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Ranking the 2019 Women’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #1-4

The #1 class this year will be led by the #1 recruit, Kate Douglass. Check out our top 4 incoming NCAA classes for this season.

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Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Gretchen Walsh

Between U.S. Nationals and World Juniors, Gretchen Walsh was on fire in the month of August, dropping her best times in five events and winning six WJ golds.

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NCAA Scorer Mario Koenigsperger to Take Olympic Redshirt Season

At 1:00.83, Koenigsperger is close to the FINA ‘A’ cut (and NZ qualifying standard) for the 2020 Olympics in the 100 breast, which is a 59.93. 

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Courtney Caldwell Announces Medical Disqualification from Swimming

“This sport has taught me exactly who I want to be & how I want to suit up for battle when the going gets tough,” said Caldwell in an Instagram post.

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Competitor Coach of the Month: Mike Bottom, Michigan

After a surprise World Championships gold in July, Mike Bottom’s crew kept moving with a Pan Ams gold and a slew of big U.S. Nationals swims in August.

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6 Home Dates Highlight Indiana State’s 2019-20 Schedule

Indiana State opens its season in Lawrence, Kansas, on Sept. 14 and kicks off its home campaign with the Blue-White Intrasquad meet on Sept. 27.

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Funky Trunks and Funkita Announce the APEX Predator Cyclone Tech Suit

Australian swimwear brands Funky Trunks and Funkita are excited to announce the release of the APEX Predator Tech Suit in the new dynamic Cyclone print.

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Dolfin Swim of the Week: Grgic’s True WJR Caps World Juniors

Franko Grgic is faster at age 16 than greats like Grant Hackett or Sun Yang were throughout their junior careers. He’s #6 in the world while still a teenager.

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SwimSwam Pulse: Wilson Leads Poll Of US Medley Relay Breaststroke Hopefuls

Andrew Wilson has been #1 among Americans in the 100 breast for the past two years, so it’s not terribly surprising to see him dominate this poll.

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Victoria Ireland Brings Diversity to UNC Class of 2020 With Verbal Commitment

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USA Wins Three Silvers on Day 3 of World Deaf Championships

Emily Massengale (1500m), Molly Likins (50 breast) and Carli Cronk (200 fly) each won silver medals, while Likin set an American Deaf Record on WDSC Day 3.

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William & Mary Swimming Names Kristine Gaswint as Assistant Coach

Assistant coach Kristine Gaswint will assist with all administrative, recruiting, and training aspects associated with improving William & Mary’s program.

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Abrosimov, Cunha Take Seventh Leg of Marathon Swim World Series in Ohrid

Kirill Ambrosimov (RUS) and Ana Marcela Cunha (BRA) were the winners of the seventh leg of the Marathon Swim World Series, staged in Ohrid Lake, Macedonia.

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2-Time Worlds Team Member Abrahm DeVine to Join Team Elite in San Diego

The Seattle native and recent Stanford graduate DeVine is heading to San Diego to train under David Marsh.

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Minnesota Picks Up Verbal Commitment from Breaststroker Antonio Octaviano

Antonio Octaviano of Radnor Aquatic Club and The Haverford School will join the Golden Gophers in the fall of 2020.

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