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Michael Couet Will Join 2020-21 Indiana Roster After Transferring From Texas

After spending the past two seasons at the University of Texas, Michael Couet has transferred and will be joining the Indiana Hoosiers beginning this fall.

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6 Things You Can do as a Recruit When You Can’t Visit Campus

The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for prospective college students. But recruits can still make the most of their college search with these tips.

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IOC & Tokyo 2020 Org Committee Meet On Coronavirus Countermeasures

The IOC and Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee met to discuss what a post-coronavirus pandemic Olympic Games might look like next year.

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Emma McKeon Golden On Several Fronts On Day 2 Of QLD SC C’ships

Olympic medalist Emma McKeon was in the water several times on day 2 of the Queensland SC Championships, reaping multiple golds.

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Maddy Gough Becomes 5th Fastest 1500 Freestyler All-Time

Less than a month after Maddy Gough established a new Aussie Record in the women’s SCM 1500 freestyle, the TSS Aquatic athlete dropped the mark even lower.

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On-Fire O’Callaghan Hits 57.00 SCM 100 Back For Another Aussie Age Record

16-year-old Mollie O’Callaghan continues to improve, knocking down lifetime bests and Aussie National Age Records along her path.

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Jon Urbanchek Retires From Coaching, Wins 2020 USA Swimming Award

Legendary coach Jon Urbanchek retired on August 31 from both his role as a USA Swimming National Team Technical Advisor, and as a swim coach.

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16-Year-Old O’Callaghan Cracks Atherton Aussie Age Record In 200 Back

Mollie O’Callaghan snagged two lifetime bests on day 1 of the 2020 Queensland Short Course Championships, including a huge 200 back Age Record.

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Duncan Scott Hits 1:41.9 SCM 200 Free At Stirling Time Trial

Suited up and timed electronically, Duncan Scott was among Stirling swimmers who busted out promising swims to kick-off their push to the Tokyo Olympic Games.

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Virginia Sophomore Kate Douglass Swims Fastest-Ever Time in 100 Yard IM

Kate Douglass has swum the fastest time ever in the women’s 100 yard IM. While the race is somewhat of a novelty, it is an official NCAA event.

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LIVE RECAP: Sean Conway Breaks UVA Pool Record in Season-Opening Intrasquad

For the first time in SwimSwam history, we’re recapping an intrasquad. Yes, we really do miss college swimming that much.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 74% of Voters Favor Bubble Model For ISL 2020

Almost three-quarters of voters favor a ‘bubble’ for the International Swimming League, with swimmers & coaches quarantined to hotels and training facilities.

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Dolfin Swim of the Week: Schoemaker’s 2:18.2 & The ISL That Could Have Been

South Africa’s Tatjana Schoenmaker blasted a 2:18.20 in the 200 short course yard breaststroke this week, smashing the national and continental record.

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MAC To Resume Football November 4 With Six-Game Season

The last top-level Division I conference has rejoined the fall 2020 football season: the Mid-American Conference will resume football in November.

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WATCH LIVE: University of Virginia Season-Opening Intrasquad Meet

The meet will serve as the collegiate debut for Alex Walsh, the top freshman female swimmer in the country this NCAA season.

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