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2019 TYR Pro Swim Series Features Increased Prize Money, Prelims Bonus

One male and one female swimmer will earn a $1500 bonus based on having the best prelims swim by FINA power points.

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2018 Youth Olympic Games: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Ajna Kesely will contest the women’s 200 free at day 4 prelims in Buenos Aires after winning the 800 on day 3.

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Olympian Kirsty Coventry Named Chairperson Of 2022 Youth Olympic Games

Olympian Kirsty Coventry can put another feather in her administrative experience cap, as the 35-year-old has been appointed Chairperson of the Senegal Youth Olympic Games Coordination Commission 2022.

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USA Swimming Rolls Out New Look TYR PSS Schedule for 2019

The 2019 TYR Pro Swim Series will feature at least four new locations, USA Swimming announced today. Katie Ledecky (above) and Chase Kalisz are the defending series champions.

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Former World Champion Ning Zetao Coming Out Of Woodworks To Race

2015 World Champion Ning Zetao of China still holds the Asian record in the 100m free (47.65), but hasn’t competed at an elite meet since last year’s National Games of China.

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NYU Adds Krista Traub as Assistant Coach

Krista Traub has been added as an assistant coach of the New York University men’s and women’s swimming teams.

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Race Video Highlights: World Records & More At Budapest World Cup

Watch race highlights from the 2018 FINA World Cup in Budapest, Hungary. Featured performances include a trio of World Records from Alia Atkinson, Nicholas Santos, and Jianjiahe Wang.

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Russia Remains On Top Of Medal Standings Heading Into YOG Day 4 Finals

Heading into day 4 finals, Russia remains atop the overall swimming medal table at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games taking place in Buenos Aires.

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Mike Koleber, Owner of Nitro Swimming, Discusses ISL (Video)

The International Swimming League (ISL) is a new organization with a specific remit to build on the increasing popularity of swimming through the organization and delivery of an innovative new format of team-based competition

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New Dates, Locations for 2019 Futures Championships

The Greensboro Aquatic Center is one of two new hosting locations for the 2019 Futures Championships.

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Ryan Lochte Gives Statement on IV Related Suspension (Video)

Just as swimming fans were gearing up to see Ryan Lochte back in action at the 2018 US Summer Nationals at the end of July, we reported that Lochte had accepted a 14-month suspension due to an IV infusion

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South Carolina’s NCAA Finalist Brandonn Almeida Going Home to Brazil

After missing most of his freshman season due to an eligibility issue, the sophomore former NCAA finalist Almeida is heading home to train for Tokyo 2020.

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Olympic gold medalist Lenny Krayzelburg on Benefits of ISL for Pro Athletes

The International Swimming League (ISL) is a new organization with a specific remit to build on the increasing popularity of swimming through the organization and delivery of an innovative new format of team-based competition.

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Kliment Kolesnikov Breaks Russian Junior Record in 100 Free

Kolesnikov swam a 48.0 on a 400 free relay leadoff on Tuesday at the Youth Olympic Games.

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Harvard Diving Coach Resigns After Allegations

Harvard diving coach Chris Heaton has resigned less than a week after he was put on leave due to allegations of sexual misconduct

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