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Hosszu Enters All 17 Events for Moscow World Cup, Atkinson Absent

In Moscow, Vladimir Morozov and Katinka Hosszu hurtle towards the top bonuses in cluster 1 of the FINA World Cup series, with the former entering 4 races and the latter taking on all 17.

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Multiple NCAA Champion Gkolomeev Absent From Alabama’s 2016-17 Roster

A major weapon for the Crimson Tide is missing from the squad’s 2016-17 roster.

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Olympic Champ Joseph Schooling Returns To Texas For Junior Season

According to the Texas Longhorns’ roster update for the 2016-17 season, Olympic Champion Joseph Schooling is officially returning to Austin for his junior season in the NCAA.

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Verhaeren: “You are Only as Good as Your Last Performance”

In an exclusive interview with SwimSwam Australian National Team Head Coach Jacco Verhaeren discusses the performance of the Australian team in Rio…

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Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Morozov Turns .37 Seconds Into $20,000

The format of the FINA World Cup most highly rewards one specific ability: lowering a world record multiple times by the smallest of margins. Vladimir Morozov is already proving beyond adept.

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7 Reasons Why Your Swim Team Should Host Meets

# 1 – Financial. On some teams, swim meets are a very important source of revenue.

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FGCU Women’s Team Meets Their New Head Coach Dave Rollins

Yesterday Florida Gulf Coast University announced that Dave Rollins will be the new head coach of its women’s program. Today FGCU posted…

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Minnesota Lines Up Rematch With Wisconsin On 2016-17 Schedule

The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers have announced their schedule for the 2016-17 NCAA season, with a dual meet rematch against Big Ten foe Wisconsin looming.

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Alabama Swimming and Diving Announces 2016-17 Schedule

The Tide closes its home slate early in 2017, taking on ACC power Florida State on Jan. 21 at 10 a.m.

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Morozov Cracks $30K To Lead World Cup Money Lists After Berlin

Another $16,000 haul in Berlin has Vladimir Morozov leading the 2016 World Cup money lists.

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Hosszu Builds 137-Point World Cup Lead In Berlin

Just two meets in to the 9-event 2016 FINA World Cup, Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu has built a commanding lead of more than 130 points.

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Two Refugee Athletes Will Compete in Paralympic Games

The Paralympics are set to begin on September 7th and will take place through the 18th of the month.

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The Secrets of College Recruiting

Rick Paine: “I have been in the recruiting business for over 30 years; 17 as a D-I coach and Recruiting Coordinator and 13 years as the Director of Swimming for American College Connection. I have learned what certain coaches look for in recruits…”

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Investigation Clears Tokyo 2020 Bid Of Bribery Claims

The Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) released a report today clearing the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Bid Committee of any and all charges related to an alleged bribery scheme.

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WATCH: Highlights Video From The FINA World Cup Stop In Berlin

The 2016 FINA World Cup stop in Berlin brought plenty of fast swimming, as we saw international standouts including Katinka Hosszu, Chad Le Clos, Vlad Morozov, and James Guy claim gold again.

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