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Canadian Freestyler Janelle Gursoy Commits to SMU

Janelle Gursoy from Ajax in Ontario, Canada has committed to Southern Methodist University’s class of 2023.

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Practice + Pancakes: West Swim Club Plays Massive Game of Swimming “War”

Needless to say when there’s a possibility of racing a 50 IM, there were some great battles to be had. And boy, did we have some great battles.

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FINA Memo: Discussions Ongoing With Energy Standard & ISL

A FINA memo yesterday noted that the federation is “engaged in discussions” with the Energy Standard Group and the International Swimming League, but that FINA will “resist any challenges to its status” as the international governing body for swimming.

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2018 Scottish SC Nats: Duncan Scott, Ross Murdoch, Freya Anderson

The most decorated Scottish athlete ever at a Commonwealth Games, Duncan Scott, is expected to race this weekend in Edinburgh, entered in a hefty line-up of events.

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Wang Shun, AKA “Steve,” Crushed Jacob Pebley in an IM Practice (Video)

2018 US WINTER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS November 28th-December 1st, 2018 Greensboro Aquatic Center, Greensboro, North Carolina Psych Sheets Results Short Course…

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Cate Campbell: “FINA Have Forgotten They Exist Because Of Athletes”

“It’s a sad day for sport because we are taking away a great event and losing an opportunity to grow the sport,” World Record holder and 3-time Olympian Cate Campbell of Australia said this week concerning the now-cancelled Energy for Swim meet.

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Madisyn Cox On Training & Comeback After Doping Suspension (Video)

In August, the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) agreed to reduce Cox’s suspension to six months, meaning she has been clear to compete since September.

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Fraser Presented 1950s World Record Certificates at 2018 SNSW Champs

Yesterday at the 2018-19 Optus SNSW Senior Metropolitan Championships, Swimming NSW President Chris Fydler OAM had the honor of presenting Australian Swimming icon Dawn Fraser, AC, MBE with two of her World Record Certificates in front of an adoring crowd.

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2x Oregon 5A State Champ Emma Brady Commits to Boise State

Emma Brady, who swims with the Bend Swim Club in Bend, Oregon, has signed an NLI to swim for Boise State University.

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Georgetown Secures Commitments From Erica Hjelle, Ali Robertson

The Hoyas have gained two key pickups for their class of 2023, receiving commitments from Erica Hjelle and Ali Robertson.

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Taiwanese Voters Oppose Proposal to Drop ‘Chinese Taipei’ Moniker

The vote is non-binding, but was one of many election results viewed as an affront to the independence movement in the country.

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Navy Wins Incredibly Close 100 Breast Race, Extends Streak Over Army

The Navy men and women both continues their win streaks over rival Army West Point on Saturday, coming out on top in a meet that featured several excitingly close races.

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Pleasanton Backstroker Mattias Blanco Commits to In-state Cal Poly

Mattias Blanco from Pleasanton Seahawks is headed to San Luis Obispo for his collegiate career.

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16yo Senior A.J. Popp Commits to Northern Colorado for 2019-20

Kalispell Aquatic Team and Glacier High School’s A.J. Popp will swim for the University of Northern Colorado in 2019-20.

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Headed To Hangzhou: Dutch Dames Dominant in Women’s Sprint Freestyles

Dutch racer Ranomi Kromowidjojo has been red-hot over the World Cup, giving her ‘favorite’ status in at least one of the sprint freestyle events in Hangzhou.

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