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Biomechanics Study: Kicking May Bring No Benefit In Freestyle

Researchers at University of Tsukuba and the Tokyo Institute of Technology scientifically determined that kicking may bring no benefit when trying to swim freestyle faster.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: The Big Wedding

We’re back with swimming’s TopTenTweets!

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Two Air Force Senior Swimmers Facing Possible Court-Martial in Connection with 2017 Hazing Scandal

The swimmers could face up to five years in jail for their roles in orchestrating a September 2017 hazing ritual.

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Brazil Drops Lanza, Costa from Short Course World Championships Squad

Vini Lanza won 3 events at the Jose Finkel Trophy, but has pulled out of the 2018 World Short Course Championships.

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USA Men Finish Sixth at FINA World Cup

The USA Men’s National Team took sixth place at the FINA World Cup following a 10-7 loss to Croatia.

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College Swimming Previews: Strong Free Corps Buoys #3 Michigan Women

Senior Siobhan Haughey leads a Michigan team that has steadily risen through the NCAA ranks over the pas five seasons.

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Passions in America Podcast: Olympic Gold Medalist and SwimSwam Co-founder Mel Stewart

Mel Stewart: “Few Olympians can say they developed in tandem with a superstar sportswriter and author, but I did.  I literally grew up with a man who has transcended sports reporting becoming a New York Times bestseller and award winning journalist.”

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Proposed Derry Township Rec Center Causing Dispute Over Tax Increases

A proposed taxpayer-funded rec center estimated to cost $32 million in Derry Township, Pennsylvania, is causing residents to second-guess local…

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MP Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming Report for the 2017-18 Swim Year

As we wrap up Season 5 of WWAGS, it’s time to look back at what the season looked like “by the numbers.”

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Jack Burnell, Xin Xin Win Gold in Chun’An Open Water 10K

Jack Burnell (GBR) and Xin Xin (CHN) were the winners of the seventh leg of the FINA/HOSA Marathon Swim World Series 2018 taking place in Chun’An, China.

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Lindenwood Men and Women Come Out On Top At LCM St. Louis Showcase

Simone de Rijcke won a pair of events at the St. Louis Showcase as Lindenwood won for both men and women.

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Alabama Opens Season With Sweep Over Delta State

The Alabama Crimson Tide opened their season with victories over Delta State.

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Caltech Tabs Andrew Brabson as Head Coach

The Caltech Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation has named Andrew Brabson the next head coach of the swimming & diving programs.

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Nevada Women Dominate Oregon State In Relay-Only Season Opener

The University of Nevada women won their season opener over Oregon State.

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Hosszu Wins Three Events On Final Day Of Doha World Cup

Katinka Hosszu finished off the second stop of the World Cup circuit in Doha with three victories.

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