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IOC to Consult With Athletes’ Commission on Protests, Expression at Olympics

In a statement Wednesday, the IOC said it plans to consult with its Athletes’ Commission on how Olympians can “express themselves,” however.

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Summer Juniors Qualifier Megan Schultze Verbally Commits to Rice for 2021

Megan Schultze, a potential C-USA A-finalist in three events, has announced her verbal commitment to Rice’s class of 2025.

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The Kroehler Family YMCA, One of My First Swimming Homes, Closes for Good

This won’t be the last pool lost to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which will shape the face of our sport for years to come.

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The IOC Will Lose the Podium Protest Battle, No Matter How Hard They Fight

Regardless of what the IOC does, podium protests will be a focal point of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The only decision left is whether the IOC wants…

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Sex Abuse Survivors, Allard Call For Hinchey To Purge USA Swimming Of Enablers

Attorney Bob Allard and three sexual abuse survivors called on USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey to purge the organization of those who covered up sexual abuses.

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IOC Plans To Reduce Overall Athlete Quota For Paris 2024 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee plans to reduce the overall athlete quota from about 11,000 to 10,500 for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Hangzhou 2022 Goes Underground

Catch up on this week’s Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring swimming stories spanning Arizona to Panama to China to Australia.

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Returning Conference Points: Big Talents Incoming For ACC Women

Virginia is in the midst of a recruiting tear – but how do their returning points stack up after graduating a few key contributors?

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Three More Sex Abuse Suits Against USA Swimming Involving Ivey, Uchiyama & King

Six women say are suing USA Swimming for failing to protect them from abuse by now-banned swim coaches Mitch Ivey, Everett Uchiyama and Andy King.

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Tokyo 2020, IOC Look Toward Simplified Games, Present Progress Reports

Tokyo 2020 and the IOC released documents on positioning, principles for re-planning, and a roadmap to the Games on Tuesday.

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SIU Awarded Bid to Host 2021 Missouri Valley Swimming & Diving Championship

Southern Illinois University has been awarded the right to host the Missouri Valley Conference Championships for women’s swimming and diving in 2021.

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Guidelines, Timeline Set for Pools Reopening in Washington State

The state of Washington has announced guidelines for the reopening of staffed water recreation facilities under “Modified Phase 1” of its reopening plan. 

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Epic Swims: Michael Phelps Wins Gold, Breaks WR in 200 IM at 2007 Worlds

Among a career of dominant swims and a dominant 2008 Olympic Games performance, a year prior, in 2007, Phelps was possibly at his most dominant.

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Stanford’s Ben Hallock Repeats as Peter J. Cutino Award Recipient

Stanford water polo player Ben Hallock was named the recipient of the 2020 Peter J. Cutino Award after leading the Cardinals to an NCAA Championship,

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Team Elite Returns to 50 Meter Training Pool in La Jolla

A group of Team Elite swimmers were able to return to training in a 50 meter pool in San Diego on Wednesday as the area moves into Phase 3 of reopening.

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