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Summer Juniors Qualifier Owen Watkins (2022) Gives Verbal Nod to Utah

Owen Watkins, a Summer Juniors qualifier in the 100 fly, has given a verbal commitment to the Utah Utes for 2022-23.

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Futures Qualifier Caitlin Horn Makes Verbal Commitment to Miami RedHawks

Sprinter Caitlin Horn from SwimMAC Carolina has verbally committed to Miami University (Ohio) for 2022-23 and beyond.

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Multi-Olympic Medal Contender Sarah Sjostrom Breaks Elbow

With fewer than 200 days until the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, a potentially big blow has been dealt to the women’s sprint free and fly events.

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Phelps v. Brady: The Similarities Between Two of the Greatest of All-Time

Tom Brady and Michael Phelps are considered two of the greatest athletes of all-time, and have many similarities between their careers.

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Freshman Youssef Ramadan Nearly Breaks Hokies 100 Fly Record at VT Invite Day 2

Virginia Tech freshman Youssef Ramadan came within a hair of the 100 fly school record on the second day of the Virginia Tech Invite.

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4 Japanese Men Post 51-Point 100 Butterfly Times In Tokyo

Takeshi Kawamoto was at the helm of a 4-man siege on the 100m butterfly event on the final day of action at the Japan Open.

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Harvard’s Jaycee Yegher to Finish her NCAA Eligibility at UVA in 2021-22

Harvard transfer Jaycee Yegher will give the Cavaliers their sixth breaststroker with NCAA-qualifying potential next fall.

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Manaudou Edges Grousset, Milak Posts 52.2 100 FL in Final Session of FFN – Nice

Manaudou, who leads the world rankings this season with a 21.73, went 22.34 to out-touch Maxime Grousset (22.36). 

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19-Yr-Old Shoma Sato Scorches Another 2:06 200 Breaststroke

Japan’s 19-year-old phenom Shoma Sato lowered his 200m breast lifetime best down to 2:06.74, with this representing his 2nd sub-2:07 performance this year.

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Paige Taber to Add Backstroke Depth to Kentucky’s Class of 2026

Paige Taber, a Summer Juniors qualifier in the 100 back and 200 back, has verbally committed to the University of Kentucky’s class of 2026.

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Shout from the Stands: Black people CAN swim

Nike Swim believes swimming is for everyone. This month, we have invited black swimmers to share their stories and experience of swimming black.

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Jack Aikins Drops 19.6/43.2 at Georgia 7A Champs, Helps Relays Set GA Records

Aikins powered West Forsyth’s free relays to state records. He was 19.64 anchoring the 200 (1:22.56) and 43.18 anchoring the 400 (3:03.13), 

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Lambert Girls Win Georgia 7A Title in 400 Free Relay Photo Finish Over Walton

Abigail McCulloh, an Auburn commit, won the 200 free (1:48.37) and 500 free (4:44.96), winning the latter by over 10 seconds.

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Grousset Edges Manaudou in 50 Free Prelims, 22.3 to 22.5, in Nice

Grousset was 22.32, clearing Manaudou by two-tenths (22.55) and another top French sprinter, Clement Mignon (22.89).

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Pavel Sankovich Shares Tips and Tricks to Develop Elite-Level Underwaters

Sankovich delves into his focuses, his kick counts, and even a few of his favorite sets, including 3×300 descend that sound much easier than they are

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