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Backstroker Megan Lugar Commits to Valparaiso

Backstroker Megan Lugar has made her college decision, as she’s announced her commitment to swim for Valparasio University in the NCAA starting in the 2017-18 season.

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World Champion Rebecca Gallantree Retires From Diving

World Champion Rebecca Gallantree has announced her retirement from diving after competing at every level of competition in the sport….

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Arena Confirmed as New Partner of Swimming Australia

Swimming Australia is starting out 2017 with a new partner, as its partnership with Arena was confirmed on Wednesday night.

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USA Swimming Releases 2017-18 National Junior Team Selection Criteria

Athletes will be selected based on their long course times from January 1st, 2017 to August 31st, 2017. Priority is given to the top 2 individuals in each Olympic event.

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2016 U.S. Olympian Hali Flickinger Signs With Speedo

Former University of Georgia star Hali Flickinger has signed her first major suit sponsorship deal.

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Ryan Lochte Reveals Baby’s Gender, Becomes Pitchman For PowerBar

Hold onto your hair, as Lochte reveals the gender of his baby.

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USA Swimming Open Water National Championships Return to Castaic

2015 Open Water 10K World Champion Jordan Wilimovsky will swim in California in May for a chance to defend his title in Budapest.

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Flying Car May Light Tokyo 2020 Olympic Cauldron

The lighting of Tokyo 2020’s Olympic cauldron may be performed by a flying car, a la ‘Back To The Future.’

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Why Manners In The First Degree Matter for College Recruits

The old saying, “first impressions” could not be more true when you have your first contact with your potential college swim coach.

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Texas Women Vault to CSCAA #1 After Upset of Georgia

Carol Capitani and the Texas women are riding high after ending Georgia’s 22-year home winning streak last week.

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Swim Across America Grants $4.5 Million & Announces 2017 Schedule

Swim Across America has granted $4,571,922 in 2016 to fund clinical trials and cancer research at 18 institutions. This equals 71% of SAAs total 2016 revenue

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WashU Picks Up Sprint Duo in Sabrina Baxamusa and Eleanor Pollitt

SABRINA BAXAMUSA Baxamusa is a sprint freestyler out of Chicago’s northern suburbs. A senior at Glenbrook North High School, she…

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South Africa’s Calvyn Justus Nominated for 2017 Shorty Awards

South African Olympic swimmer Calvyn Justus has been nominated for a Shorty Award based on his social media presence.

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After Setting SA Record Last Year, Maranhao Dropped by Club for Being Too Old

Brazilian swimmer Joanna Maranhao, who was part of the 800 free relay that broke a South American Record at the Rio Olympics, has been dropped by the Pinheiros swim club on the basis that she’s too old to swim in Tokyo 2020.

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Top Three Teams’ Rankings Unchanged After New DIII CSCAA Poll

The CSCAA has come out with the first poll of the new year ranking the top 25 men’s and women’s Division III schools within the NCAA system. Based on the data provided, there have been no changes within the top three rankings on either the men’s or women’s sides.

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