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Supersuit Era Still Haunts British Women’s National Records

Two-time silver medalist from Rio, Jazz Carlin of Great Britain, is still chasing Joanne Jackson’s 400 freestyle national record mark of 4:00.79 set back in 2009.

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2x IHSA Finalist Henry Claesson Sends Verbal to Virginia Tech

Two-time IHSA A-finalist Henry Claesson of Lyons Swim Club has verbally committed to the Virginia Tech Hokies. “It is like Virginia Tech…

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Ranking the 2017 Women’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #9-12

Courtney Harnish is going to give Georgia some enticing options with NCAA scoring-worthy times in multiple events.

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Former Bridgeport Coach Arrested A Third Time

Former Bridgeport University swim coach Sean Raffile was arrested for a third time in late July, once again for violating a protective order.

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Video: How To Get In Shape Fast

We all know how difficult it is to get back in the water after the usual week or two break following a championship meet season.

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Former Nitro Employee Hid Camera In Locker Room, Officials Say

A former maintenance employee with the Nitro Swimming club in Austin, Texas has been arrested and accused of hiding a camera in a girls locker room at the swimming facility, according to the owners of the club.

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Michael Bohl Uproots From St. Peters Western To Head Up Griffith

Storied Australian coach Michael Bohl, who led Emma McKeon to a record 6 medals at a World Championships, is making the move from St. Peters Western to Griffith.

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Swimming Specific Yoga Launches Online Classes and Courses

Swimming Specific Yoga programs are designed for swimmers to enhance both their performance and wellness…

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Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Sjostrom Strikes Back In Eindhoven

Sarah Sjostrom has already been tearing it up on the World Cup series, but this week, she very clearly went out of her way to earn SwimSwam’s prestigious Swim of the Week award.

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Seven-Team Field Set for the Inaugural FIU Fall Classic in October

Grand Canyon University, George Washington University, Florida Atlantic, TCU, and Buffalo make up the field for the fall meet in Miami, FL.

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A Walk Through British Men’s National Swimming Record History

Perusing through Britain’s just-published national record progressions gives further insight into how the nation’s swimming prowess emerged.

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Put SwimSwam News on your Website

At the request of many teams and dedicated swim fans, SwimSwam now offers a way to embed the latest swimming news stories directly into your team website. 

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The Frustrations of the Up and Coming Swimmer

#1 – You underestimated how much work was needed.

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Romain Barnier Suspended from Coaching for 6 Months for Alleged Anti-Doping Rules Violation

According to L’Equipe, AFLD has handed down a six-month suspension to Marseille coach Romain Barnier for alleged anti-doping rules violations.

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MP Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 8/16/2017

Check out the MP Weekly Wonders for the weekend of August 11-13, 2017.

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