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Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Katie Ledecky

Already the greatest female swimmer of all-time, Ledecky stunned everyone when she broke a world record and had two other standout swims in Fort Lauderdale.

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Italia Argento Europeo Nella Staffetta Mista: Paltrinieri Firma La Rimonta

Con una frazione da manuale, Gregorio Paltrinieri trascina l’Italia al secondo posto nella staffetta mista 4×1500 metri agli Europei di acque libere

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John O’Connor, Coach Who Guided Branford To 15 High School State Championships, Dies at 80

Longtime Branford swim coach John O’Connor, who produced more than 200 All-State athletes and 12 All-Americans, died on May 23 at age 80.

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Paula Otero le dio la segunda medalla a España en el Europeo de aguas abiertas

En Croacia, tras el bronce de María de Valdés en el 5k femenino, la gallega ha sido segunda en esta prueba de reciente creación que son los 3km ‘knock-out’.

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CSCAA and MPSF Set Dates For 2025 Open Water Championships

The 2025 CSCAA Open Water Championships have found a new venue in Sarasota and the third edition of the MPSF Open Water Championships will be in Long Beach.

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La solución al tránsito en Los Angeles 2028: taxis aéreos

La red incluye vertipuertos en sedes clave de los Juegos de LA28, incluyendo el Stadium en Inglewood y el Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

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Where Does the U.S. Men’s Medley Relay Go Now?

None of the four men who swam on the silver-medal-winning men’s medley relay in Paris will swim this summer. What does that mean for Singapore?

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2025 U.S. Trials Previews: Smith Fends Off A Texas Takeover In Men’s 400 Free

Kieran Smith has been a mainstay for the U.S. on the major international stage in the 400 free, and his work will be cut out for him to do stay there in 2025.

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Longtime Texas Gold Coach Aubrey Knapper, Who Led 22 State Champions to 86 Titles, Dies At 62

Aubrey Knapper (pictured right), who coached with Texas Gold Swimming for the past 30 years, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 26th.

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CSCAA Updates Proposal For NCAA Championships: No New Events, 9th-16th Scored From Prelims

The CSCAA’s revised proposal tables adding new events to the NCAA Championships and scraps separate ‘B’ final sessions in favor of scoring 9-16 out of prelims

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Clareburt, Fairweather Headline New Zealand Roster For Singapore

Reigning 400m IM world champion Lewis Clareburt has been named to the New Zealand roster for this summer’s World Championships.

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World Juniors Medalist Katrina Bellio Returns To Racing After Three Shoulder Dislocations

Canadian World Juniors medalist Katrina Bellio returned to racing last week after nearly two years of battling multiple shoulder injuries.

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Statement From The American Swimming Coaches Association On “Enhanced Games”

The ASCA reaffirms its unwavering commitment to clean sport, athlete safety, and the core values that underpin fair and ethical competition.

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Judge Extends Order Blocking Trump From Barring Foreign Students At Harvard

Harvard is suing the Department of Homeland Security following Kristi Noem’s order to terminate Harvard’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program.

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Enter SwimSwam’s Pick ‘Em Contest For The 2025 U.S. National Championships!

The Pick’Em contest for the 2025 U.S. National Championships is now live, with the meet getting underway in Indianapolis next week!

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