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Former Drury Swimmer Alleges Hazing Program That Ended His Career

Former Drury University swimmer Evan Petrich came forward last week with allegations that a team hazing ritual performed on him during his freshman season left him unable to continue his swimming career. Petrich says hazing that included being locked in a basement wearing nothing but a diaper, being forced to drink a glass of water that included a live goldfish and violent “chest rubs” ultimately left him with Conversion Disorder, PTSD and chest pains that ended his swimming career.

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Shark Sightings Put Crews On Alert For Aussie Open Water Nationals

There has reportedly been an increase in shark sightings ahead of the 2017 Australian National Open Water Championships.

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UNO Swimmer Shares Experience From Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooting

Thanks to University of Nebraska – Omaha junior Olivia McLain for sharing what she and her team experienced at the Fort Lauderdale airport earlier this month.

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Assumption’s Rachel Lanam Makes Open Water Rescue During Training Trip

Assumption College senior Rachel Lanam helped save a woman’s life on the final day of the Greyhounds’ training trip in Barbados. Bonus: watch the Greyhounds’ training trip video.

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City Of Derby Clubs Losing Pool Space Due To Rising Moorways Costs

The trials and tribulations concerning pool space within the City of Derby, UK continues.

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James Magnussen Sets Sights On 2018 Commonwealth Games

“I don’t even believe I’ve reached my best yet,” says 25-year-old Aussie sprinter James Magnussen as he looks to the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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LA 2024 Bid Organizers Propose Groundbreaking 2-Site Opening Ceremony

Two stadiums may be included in the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, should Los Angeles win the 2024 bid.

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Webby & Scott Win New Zealand Open Water Titles In Wetsuits

28-year-old Charlotte Webby won the New Zealand Open Water Championship title, a race where FINA’s new wetsuit bylaws were enacted.

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Texas Ford Aquatics Tops Greater Southwest

The 35th Annual Greater Southwest Invitational Swim Meet hosted by The City of Plano Swimmers took place over the weekend…

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Katinka Hosszu once again at the Euro Meet Luxembourg

2017 EURO MEET January 27th-29th, 2017 D’Coque Aquatic Center in Luxembourg Meet Site Start Lists/Results Live Streaming   Three-time Olympic…

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Best Kept Open Water Secret: Tampa Bay Frogman Swim

The first “frogman” swim started when Sam Farnan met St Petersburg Times Writer, Terry Tomalin, Farnan, then a senior at…

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Michael Phelps Google Trends Data: Who Loves Him The Most?

Google Trends helps reveal where MP’s biggest fans reside within the U.S. and worldwide.

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Shane Ryan Sets Pool Record in Penn State Victory Over Yale

On day 1, Ryan threw down a 47.28 to win the 100 fly, clearing the previous Pool Record mark of 47.98 set by Sean Grier in 2013.

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Margalis, Seto Lead Early Arena Pro Swim Series Points, Money

One stop in, Melanie Margalis and Daiya Seto have grabbed early leads in the 2017 Arena Pro Swim Series point standings. Margalis has earned 19 points and $1900 while Seto has taken home 20 and $2000.

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College Swimming Round Up: 1/9/2017-1/15/2017

In case you missed any of this weekend’s college swimming, below is a summary of the final scores for the…

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