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James Madison’s Zhang Headlines CAA Women’s Swimming & Diving Awards

James Madison junior Bonnie Zhang was named the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Swimmer of the Year, while teammates Faith Anderson and Morgan Whaley earned the honor of CAA Diver of the Year and CAA Rookie Swimmer of the Year, respectively.

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Video Interview: Elizabeth Beisel on Life Since Retiring & “Adulting”

What has Elizabeth Beisel been up to since she retired from competition after the 2017 World Championship? Lots of traveling, writing, and “adulting.”

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Swim Open Stockholm Opens With Top Talent

The 3rd and final stop of the 2019 Nordic Tour will get underway in Stockholm tomorrow, with elite swimming stars from around the world convening on Eriksdalsbadet for the 5-day affair

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Video: Kenyon’s David Fitch Performs Perfect Butterfly Flipturns

Despite the unorthodox approach, some swimmers, such as Kenyon College’s David Fitch, are still able to do turns this way with high efficiency.

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8 Swimmers Qualified With 1 Day Of South African World Trials Left

Take a look at the list of 8 South African swimmers who have nailed FINA A cuts through the penultimate night of their nation’s World Championships Trials.

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Beyond the Pancakes: Dennis Pursley on Building a Team Culture

Alabama swimming and diving has a storied past, and perhaps an even more storied present.

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Michael Andrew Clips 50 Back Pro Swim Series Record In 24.66

Michael Andrew of Race Pace Club broke the Pro Swim Series record in the 50 backstroke Thursday morning in Richmond, VA.

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Schoenmaker Scores 3rd Fastest 100 Breast In The World

Commonwealth Games double gold medalist Tatjana Schoenmaker made some magic happen tonight in Durban by clocking the 3rd fastest women’s 100m breaststroke time this season.

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14-Year-Old Claire Curzan Smashes 2009 NAG With 59.00 in 100m Fly

14-year-old Claire Curzan has already been on a tear through the 13-14 National Age Group (NAG) record books in short course yards, and she broke her first long course meters NAG in that age group this morning.

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UC San Diego, San Diego State, Bucknell Earn Highest Rankings of 2019

Three upsets provided shifts in the Week 12 CWPA Top 25, with two small moves among the Top 10 and large jumps following from #14 to #18.

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Bobby Hurley-Trained William Yang Snags 2nd Australian National Title

Picking up his 2nd national title ever, with both occurring at these championships, 20-year-old William Yang doubled up on his 50m victory from earlier with a 50m back gold tonight in South Australia.

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Watch Teen Titmus Produce Her 2nd 3:59.66 400 Free

You’ve read about 18-year-old Ariarne Titmus’ historic 3:59.66 record-matching swim at tonight’s Australian National Championships, but see how the race unfolded.

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Titmus Equals 3:59.66 Aussie & Oceanic Record At Aussie C’ships

Ariarne Titmus proved once again she is the real deal, repeating her Pan Pacs 3:59.66 performance tonight to take the 400m free title in South Australia.

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Laugher, Daley to Headline British Team at London Stop of FINA Diving World Series

Olympic champion Jack Laugher and world champion Tom Daley headline the Great Britain team that will contest the final leg of the 2019 FINA Diving World Series, which comes to London from 17-19 May.

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Smack Swim Strap Means Goggle Comfort For Your Hurting Head

Goggles are an essential part of all competitive swimmers equipment but often if the straps are too tight or after an extended period of wearing them they can cause “swim goggle headache”.

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