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Bob Bowman To Speak With Media During ASU Football Game

Swimming is taking center stage at this weekend’s football game in Tempe, Arizona. Just before kick off at the Arizona State…

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Vanderkaay, Tarwater Help Teach Kids To Swim Through ‘Detroit Swims’

Detroit Swims is an initiative in the city of Detroit to teach children to swim and be safe in the water.

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USC Women’s Swim And Dive 2015-2016 Schedule Announced

The USC’s Trojans, led by senior Kendyl Stewart, have announced there schedule for the 2015-2016 season.

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Wisconsin Announces 2015-16 Schedule

The University of Wisconsin swimming and diving program announced its 2015-16 schedule on Friday, which features two home meets, as well as premier road meets against Auburn, Georgia and USC.

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Georgia Tech Alumnus Donates New Scoreboards; Renames Aquatic Center

Georgia Tech’s Aquatic Center will soon be known as the McAuley Aquatic Center in honor of Coach James Herbert “Herb” McAuley. McAuley spent 40 years coaching for Georgia Tech, 23 of which were spent as head coach.

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FINA Medical Committee Reports No Health Issues From Rio Test Event

There have been no reports to FINA of health issues after swimmers took to the controversial Rio waters last month, the organization says.

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Inaugural European Games Reached 1.7 Billion Viewers

The European Olympic Committee has released viewership data on the inaugural European Games that took place in Baku this past June.

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IPC Swimming Seeks 2019 World Championship Bidders

IPC Swimming is seeking bidders for the 2019 edition of its World Swimming Championships, which will be the 9th edition…

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Larkin, McEvoy On Dolphins’ Rio Protocol Camp Experience (Video)

You’ve read about it, now see it in action – Australia’s elite taking part in their “Rio Protocol Camp” in Canberra.

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The Main Set: SwimSwam’s Official Podcast – Episode One: Ryan Lochte

Joined by multi-time Olympic medallist and swimming icon Ryan Lochte, Swimswam would like to introduce “The Main Set.” Mitch and Loretta…

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Learn the Frog Squat to Increase your Swim Strength

Today we are introducing the Frog Squat! The Frog Squat focuses on lower-extremity flexibilty, hip stability and posture.

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Duke’s Willborn Named to U.S. Roster for Junior Pan Ams

Freshman diver Mackenzie Willborn will represent the United States at the 2015 Junior Pan American Games Oct. 8-11 in Matanzas, Cuba.

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Mauricio Fiol Vows to Defend His Innocence in YouTube Video

Mauricio Fiol has published a video on his YouTube channel reaffirming his innocence in a doping case.

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British Breaststrokers Peaty, Willis, Renshaw Test Wheelchair Basketball Skills

World record-holder Adam Peaty, Olympian Andrew Willis and Commonwealth Games medalist Molly Renshaw were among the basketballing participants, strapping into wheelchairs to try out a different training activity.

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Rio de Janeiro Mayor Responds to FINA’s Grievances

As reported yesterday, FINA issued a letter to 2016 Rio Olympic Games organizers lashing out at what it described as…

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