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College Swimming Previews: #8 USC Women Look To Move Up After Massive Recruiting Year

After a strong sophomore season, Chelsea Chenault (in pool) will lead USC into what is expected to be a much improved team in 2015-2016

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Gichard, Lewis shine on first day of Commonwealth Youth Games

New Zealand’s Bobbi Gichard and Australia’s Clyde Lewis led a charge from Oceania at the opening day of the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa.

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Russian National Water Polo Player Dies During Practice

A member of Russia’s World Championships water polo team (pictured above) has died after a medical emergency during a training session in Belarus.

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4 Tips for Being a More Consistent Swimmer in Practice

Consistency is one of the hallmarks of championship swimmers. Here are 4 tips for becoming a more consistent swimmer in training.

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Blaum and Franco win last race in Italy Open Water Grand Prix

Damian Blaum (ARG) and Alice Franco (ITA) were the winners of the fifth and last event of the 2015 FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix, held on September 6 between Capri and Napoli, in Italy.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #8 Canoeing Your Way Thru Warmup

#10 Think I just found how I'll pay for the rest of college…USA swimming trading cards circa summer 2004 @swimswamnews…

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Van der Burgh, Brown Earn Wins On Day One of All Africa Games

The All Africa Games’ swimming competition saw its first victors, which included South Africa’s Cameron Van der Burgh and Myles Brown.

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Master The Lawn-Mower Pull for Your Swim Strength Program

Welcome to day 3 of the combo pullup progression. Today we are introducing the Lawn-Mower Pull!

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Catch A Clip Of the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games Opening Ceremonies

The 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games kicked off yesterday in Samoa, with a theatrical celebration of culture and sport at the…

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Femke Heemskerk moving to France to join coach Philippe Lucas

Mirroring a move she made before the 2012 Olympic Games, Dutch freestyler Femke Heemskerk will move to France and join renowned coach Philippe Lucas for the final year leading up to the 2016 Olympics.

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Aussie Swimmers Eat Dinner At 1am While Attending Rio Protocol Camp

Dinner at 1am, competition simulation at 10pm – such will be the life of an Aussie swimmer attending their Rio Protocol Camp in Canberra.

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Gubecka earns Australian Open Water Swimmer of Year Honor (Video Interview)

Video edit courtesy of Coleman Hodges. Press release courtesy of Swimming Australia: For only the second time in history, the coveted…

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Maddison Elliott named Aussie Paralympic Swimmer of Year (Video Interview)

Video edit courtesy of Coleman Hodges. Press release courtesy of Swimming Australia: For only the second time in history, the coveted…

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Campbell, Seebohm Share Australian Swimmer of Year Award (Video Interview)

Video courtesy of Swimming Australia, Ltd.  Edited for SwimSwam by Coleman Hodges. Press release courtesy of Swimming Australia: For only the second…

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Aquazot breaststroker Catherine Lowengrub commits to LSU Tigers

LSU has made its first foray into the recruiting market of the high school class of 2016, nabbing California breaststroker Catherine Lowengrub.

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