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Jeffcoat Wraps Up Trifecta Of NZL Backstroke Records

The 2020 North Shore Short Course Invitational in Auckland wrapped up with another backstroke record by Andrew Jeffcoat.

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CBC Announces Broadcast Schedule for 2020 ISL Season

Swimming for the London Roar, Canadian Sydney Pickrem ranked 14th in the ISL’s MVP scoring system in year 1 of the league.

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Texas, Texas A&M, and SMU Will Face Off in Two-Day Tri Meet in October

US National Team member Shaine Casas leads the Texas A&M Aggies into a tentative, and regional, 2020-2021 season schedule.

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SwimSwam Podcast: Kira Toussaint Explains How to Race Fast All the Time

Kira explains her record siege last fall and how her plan was set up to have racing be a part of her training and allow room for correction of mistakes

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BBC Launches George Gibney Podcast

George Gibney was long considered to have vanished. Now, a new podcast created by the BBC has exposed his past in an effort to bring justice to his victims.

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US Open Qualifier Sarah Evans (2022) Announces Verbal to Florida State

Sprint free and back specialist Sarah Evans from Indian River Aquatics has verbally committed to Florida State for 2022-23.

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Delaware Suspends 19 Members of Swimming & Diving Program for Corona-Violations

The University of Delaware has suspended 19 members of its swimming & diving team for at least 6 weeks after violating coronavirus protocols.

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Pop Star Cody Simpson, Olympian Kathleen Baker Highlight San Diego Race Night

Australian pop star Cody Simpson, Olympian Kathleen Baker, and other notable names made their return to racing on Thursday at a meet hosted by Team Elite.

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Rye Ulett, #6 in 2022, Verbally Commits to Join Sister Tristen at Louisville

Rye Ulett, who was the 9th-ranked 18-and-under 200 backstroke in the world in 2019, has announced her verbal commitment to Louisville for 2022-23.

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Louisville Kicks off 2022 Recruiting with Verbal from NCAP’s Jordan Durocher

Jordan Durocher of Nation’s Capital Swim Club and Riverbend High School has given Louisville women their first verbal commitment for 2022-23.

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Kansas State University Will Permanently Close Natatorium Within Three Years

Kansas State University announced it will keep its Natatorium closed throughout the fall semester and will close the facility permanently within three years.

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USA Swimming Releases Age Group Motivational Times for 2021-2024

The time standards set varying marks for swimmers of every age group, ranging from B to AAAA based on relative speed within the age group.

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10% of Pools In Ireland Permanently Closed, According To New Report

Lockdown and pool closures have caused huge financial losses for Swim Ireland, with new restrictions now causing more changes to the competition plan for 2020

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3-Time Olympic Medalist Matt Targett is Making a Comeback at 34

The 34-year old Matt Targett has been training for the last 2 months with his former Auburn coach Brett Hawke in Los Angeles.

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Prosecutors Dismiss Charge Against Former Akron Dive Coach

Prosecutors have dismissed a charge against former University of Akron diving coach Chris Medvedeff, who was accused of secretly filming students.

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