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LEN Announces Gianni Minervini as New Executive Director

Ligue Européenne de Natation (LEN) announced Thursday the promotion of Gianni Minervini as its new Executive Director.

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Meynen Extends 100 Free Win Streak vs. Tennessee, Wisconsin

Meynen, who has been undefeated in the 100 free at dual meets since her freshman season (2016-17), extended her winning streak with a 49.46 to outpace Wisconsin’s Emmy Sehmann (49.96).

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British Swimming Apologizes For ‘Culture Of Fear’ Within Para Swimming

As a follow-up to a story originally reported back in March of this year, the results of an independent inquiry into allegations of bullying and an overall ‘culture of fear’ cultivated by the coaching staff of British Para Swimming have now been released.

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Kao’s Double Helps Cal Men to Victory Over Pacific

Half of the California men’s team headed to Stockton this weekend for a dual meet on Friday. While the rest of the team traveled to Salt Lake City for a meet against Utah, the Bears’ contingent in Stockton earned a victory over Pacific.

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Linn, Bussard Inducted into Tennessee Athletics Hall of Fame

Former swim coach Ray Bussard and 1996 Olympic gold medalist Jeremy Linn were inducted into the Tennessee Athletics Hall of Fame last…

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Watch Comerford’s 1:41 200 Free, Hansson’s 51.5 100 Fly (Race Videos)

Several nation-leading swims came on Friday night as the 24th annual SMU Women’s Classic kicked off in Lewisville, Texas

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FINA Media Committee Member Hans-Peter Sick Passes Away

FINA Media Committee member Hans-Peter Sick has passed away. The German national joined the FINA Media Committee in 2013 and was…

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Identical Twins Luke and Isaac Gwin Verbally Commit to Air Force

Identical twins Luke (left) and Isaac (right) Gwin, from Nitro Swimming, have both made verbal commitments to the United States Air Force Academy’s class of 2022.

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VT’s Gyorgy Sets Pool Record in 200 IM on Day 1 vs. FSU, Duke

All-American IMer Reka Gyorgy put up one of the highlights of the meet, taking down a Pool Record in the 200 IM.

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Why The Power of the Surge Matters in Swimming

What most coaches don’t realize is that each stroke has an underwater phase…or at least it should.

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Versatile Emma Hazel Announces Verbal to Liberty University

Emma Hazel of White Lake, Michigan has made a verbal commitment to swim for Liberty University beginning in the fall of 2018.

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Galat, Castillo Luna Shine As Aggies Top MSU, Lead Notre Dame

Bethany Galat had two individual wins as Texas A&M dominated day 1 against Notre Dame and MSU.

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Comerford Posts 1:41.7 200 Free, 50.7 100 Fly Split at SMU Classic

While she typically swims the freestyle leg, Comerford took over the fly leg of the 400 medley relay this time, posting a 50.73 to give the Cardinals a huge lead.

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Florida Secures Verbal Commitment from In-state Standout Robert Finke (#7)

Saint Petersburg Aquatics swimmer and Countryside High School senior Robert Finke has elected to remain in-state and swim for the Florida Gators.

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Longhorns Earn Verbal Pledge from Michigan’s Alex Margherio

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan’s Alex Margherio has announced via social media that he plans to swim for the University of Texas in 2018-19.

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