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In Honor of ‘The Match II,’ Relive Michael Phelps’ World Record 2012 Putt

Shortly after winning four gold medals in London and ostensibly retiring from swimming, Phelps set a world record in another sport.

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NCAA Exploring Unique Options for Holding Fall Championships

The NCAA has begun to explore options for holding its 22 fall championships after coronavirus forced the cancellation of all winter and spring championships.

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Bruno Fratus E’ Tornato In Acqua A Coral Springs In Florida

Il vice campione del mondo dei 50 stile libero, Bruno Fratus è tornato a nuotare in Florida, nella piscina del Club di Coral Springs.

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4 Summer Leagues in Suburban Philadelphia Cancel Summer Seasons

While most of the leagues’ pools do intend to open for the summer of 2020, the logistics of holding large-scale swim meets while emerging from a pandemic was too much for league organizers.

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Chloe Freeman Commits to BYU with a 100 Back Time Better than the School Record

Freeman’s best time in the 100 yard backstroke is faster than the BYU School Record in that event by almost half-a-second.

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Dean Boxall Named Australian Swimming Coach of the Year

Dean Boxall has been named the Australian Swimming Coaches And Teachers Association Coach of the Year after his team’s successes.

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Duke Adds Diver Emily Rakestraw to Class of 2020

A newcomer to the sport after spending 10 years as a gymnast, diver Emily Rakestraw has commited to join the Duke Blue Devils beginning in the fall of 2020.

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British Swimmers Adlington and Simmonds Nominated for Best Woman’s Sport Moment

British swimmers and world record holders Rebecca Adington and Ellie Simmonds have been nominated by BBC Sport for the Best British Woman’s Sporting Moment.

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Could UConn Athletics Teams Be Next on the Chopping Block?

Mike Anthony, who covers UConn Athletics for the Hartford Courant, says that he believes the school should cut as many as 8 sports.

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SEC Will Allow Voluntary ‘Strength & Conditioning’ Exercises to Resume June 8

SEC institutions can begin holding in-person voluntary workouts as soon as June 8th, though not all sports are expected to immediately return to campus.

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FULL MATCH REPLAY: Caeleb Dressel’s ISL Debut in Naples, Italy

Caeleb Dressel made his International Swimming League debut in the 2019 season’s 2nd stop in Naples, Italy, and picked up MVP honors in his first try.

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Connecticut Says Pools Will Open in Phase 2, June 20th at Earliest

Connecticut, the home state of U.S. National Team swimmer Kieran Smith (above), has said that pools will reopen in Phase 2 of the state’s coronavirus…

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Backstroker Mie Due Announces Commitment to South Dakota State

Mie Due from Swim Torrance has announced her commitment to South Dakota State University for 2020-21.

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Michigan Adds Winter Juniors Finalist Charles Morici for 2020-21

Canyons Aquatic Club’s Charles Morici will swim for the University of Michigan in the class of 2024.

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53-Second Backstroker Kyla Alexander Transfers from Louisville to Nevada

Alexander, whose best times would have been worth over 50 points at last year’s Mountain West Conference Championship meet, swam 1 season at Louisville.

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