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Winter Juniors Qualifier Edie Sawyer Makes Verbal Pledge to Ohio Bobcats

Seneca Valley Swim Club’s Edie Sawyer has announced her verbal commitment to Ohio University for 2021-22.

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Texas A&M Reveals Name of New Swimming and Diving Facility

Texas A&M has officially named its new swimming and diving facility: the Anne S. & Henry B. “Hank” Paup ’70 Pavilion Swimming & Diving.

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San Jose State Athletic Trainer Retires Amid Reopened Sexual Misconduct Case

San Jose State athletic trainer Scott Shaw has retired after the school reopened an investigation into 2009 complaints of inappropriate behavior.

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UNC-Wilmington Adds Another for 2021: UDAC Sprinter Molly Braun

At the 2020 Pennsylvania 3A HS Champs, Braun placed sixth in the 100 fly after hitting a lifetime best 55.29 in prelims.

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Texas 6A Finalist Sarah Rogillio Sends Verbal Nod to UNC-Wilmington

Rogillio would’ve topped the Seahawks’ top time lists last year in the 500 free, and she would’ve been up there in both IM events, too.

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Former German National Team Coach Lamodke Takes Over Essen

Frank Lamodke is returning to the German Swimming FEderatio (DSV), this time as head of the national training centre in Essen.

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Emma Shaughnessy Is the Latest Commitment to the Indiana Breaststroke Tradition

Shaughnessy, a high school senior in New Jersey, is a YMCA National Record holder as part of a 2018 200 meter medley relay.

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West Virginia University Announces Virtual 1650 Swim

Registration is open to join West Virginia Mountaineer’s alumnus and the public swimming community in their virtual 1650 swim on October 17th – 18th.

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Notre Dame Picks Up Winter Juniors Finalist Bryce Ortanes for 2021

Ortanes finished 12th in the 50 free (20.42/20.38 in prelims) and 13th in the 100 back (48.93/48.76 in prelims) at the 2019 Winter Junior Champs – West.

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Kentucky Associate Head Coach Chip Kline Hired to Lead Indiana Swim Club

Chip Kline, who has a long history at some of the country’s top collegiate programs, will take on a new role next season: head coach of a USA Swimming club.

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SwimSwam Podcast: Jake Magahey Explains Rangy Freestyle Skills & Sets

Magahey was one of the rangiest freestylers we had ever ranked as a high schooler, and he explains what he likes about shorter and longer events

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Dressel Analyzes Three Races in One in 2019 ISL American Derby 50 Skins Final

Caeleb Dressel has released the 7th installment in the “Dissect” series, analyzing three races in one with the Skins Final from the 2019 ISL American Derby.

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2028 Los Angeles Olympics Reveals Revolving Emblem with Focus on Diversity

2016 Rio Olympic medalist Simone Manuel joins the team to develop the emblem for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Darian Townsend Promoted to Head Coach of OUAZ

Darian Townsend, who won an Olympic gold medal as part of South Africa’s 400 free relay in 2004, has been promoted to head swim coach at Ottawa University.

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Scotland Has Soft Reopening While England Faces Leisure Pool Crisis

Swim England Chief Executive Jane Nickerson reveals a new report that one in five swimming pools will permanently close due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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