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Paltrinieri Takes Italian 10k National Title Days After 1500 Euro Record

After knocking down a European Record in Sette Colli, Gregorio Paltrinieri wrapped up an Italian national title in the men’s 10k open water.

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Maximizing Performance Through Dryland Part II: Stroke-by-Stroke Principles

The following comes to us from swimmer and coach Josh Hurley, who put together a research paper on dryland training and its specific application to swimming.

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SwimSwam Podcast: Jay Friend Talks Developing National Talent in Montana

Friend walked us through his swimming background, from swimming at an NAIA school and having a great experience to falling into coaching

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ECAC Butterfly Finalist Orry Zayit Transfers from UConn to Marist College

Butterfly and backstroke specialist Orry Zayit will transfer from UConn to Marist College beginning in the 2020-2021 season.

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Audrey Bibb Commits to Wilmington College’s Class of 2024

From McNeil High School in Austin, Texas, Audrey Bibb has committed to swim for Wilmington College in Ohio as a member of the class of 2024.

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Caitlin Beery Commits to UNM for 2021

Denver Hilltoppers’ Caitlin Beery has committed to swim for DI University of New Mexico beginning fall 2021. She will join the Lobos’ class of 2025.

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Distance Freestyler Molly Kennedy Commits to DII Florida Southern

High School senior Molly Kennedy has committed to swim for DII Florida Southern College beginning in fall 2021. She will join the Mocs’ class of 2025.

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Allegheny Mountain, Middle Atlantic Athlete Reps Publish Letter to PA Governor

Governor Wolf’s recommendation would effectively mean no athletic competitions for any youth sports, including high school sports, until 2021.

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Taylor Ruck Will Remain in Toronto for Fall 2020 Semester

Taylor Ruck, who scored 50 points at the 2019 NCAA Championship meet, will stay in Canada for the fall semester, and is taking things “month to month” she says.

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54.8 Butterflier Catherine Weaverling Joins Loaded Navy Class of 2021

The US Naval Academy is already building a powerful women’s class of 2021 already, adding a number of backstrokers and butterfliers, including Weaverling.

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Maggie MacNeil Posts 55.6 100 Freestyle in Post-Practice Time Trial

Canadian World Champion Maggie MacNeil posted a 55.6 in the 100m freestyle during a post-practice time trial, which falls just a second shy of her PB.

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Futures Runner-Up Jack Donovan Verbally Commits to Arizona (2021)

Donovan, a sprint freestyler and backstroker, finished 2nd at the 2019 Mount Hood Futures Championships in the 100 meter backstroke.

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What Does a ‘Good Time’ Look Like in the New Olympic Swimming Events?

Katie Ledecky is already such an outlier in the women’s 1500 free, that even inclusion as an Olympic event isn’t likely to bring that record down.

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Fast-Improving William Bansberg Verbals to Ohio State ’25 After Big Intrasquad

Bansberg recently took off big time in the 50 free, 100 free, 100 fly, 100 breast and 100 back at a Scottsdale Aquatic Club intrasquad.

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