got within 0.50 in the 200.

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Weyant Sisters Make Final Push Before Trials at SYS Memorial Meet

Both Weyant sisters demonstrated their readiness for Trials at the SYS Memorial meet, taking big wins and nearing best times in some events.

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Sarah Sjostrom Surprises Herself By Cracking 25 In First Post-Injury 50 Free

World record holder Sarah Sjostrom made her long-awaited return to racing in Canet, France, hitting a 24.68 50 freestyle

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12 Texas Longhorns Set For U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Diving

A dozen current, former and future University of Texas divers are scheduled to compete at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Diving starting on Sunday, June 6

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2021 Mare Mostrum Monaco: Hosszu Leads Money Tables With €1450 From 6 Events

The top earner in Monaco was Hungarian Katinka Hosszu, who picked up €1,450 (~$1,771.05 USD) from placing top three in six of her eight events.

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