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2017 Worlds Preview: Leah Smith v. The World for 400 Free Silver

We’re four years in to Katie Ledecky’s reign in this event, a dominance that began with her gold and world record in Barcelona at the 2013 World Championships. Despite it being half a decade with her name all over the headlines, Ledecky continues to find ways to get just a bit faster.

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2017 Worlds Previews: USA Spells Trouble for AUS in W. 400 Free Relay

After a strong showing in the 100 free at U.S. Nationals, the American women are now a serious threat to the Australians in the 400 free relay at the upcoming 2017 FINA World Championships.

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Weston Women Capture CT 200 Medley Relay Record From B-hind

Weston Swimming women pulled off an impressive win in the 200 Medley from the B final at last weekend’s Connecticut…

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Rio de Janeiro Court Drops One Charge against Lochte, Two Remain

The city of Rio de Janeiro has dropped one charge against Ryan Lochte following last summer’s “gas station incident.”

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British Olympic Coach Hugh Hamilton Smith Dies

British Olympic Coach Hugh Hamilton Smith has died. He served as an assistant coach for the 1964 Great Britain Olympic…

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Peirsol, Athletes Committee Encourage Athletes To Voice Concerns

As top-level swimmers around the world start to express their misgivings about FINA, the international governing body for aquatic sports, the federation’s Athlete’s Committee has written an open letter encouraging athletes to voice their opinions about decision-making within their sports.

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Mizzou Reels In Verbal Commit from Ohio 200/500 Champ Allison Bloebaum

Mason, Ohio’s Allison Bloebaum has verbally committed to swim for the University of Missouri in 2018-19.

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Watch Synchro Sisters Episode 1 Here, From The Olympic Channel

Taking viewers behind the scenes for an up-close look at the dedication, precision and athleticism required to make an Olympic team, Synchro Sisters shows you the sport of synchronized swimming like you’ve never seen it before.

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2018 SEC Championships To Be Aired Live On SEC Network

The 2018 SEC Championships will be aired live on the SEC Network.

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New Names, Same Russian Dominance on Day 1 of Synchro Worlds

The legendary Natalia Ischenko (above) has retired, but Russia was still dominant in the solo and duet technical routine prelims on Friday in BUdapest.

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2017 World Champs: Peng, Keeney Lead 1M Springboard After Prelims

Peng has amassed 435.15 points thus far after six dives, rocketing to first after starting in 12th after round 1.

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Notre Dame to Battle Louisville, Texas A&M, IU During 2017-18 Season

Notre Dame has announced its schedule for the upcoming NCAA season. Two of their biggest dual meets will take place…

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Polish Butterflyer Paulina Nogaj to Swim for Akron in 2017-18

Polish butterflyer Paulina Nogaj has committed to the University of Akron for 2017-18.

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Florida Distance Freestyler Noa Heron Verbally Commits to Tulane

Noa Heron, of West Florida Lightning Aquatics and Seminole High School, has announced via social media her intent to swim for Tulane University in the class of 2022.

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Olympic Basketball Champ Scola Named Youth Olympic Ambassador

Argentinian Olympic basketball champion Luis Scola was announced today by the International Olympic Committee as an Ambassador for the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Buenos Aires 2018.

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