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World Juniors Semifinalist Youssef Ramadan of Egypt Commits to Virginia Tech

Egyptian swimmer Youssef Ramadan, a semi-finalist in the 50 fly at the 2019 World Junior Swimming Championships, has committed to Virginia Tech.

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#1 in Class of 2021, Nashville’s Gretchen Walsh Makes Verbal Commitment to…

Gretchen Walsh, who was the world’s fastest 18&U 50-meter freestyler in 2019, has announced her decision to join her sister at UVA in 2021.

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‘I’d Like to Shift the Conversation’: Shields Further Discusses Mental Health

Olympic gold medalist Tom Shields spoke with NBC Sports about his recent Instagram post, in which he opened up about his mental health.

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Northwestern Women Take Down Arizona, NAU; Arizona Men Defeat Northwestern

After taking the 100 back and 200 IM yesterday, Calypso Sheridan led NU to huge wins with victories in the 200 breast and 400 IM.

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Olivia Carter Breaks Meet Record in Debut For Michigan

Carter spent her freshman season at Georgia (UGA), where she was named the 2019 SEC Freshman Swimmer of the Year, and earned All-American honors in the 200 fL

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Navy Snags Verbal Commitment from Sprinter Trevor Torres

East Carolina Aquatics sprinter Trevor Torres has announced his verbal commitment to the US Naval Academy for 2020-21.

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USA Swimming to Follow IOC’s Transgender Policies for Summer Junior Nationals

In 2018, USA Swimming voted to allow all athletes below Jr. or Sr. National Team level to compete in their “stated category” – that is no longer the case.

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USA Swimming Foundation to Contribute Additional $100,000 to Athlete Stipends

USA Swimming Foundation’s Board of Directors has approved an additional $100,000 in funding for USA Swimming National Team athletes.

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YOTA Breaststroker Perry Becker Verbally Commits to In-state Tar Heels

Perry Becker from Raleigh’s Sanderson High School and YMCA of the Triangle Area has verbally committed to UNC for 2020-21.

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Burdisso Debuts for Northwestern, Grevers Time Trials a 53.2 100 BR in Tucson

Burdisso, the 200 fly Italian record-holder, split a 46.8 on NU’s winning 400 medley relay. Matt Grevers, meanwhile, surprised with a quick 100 breast.

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Minnesota State Champion Taylor Williams Sends Verbal to Missouri for 2021

Minnesota state champion Taylor Williams has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Missouri’s class of 2025.

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Norway’s Astrid Julie Halvorsen Verbally Commits to Akron Class of 2024

Astrid Julie Halvorsen of Norway has indicated her intention to swim for the Akron Zips beginning in the fall of 2020.

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Ohio High School State Finalist Brandon Day Sends Verbal to Utah

Backstroke specialist Brandon Day of Loveland, Ohio has announced his verbal commitment to the University of Utah’s class of 2024.

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Hoffer, McDivitt Named Pac-12 Men’s Swimmer and Diver of the Month

Ryan Hoffer of Cal was named Pac-12 Men’s Swimmer of the Month and Utah’s Luke McDivitt was voted Men’s Diver of the Month for December.

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Koch, Anderson & Guy Among Racers Headed To 2020 Flanders Cup

Newly-minted short course European Championships bronze medalist James Guy is set to race at the 2020 Flanders Cup shortly.

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