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Two-Time Olympic Medalist Evelyn Kawamoto-Kono Passes Away

Two-time Olympic bronze medalist Evelyn Tokue Kawamoto-Kono passed away in Hawaii on January 22nd at the age of 83

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NC State Women Win Nailbiter Over Virginia By 6 Points

The battle between the NC State and Virginia women came down to the very end of the meet on Saturday, as the Wolfpack secured victory by 6 points with their win in the 200 free relay.

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FGCU Sweeps Events Against In-State Rival FAU

Florida Gulf Coast swept all 11 events on Friday to take down in-state rival Florida Atlantic.

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Rio Gold Medalists Hagino & Kaneto Recognized By Japanese Swimming

28-year-old Rie Kaneto claimed her first Olympic gold medal this past summer in Rio, topping the women’s 200m breaststroke field.

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After Suspension, Ontario Masters Swimmers Now Cleared to Compete

Swimming Canada just released a statement on behalf of themselves, Masters Swimming Canada, and Swim Ontario on how they’re going to allow masters swimmers to participate in sanctioned provincial, national, and international competitions.

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La FINA actualiza la lista de eventos clasificatorios al Mundial

Última noticia: SwimSwam se contactó con la FINA para obtener una lista actualizada, y a pesar de que la FINA…

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Bruno Fratus Tweets Response To Club Dismissing Him

Several Brazilian swimmers who competed at the 2016 Olympic Games and Rio are currently without a club, including famed Brazilian sprinter Bruno Fratus.

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Freshman Ky-Lee Perry Sets Pool Record as NC State Beats UNC

Freshman Ky-Lee Perry impressed in the women’s sprints, setting a new Pool Record in the 50 free.

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Manuel Downs Ledecky’s Pool Record with 1:42 200 Free Against USC

The Stanford Cardinal put up some blistering times in their dual meet victory over USC on Saturday, including Simone Manuel’s 1:42.72 in the 200 free.

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Clark Smith Rocks 17:42 2000 Free; Longhorns Beat Arizona

Smith’s 8:51.60 split at the 1000 yard mark and his 14:37.95 split at the 1650 mark rank among the top 5 times in the nation this season. That split at the 1650 is also just 6 seconds shy of his personal best 14:31.29.

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Kentucky Closes Out Regular Season With Win Over Cincinnati

Kentucky’s Danielle Galyer swam to victory in the 500 free, posting a 4:58.55 to out-touch teammate Kendal Casey (4:58.63). She also won the 100 fly in 55.96.

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Weitzeil Posts 21.5 Anchor Split on 200 Free Relay as Cal Defeats UCLA

CAL VS. UCLA Results  Friday, January 27th Hosted by Cal 25 yards Dual meet format FINAL TEAM SCORES CAL- 165 UCLA-…

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Tucker Dupree Breaks S12 American Record in 50 Yard Free

4-time Paralympic medalist Tucker Dupree has broken the American Record* in the 50 yard freestyle for S12 swimmers. Swimming on Sunday…

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Ledecky Blasts 1:43.4 200 Free as Stanford Downs UCLA

Olympic champ Ledecky got the ball rolling with a blazing swim in the 200 free. She charged to a 1:43.48, winning by over 3 seconds over teammate Ella Eastin (1:47.00).

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Tennessee Women Record First-Ever Road Win Against Florida

The Tennessee women made program history when they took down the Gators in Gainesville for the first time ever. It came down to the final event, with the Volunteers notching a 2-point victory.

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