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Serdinov, Phelps, Crocker: 3 Heats, 3 Consecutive World Records in the 100 Fly

As Serdinov celebrated Phelps charged down the pool, his back-end speed propelling him ahead of the minutes-old record Serdinov set in the first semifinal.

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NAIA University of Jamestown Opens Head Coach Search to Add Women’s Swim Team

The private liberal arts college in North Dakota has opened the search for a head coach with the goal of adding a women’s swim team for the 2021-22 season. 

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Japan’s Yui Ohashi Discovers Something New About Her Swimming

Japan’s premier IM specialist Yui Ohashi discusses a delayed Olympics, possible retirement and the key to her swimming efficiency.

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Dryland Swimming Workouts #18 – Toilet Paper Fitness

To maximize your muscle gains, eat a high-protein meal after your dryland workout – Shawn would prefer one cooked over an open fire like the Vikings.

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2006 Russian Champion Ksenia Vereshchagina Dies at 32 from ‘Long Illness’

32-year old retired Russian swimmer Ksenia Sergeyevna Vereshchagina died on Monday, succumbing to an undisclosed lengthy illness. Vereschagina was a member…

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Coronavirus and Your Summer Swim Team

Summer swim teams can help their community rally together through these uncertain times. Although we don’t suggest rallying together as it’s depicted here!

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Olympic Torch Display Cancelled Amid Escalating COVID-19 Threat

Plans to display the Tokyo Olympic Flame have now been suspended due to escalating concerns over the COVID-19 spread throughout Japan.

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Wisconsin Swimming LSC Buys ‘Gap Insurance’ To Cover Remote Dryland

Wisconsin’s LSC has bought an insurance policy to cover remote dryland and coaching activities, currently a hot-button ‘gap’ in USA Swimming’s club insurance.

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Swimming From Home Talk Show: Ryan Held on Broadening Sports Fan Horizons

He’s trying to maintain cardio and strength at his parents’ house now, and other than that he’s been watching 30-for-30’s on ESPN and biking more. 

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Gianna Du-Long Commits to UC-Santa Cruz

Capable of making an immediete contribution individually and on relays, Gianna Du-Long has announced her commitment to UC Santa Cruz for this fall.

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Washington State Finalist Grace Morgan Commits to UW-Green Bay

Washington high school state finalist Grace Morgan has announced her commitment to join the UW-Green Bay swim team in the fall.

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UNC Wilmington Receives In-State Verbal from Hannalee Ellison

Versatile Hannalee Ellison has elected to stay in-state for her college career, committing to joing the UNC Wilmington team in the fall.

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USA Swimming Calls for Nominations for 2 Board of Director Seats

USA Swimming has announced that it will elect two new members to its Board of Directors in September 2020: 1 At-Large member and 1 athlete representative.

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Cal’s Ryan Hoffer on NCAA Heartbreak, How His Swimming ‘Took Off’ Last Season

Hoffer has been a preeminent short course sprinter for years. But he still managed a breakout season his junior year at Cal.

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Michael Phelps Talks Olympic Delay On TODAY Show

Michael Phelps appeared on NBC’s TODAY to elaborate more on the impact of the Tokyo Olympics postponement potentially has on athletes.

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