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2017 Swammy Awards: Female Open Water Swimmer of the Year

After coming back from a major surgery and a coach change to tie for the most-ever open water world championships medals won by a woman, Brazilian Ana Marcela Cunha is our 2017 Swammy Award winner for Open Water Swimmer of the Year.

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2017 SWAMMY AWARDS: C.A. FEMALE SWIMMER OF THE YEAR Liliana Ibañez

To see all of our 2017 Swammy Awards presented by TYR, click here.  2017 Central American FEMALE SWIMMER OF THE…

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2017 Swammy Awards: Ferry Weertman Repeats as OW Swimmer of the Year

To see all of our 2017 Swammy Awards presented by TYR, click here.  2017 Open Water Male Swimmer of the…

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2017 Swammy Awards: Viral Video of the Year

Adam Peaty’s Mirror Breaststroke video blew up the internet and blew our minds in 2017, and that’s why it’s our 2017 Swammy Award winner for Viral Video of the Year.

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WATCH: Kliment Kolesnikov Break World Record in 100 Back (VIDEO)

2017 VLADIMIR SALNIKOV SWIM CUP December 22nd-23rd, 2017 25m (SCM) pool St. Petersburg, Russia Meet Central Live Results 17-year old Kliment…

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First Outcomes From Russia Implementation Group Announced

A number of issues related to athletes from Russia eligible to participate in the upcoming Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang were tabled when the IOC’s Olympic Athlete from Russia Implementation Group (OARIG) convened in Lausanne earlier this week. 

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Kliment Kolesnikov Sets First SCM 200 Free World Junior Record

17-year-old Kliment Kolesnikov downed yet another WJR on Saturday.

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Swim Across America Raises Record $4.8 Million in 2017

With the record-breaking 2017, SAA has raised over $65 million for cancer research.

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The 12 Days of Christmas: A Swimming Tradition

The gold group from 757 Swim in Williamsburg, Virginia took on the 12 Days of Christmas on Saturday.

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13-Year Old Aleksandra Sabitova Breaks Russian Jr Record in 100 Fly

2017 Vladimir Salnikov Swim Cup December 22nd-23rd, 2017 25m (SCM) pool St. Petersburg, Russia Meet Central Live Results On day…

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2017-2018 Men’s NCAA Power Rankings: Post-Invite Edition

It’s a dead heat at the top of our men’s rankings. Ryan Hoffer and Cal hold top time in the nation in 4 relays. But after a stellar Texas Invite, did the three-time defending champs run them down for the top spot?

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Why the One Arm Backstroke Drill Matters

Two of the most important ways of getting a faster backstroke is by reducing frontal drag and by increasing propulsive power. The one arm backstroke drill accomplishes both tasks.

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Michael Andrew Misses World Junior Record in 50 Free by 6 Days

2017 LAUSANNE Swim CUP Lausanne, Switzerland December 20-21, 2017 Meet central American 18-year old Michael Andrew missed becoming the first official…

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17-Year Old Kliment Kolesnikokv Breaks Matt Grevers’ SCM World Record

After just missing the record last week, Kliment Kolesnikov got it on Friday in St. Petersburg.

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Western Connecticut State University to Add Men’s Swimming for 2018

The athletic department at Western Connecticut State University has announced the addition of four new varsity programs, with men’s swimming…

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