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Olympian Farida Osman to Train Under Sergio Lopez at Virginia Tech

After 5-and-a-half years in Berkeley, Osman has moved to join Lopez’s post-grad group at Virginia Tech.

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Michelle Coleman Highlights 9-Person Swedish Roster for 2018 SC Worlds

Svensk Simidrott, Sweden‘s aquatic sports federation, has announced its selected team for the 2018 World Short Course Championships, which will…

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Marcus Cook’s IRONMAN Journey Losing Nearly 300 Pounds

Marcus has lost almost 300 pounds. He started simply, by walking and making better eating decisions. After some progress, he turned to triathlon and then to IRONMAN events.

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Cody Miller Vlog: Pro Life When the College Team Is On Taper

The latest installment in Cody Miller’s vlog sheds some light on a scenario unique to professional groups training alongside a collegiate program: what does life look like for the pros when the college team rests?

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Funkita Divers Success at Gold Coast FINA Diving Grand Prix

Australian Diver Alysha Koloi at the Gold Coast FINA Grand Prix

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How Long Does it Take The National Team to Get Ready for Golden Goggles? (Video)

It appeared that whether you were a sprinter or distance swimmer had little to no bearing on whether you were ready to walk out the door in 10 minutes or 2 hours.

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Illinois State Redbirds Pull in Commitment from Madelyn Hernandez

Madelyn Hernandez from St. Joseph’s Academy and Rockwood Swim Club has committed to swim for Illinois State in the fall.

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Scarlet Friend, Luci Lozano, and Katarina Svetz Commit to Air Force

Scarlet Friend, Luci Lozano, and Katarina Svetz have committed to the United States Air Force Academy’s class of 2023.

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Ella Eastin Draws Inspiration From Fellow Goggle Nominees (Video)

Ella Eastin breaks down her first appearance at Golden Goggles and what it means to her to be nominated for an award.

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EST Flyer Molly Jordan Commits to Florida Atlantic

Molly Jordan of C. Milton Wright High School in Bel Air, Maryland and Eagle Swim Team has committed to Florida Atlantic University for 2019-20.

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Katie Ledecky “Grounded in Training”, Shines on Red Carpet (Video)

This marks Ledecky’s 6th-straight Female Athlete of the Year honor. Only Michael Phelps (7, not consecutively) has more.

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14-Year-Old Illinois Swimmer Dies In Pre-Season ‘Conditioning’ Session

14-year-old swimmer Julian Urbina died after being pulled from the pool unconscious during a Thornton Fractional South High School practice in Illinois last Wednesday, November 14th.

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German Swim Teacher Sentenced to 12 Years In Prison For Sexual Abuse

A swimming teacher in Germany has been convicted of sexually assaulting 37 young girls during swim lessons. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison.

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See What All Your Favorite Athletes Wore on the Red Carpet (Video)

As it turns out, swimmers aren’t always the fashionista experts we perceive them to be.

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John Bitter Investigation Complete, Police Expect Arrest Warrant

The Santa Clara Police Department has completed its investigation into former Santa Clara swim coach John Bitter and now awaits a decision and potential arrest warrant from the district attorney, a police spokesperson says.

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