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Looking Back at Day 2 of the 2012 and 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials

We still want to honor the would-have-been Day 2 of the 2020 Olympic Trials, by reliving Day 2 of the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Trials.

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Illinois To Allow 50 People or 50% Capacity In Pools As State Moves To Phase 4

Illinois will move to Phase 4 of its reopening plan on Friday, allowing pools to operate at 50% capacity (with a 50-person maximum).

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Australian Coach Dean Pugh Diagnosed With Adenocarcinoma Lung Cancer

Australian coach Dean Pugh has been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma lung cancer, and his community has set up a GoFundMe page to help pay his medical expenses.

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Madrid Annouces Plans To Resume Old Aquatics Center Construction

In terms of capacity, the facility can initially accommodate 1,900 spectators although that number can stretch up to 4,500 attendees.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Peter Bernek Latest to Join the Future Dads Club

Read up on swimming stories from around the web, including a baby due for Hungarian multi-international medalist Peter Bernek.

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Breaststroker and Cancer Survivor Emma Warner Commits to NAU

Sedona Swim Team’s Emma Warner has committed to swim for DI Northern Arizona University beginning in fall 2020. She will join the Lumberjacks’ class of 2024.

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SwimSwam Podcast: Olympic and World Champ Tom Jager, The Godfather Of Speed

Olympic Champion Tom Jager held the 50m free world record longer than any man in the history of swimming, 12 years. Listen to The Godfather of Speed.

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WADA Publishes Athlete Anti-Doping Rights Governing Prize Money, ID Requests

WADA affirmed that athletes can request ID from doping control agents, and also required that prize money be redistributed after a failed doping test.

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French Swimmers Now Given Two Olympic Qualification Opportunities

The 2021 French Winter Championships scheduled for December 10th-13th in Saint-Raphael will serve as the preliminary Olympic selection competition.

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Bjorn Seeliger Breaks Swedish Junior Record in 50 Free

Incoming Cal freshman Bjorn Seeliger broke his own Swedish Junior National Record in the 50 free last week, clocking a 22.06

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Scotland, Australia & Sweden All Check-In With More Meet Cancellations

Although coronavirus lockdowns are easing up a bit around the world, life and sport as we know it will take a very long time to get back to normal.

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Southern Connecticut State Diver Jaylon Nixon Dies In Car Crash

Southern Connecticut State University men’s swimming and diving team member Jaylon Nixon died over the weekend in a car accident.

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See 2389 New Swim Jobs You Might Love

If you don’t like the career you’re in, you might want to work in the swimming community and be a part of our swimming family! Go here to see 2789 Swim Jobs.

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Train Safe with SwimOutlet’s Training Bundles!

The CDC has highlighted that swimming in pools is safe, but experts have also recommended bringing your own equipment. See SwimOutlet’s Train Safe Bundles.

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7 Reasons Why Yoga Can Take Your Swimming to the Next Level

Implementing a yoga practice designed for the unique needs of swimmers is an effective way to enhance your dry land training and your performance…

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