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2016 U.S. Winter Nationals: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

The Indiana men dominated the relays on night 1, with their A and B teams both medaling in the 200 medley relay and 800 free relay.

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2016 Georgia Invite Preview: Kalisz, Litherland to Battle in 400 IM

The men’s 400 IM could potentially be one of the best races of the meet, as Chase Kalisz, the Olympic silver medalist, and Georgia teammate Jay Litherland, an Olympic finalist, will be going head to head.

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2016 Texas Invite Preview: Olympic Champions Clash in 200 Free

Among the notable races to watch is the men’s 200 yard free, which will feature U.S. Olympic gold medalists Clark Smith and Townley Haas, as well as Stanford freshman standout Grant Shoults and Olympic champ Ous Mellouli.

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UK Paralympic Champion wins Funding Appeal

Paralympic swimmer Sascha Kindred will have his funding reinstated after an appeal.

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All The Links You Need For the 2016 U.S. Winter Nationals

2016 U.S. Winter Nationals Wed. Nov 30 – Sat. Dec 3, 2016 Georgia Tech McAuley Aquatic Center, Atlanta, GA Short…

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In Briefs 11/30/16: Phelps To Give Award, Cook Nominated, YMCA Rename

Michael Phelps presenting an award is among today’s In Briefs, your quick hit list of swimming stories from around the web.

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La Salle Brings In Susanne Gingher As Assistant Coach

PHILADELPHIA – The La Salle Swimming team is excited to announce the hiring of new Assistant Coach Susanne Gingher. “I…

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Amid Criticism, Hungarian Federation Head Gyárfás Resigns From Post

Of Hungarian Federation head Tamas Gyárfás’ resignation, multiple Olympic gold medalist Katinka Hosszu says, “Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.”

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MN State Champ Kasey Milstroh Commits to Minnesota

The University of Minnesota women will be keeping a state champion in state for her NCAA career, as freestyler Kasey Milstroh has signed her national letter of intent to join the Gophers in Fall 2017.

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Peaty Makes Short List for BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award

British Olympic champion Adam Peaty has been named among 16 athletes who have been shortlisted for the 2016 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

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Futures Gold Medalist Kelly Leonard Signs with Minnesota

The Minnesota women have picked up some more in-state backstroke talent, as Kelly Leonard has signed her national letter of intent to join the Gophers next fall.

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NC State Men Lead Swimulator Rankings

Mid season taper meets have started for college programs, so we have a pretty good idea of the strengths of…

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Swimming To Be Treated As School Subject In Victoria, Australia

The state of Victoria, Australia, will now be required to include swim lessons among its school subjects such as math and science.

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Oleksiak Adds ‘Loonie Luck’ To Windsor Pool For SC World C’ships

A lucky loonie from the year Penny Oleksiak was born has been thrown into the Windsor pool construction ingredients.

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TritonWear partners with 4th FINA World Aquatics Convention

FINA announces TritonWear as Event Partner of the 4th FINA World Aquatics Convention, taking place at Caesars Windsor Resort and Convention Centre, Ontario, Canada, from 3-5 December 2016.

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