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Futures Qualifier Sophie Henriksen (2022) Announces Verbal Commitment to Penn

Sophie Henriksen, a Futures qualifier in the 200 free, 100 back, and 100 fly, has announced her intention to swim for Penn in the class of 2026.

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New Michael Phelps Documentary Series to Debut on Peacock on April 14

The series will feature Phelps watching and reflecting on each of his Olympic races, along with Olympic commentators Dan Hicks and Rowdy Gaines.

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2021 Russian Olympic Trials: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Anna Egorova (pictured) will look to add a second event to her Olympic program in the women’s 200 freestyle on Day 4 in Kazan.

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All U.S. Olympic Trials Tickets to Be Refunded and Resold Due to Seating Change

Per USA Swimming, a new venue seating map was configured to ensure safe competition and to mitigate COVID-19 infection spread.

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USOPC and USADA Call for WADA Reform

The USOPC and USADA are calling for increased transparency, accountability, and more athlete involvement as part of WADA reform.

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Start Lists Released for Singular Brazilian Olympic Qualifier in Two Weeks

The meet has been limited to just 120 swimmers to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and some events have entry lists in the single digits as a result. 

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Colin McNew to Join Brother Chris in NCAA D2 with Commitment to Rollins

Colin McNew of Springfield Aquatics has committed to swim at Rollins College in Florida beginning in the fall of 2021.

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Hoffer, Lasco Highlight Pac-12 Men’s Swim and Dive Awards

Ryan Hoffer claimed his second straight Pac-12 Swimmer of the Year Award as Cal swept the end of the year swimming awards for the conference.

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Dall’8 Aprile La Terza Tappa Delle Pro Series: Le Sfide Da Non Perdere

Dall’8 al 12 aprile si terrà la terza tappa di Pro Series 2021, a Mission Viejo, in California, attesi molti big del nuoto a stelle e strisce

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Alexander Kudashev Brings Russian Olympic Roster To 18 On Day 4 In Kazan

Kudashev won the men’s 200 fly in a lifetime best of 1:55.48 to bring the Russian Olympic team roster up to 18 swimmers through four days of competition.

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La Corea Del Nord Non Parteciperà Ai Giochi Olimpici Di Tokyo

La Corea del Nord ha annunciato in un comunicato che non prenderà parte ai Giochi Olimpici di Tokyo a causa della pandemia da Covid-19

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Great Britain’s Jack Burnell Brings Curtain Down on Swimming Career

Switching to marathon swimming in 2013, Burnell secured a spot on the 2016 Olympic team, and in preparation for Rio, won silver at the 2016 European Champs.

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Benjamin Hance Wins First LC Aussie Title At Multi-Class Championships

USC Spartan Benjamin Hance became the fastest S14 Australian in the Men’s 100m Backstroke Multi-Class after blitzing the field in a time of 58.88.

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Denis Petrashov Lowers Kyrgyzstani 200 Breast Record At Russian Trials

Petrashov clocked 2:11.61 in the men’s 200 breaststroke semi-finals to lower his previous mark of 2:11.65 set at the 2019 World Championships.

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Men’s Recruiting Class Rankings Revisited: Top 12 Schools For 2017-2021

California pulled 5 of our top 20 recruits. All five scored in each of their 3 NCAA meets. None scored less than 70 points. And the class scored 529.5 total.

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