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Shouts from the Stands: 6 Major Issues Limiting Professional Swimming

What are the major limiting factors to the current construct of swimming that have limited the impact of swimming’s professional athletes and competitions?

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Mack Horton Earns Victoria’s Swimmer Of The Year Honors

Swimming Victoria honored its coaches, athletes, officials and volunteers for their contributions of the 2017-18 season. Mack Horton was among those recognized for his feats at the 2017 World Championships and 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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Olympic Champion Belmonte Named Flag Bearer At Mediterranean Games

Olympic champion Mireia Belmonte has been selected as Spain’s flag bearer for the 2018 Mediterranean Games, which kick-off this week.

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Former Tennessee SEC Champion Diver Conquers American Ninja Warrior

Michael Wright, a former University of Tennessee diver who became the one-meter springboard SEC champion in 2011, is now making a name…

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Britain Announces Synchonized Swimming Roster for Glasgow 2018

Twelve synchronized swimmers have been named in Britain’s squad for Glasgow 2018.

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Why Immigration Law Matters to Elite Swimmers

Numerous international swimmers competing in the United States — some of the biggest names in the sport — have worked with Joshua Bratter to secure immigration status and residency. He’s the go-to authority for elite swimmers and coaches who desire to come to the U.S.

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Ross Edgley Gives Inside Look at Perils of Swimming Around Great Britain

Ross Edgley is attempting to become the first person to swim around Great Britain – but not without some gory trials along the way.

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PEAK’s Bertrand Phung Commits to UNLV for 2018-19

Bertrand Phung from Valley Christian High School and PEAK Swimming has announced his commitment to swim for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in the fall.

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Double Legacy Hannah Thornton Verbally Commits to Duquesne

Hannah Thornton has verbally committed to swim for Duquesne University beginning with the 2019-20 season.

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Gregorio Paltrinieri Swims First Races in Italy in 10 Months

Paltrinieri spent the Italian winter training down-under in Australia.

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Textile WR Holder Cameron McEvoy Leaves Richard Scarce

Cameron McEvoy, the fastest 100m freestyler ever in a textile suit, is leaving his longtime training home at Bond under Richard Scarce in his quest for another Olympic bid.

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Stephanie Horner et Hau-Li Fan se qualifient en eau libre pour les Pan-pacs

Stephanie Horner et Hau-Li Fan se sont qualifies en eau libre pour l’équipe canadienne des Championnats pan-pacifiques.

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NCAA Adds Exception to Student-Athletes’ Required Weekly Day Off

Following a recent rule change by the NCAA, student-athletes may now be required to train for up to 24 days consecutive days without receiving a single day to recover and focus exclusively on their coursework.

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Van Overdam Sues Texas A&M, Alleges Gender Bias In Sex Abuse Cases

Austin Van Overdam, the Texas A&M swimmer found responsible for sexual abuse by a Title IX investigation, is launching his own Title IX lawsuit at the school, alleging that the school discriminates against male students in sexual misconduct investigations.

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Rice Promotes Jessica Rodriguez to Full-Time Assistant Coach

Rodriguez has spent 2 seasons as a volunteer assistant while working with the Rice Aquatics club program.

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