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NCAA October Performance: Who is Faster so Far?

Last week I looked at how much valuable information we can glean by looking at October times from D1 swimmers….

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Now & Then: Your Favorite Swimmers’ Evolution In Photos

Reminisce on the early days of several of the world’s most notable swimmers by taking in photos from then versus now as a reminder of the truly glorious era of swimming in which we’re lucky to be.

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500 Athletes Expected at This Weekend’s Riga Sprint Meet in Latvia

With the World Championships less than two months away, this is one of the last chances for eligible swimmers to qualify for the meet.

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Amy Bilquist Reflects on the Death of Her Coach Ryan Kent

Former US National Teamer Amy Bilquist has penned a memoriam to the coach who helped her fall in love with swimming as an age grouper.

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Katie Ledecky, Lilly King Speak at White House Anti-Doping Summit

Olympians Katie Ledecky and Lilly King were among the group of athletes to speak at an “emergency” anti-doping summit Wednesday.

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World Champion Laszlo Cseh to Compete at Energy for Swim 2018

World Champion Laszlo Cseh has been confirmed as a participant for Energy for Swim 2018

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9x NH State Champ Hannah Lord Verbally Commits to Lehigh

Seacoast Swimming Association and Exeter High School’s Hannah Lord has verbally committed to Lehigh University for 2019-20.

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Pyeongchang Olympics Organizing Committee Sees $55 Million Surplus

Organizers of the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea are touting a $55 million surplus for the organizing…

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CSP Tideriders’ Mitchell, Snyder and Mather Make Verbal Commitments

CSP Tideriders’ Paige Mitchell, Bella Snyder, and Maddie Mather have recently committed to swim in college.

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A Swim Mom’s Memory of the First Meet

My son missed his first event and the official in white scratched him out of his only other one. Then he was lectured by the meet administrator. “Wow. This is harsh! Not at all like T-Ball,” I thought.

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Beryl Gastaldello Speaks Candidly on Mental Health Issues, Training with A&M Men (Video)

Beryl Gastaldello has had a whirlwind year, both in and out of the pool. Ironically, her best year in the pool was her worst year out of the pool.

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Entry Lists Posted For Bolzano

Lia Neal and Madison Kennedy are 2 of the Americans slated to race in Bolzano this weekend.

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Howard Bison Secure Verbal Commitment from Reese Samuel

Reese Samuel from Upper Saint Clair High School and Pittsburgh Elite Aquatics has verbally committed to Howard University’s class of 2023.

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SwimSwam Pulse: Only 11% Change NCAA Predictions Away From Texas After IU Win

Despite Indiana topping Texas in a high-profile triangular, only 11% of voters said they’ve changed their men’s NCAA predictions away from Texas.

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Inspired By NCAA, Inaugural Loughborough Vs Toronto Duel Is Born

The inaugural Duel in the Pool between Loughborough University and University of Toronto is slated for this Saturday, November 3rd. The idea came from witnessing the thrill of the NCAA duel meet.

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