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Mizzou Snags Verbal from Lakeside Aquatic Club’s Lauren Savoy

Lakeside Aquatic Club’s Lauren Savoy has committed to the Missouri Tigers for the 2017-18 season. I’m so excited to go to…

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Once A Wahoo, Always A… Wilton’s Robby Giller Commits to Virginia

Robby Giller, a senior at Wilton High School who swims for the Wilton Y Wahoos, verbally committed to swim for the University of Virginia.

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College Swimming Previews: #5 Virginia Women Look to Hold Course

Senior Leah Smith and the rest of the Cavaliers are aiming for their 10th-straight ACC title this season and their third consecutive 5th place finish at NCAA’s.

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Manaudou’s Handball Lineage, Full Translation of Facebook Statement

In early March 2016, while he was still dreaming of being the first swimmer since Alexander Popov to pull off the 50/100m freestyle double in an Olympic Games, France’s Florent Manaudou confided in the newspaper La Provence, “My absolute dream would be to take part in the Olympic Games in two different sports.”

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In Light of Leaks, WADA Releases FAQs on Therapeutic Use Exemptions

In light of cyber-espionage group Fancy Bear’s cyber-attacks on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the resulting leaks in top American athletes’ medical…

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Lochte’s Dancing with the Stars Protestors Charged with Misdemeanor

The two protestors who rushed the stage during Ryan Lochte’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ segment have been charged with two counts of misdemeanor.

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Swimming & Diving Make Up 1/3 of NCAA Woman of the Year Finalists

Miami diver Kara McCormack is one of 9 finalists for the NCAA Woman of the Year award.

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Houston, Texas IMer Hannah Sumbera Commits to Nearby Rice

Hannah Sumbera of Houston, Texas has made a verbal commitment to nearby Rice University for 2017-18.

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Arizona Men Grab Verbal From Olympic Trials Qualifier Sam Iida

The Arizona Wildcat men have picked up a verbal commitment from Olympic Trials qualifier Sam Iida, an IMer from Glenview, Illinois.

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Sprint Free/Backstroker Courtney Chapin Gives Verbal to Ohio Bobcats

Courtney Chapin of Bradenton, Florida has announced her intention to swim for the Ohio University beginning with the 2017-18 season.

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Liberty Picks Up Verbal From Wisconsin State Champ Kiah Francis

Francis’ yards bests in the 100 breast (1:03.83), 200 breast (2:19.23), and 400 IM (4:27.52) are already good enough to have qualified for the A-final at last season’s CCSA Championships.

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Versatile IMer Jaden Bellina Gives Verbal Commitment to Auburn Tigers

Jaden Bellina of Pearland, Texas has verbally committed to swim for Auburn University in the fall.

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Election Results Are In: USA Swimming Annual Convention

The results are finally in! Last week at the Annual Convention USA Swimming chose who would serve on the board of directors for the next two years.

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Michigan Breast/IM State Champ Alex Hughes Gives Verbal to Wolverines

Grosse Pointe Gators swimmer Alex Hughes has given her verbal commitment to the University of Michigan for 2017-18.

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Missy Franklin Excited For New Training Home, Praises Cal Women’s Team

U.S. Olympian Missy Franklin released a statement today praising her experience with the Cal women’s swimming program and saying she will return to Cal to finish her degree while training with men’s head coach Dave Durden.

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