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Kennedy Goes 21.7, Dressel 19.1 To Win 2017 Jax 50 Tournament Shootout

Caeleb Dressel and Madison Kennedy won the headlining 50 free sprint shootouts at the JAX 50 meet in Florida over the weekend.

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How to Be a More Coachable Swimmer

Elite swimmers have the shared trait of being highly coachable. Here are 5 tips for being a more coachable swimmer so that you can make the most of your time in the water.

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New from S.R.Smith, the aXs2 360 Rotational Pool Lift

S.R.Smith has just added a new pool lift offering to its comprehensive line of ADA Aquatic Lifts. A 360o rotational pool lift, the aXs2 features a sleek and compact design that requires minimal deck space.

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Whitney Hite’s Coaching Contract at Wisconsin Extended Through 2020

University of Wisconsin’s head swimming and diving coach, Whitney Hite, has had his contract extended through the 2019-20 season. Hite just…

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Interim-USA Swimming Executive Director Mike Unger’s TV Experience

“Mike Unger’s vital to the production,” NBC Producer Tommy says, “telling the television director the next event, when the swimmers will parade on deck, who’s going to be in the lead. It’s a big timing crossword puzzle, determining commercial breaks. Mike does it all.”

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Charlie Hutchinson Breaks 200 Back British Age Group Record

2017 BRITISH SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Tuesday, April 18th – Sunday, April 23rd Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield LCM Qualifying Times Analysis (for…

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Cal Women Announce 2016-2017 Team Award Winners

Kathleen Baker took home the 2016-2017 Cal Women’s MVP Award.

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Duncan Scott’s Silver Medal-Winning 200 Free Earns New Scottish NR

Duncan Scott collected 5 medals at the 2017 British Championships while also earning 1 British national record and 1 Scottish national record.

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USA Swimming Names Mike Unger As Interim Executive Director

USA Swimming has named Mike Unger its interim Executive Director to replace the recently-deceased Chuck Wielgus.

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WATCH: LA2024 Legendary Venues StubHub Center with Cobi Jones

Hear what Team USA’s Cobi Jones has to say about the StubHub Center, LA’s “Cathedral of Soccer,” in the latest video in LA2024’s “Legendary Venues” series.

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2017 British Swimming Championships Photo Gallery

2017 BRITISH SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Tuesday, April 18th – Sunday, April 23rd Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield LCM Qualifying Times Analysis (for…

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Why Sculling Matters In Swimming

Sculling with the hands is one of the best ways to teach a swimmer to feel the water.

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IOC DQ’s 2 More Track & Field Athletes From London, Beijing Olympics

To provide a level playing field for all clean athletes at the Olympic Games Rio 2016, the IOC put special…

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Watch Ben Proud Scorch 22.80 50 Fly British Record

Watch Ben Proud follow-up his 50m freestyle national record from last night with another scorcher in the 50m butterfly. His post-race interview is also included within the post.

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USA Swimming CEO Chuck Wielgus Dies at 67

USA Swimming Executive Director Chuck Wielgus has died after complications from colon cancer, with which he has battled in multiple…

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