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Air Force Women Announce 2015-16 Schedule

The Air Force women’s swimming and diving teams open the 2015-16 season with a dual meet against the University of New Mexico, Oct. 9, at the Academy.

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Ferrum Swimming Joins old Dominion Athletic Conference

Ferrum College’s men’s and women’s swimming teams have been accepted for membership in the NCAA Division III Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC), the league announced Thursday.

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Serbia Wins Gold at Men’s Junior Water Polo World Championships

The team of Serbia won the 2015 edition of the FINA World Men’s Junior Water Polo Championships, held in Almaty (KAZ), from September 4-12.

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No Gkolomeev, But Alabama Still Sweeps Delta State To Open Season

The Alabama Crimson Tide were without two-time NCAA champion Kristian Gkolomeev in the NCAA’s 2015-2016 season opener, but didn’t miss a beat, sweeping all 28 swimming events to top Delta State on the road.

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Minnesota Swim & Dive Set for Annual Alumni Meet

Golden Gophers from the current roster and years past are set for some friendly competition at the annual Alumni Meet.

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Coventry Clinches Triple Three-Peat On Final Night of All Africa Games

With tonight’s win in the women’s 200m backstroke, Kirsty Coventry’s trifecta of wins across three editions of the All Africa Games is now complete.

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German Olympic Champ Britta Steffen To Take Part In TV Show

Famously private about her personal life, German world record-holder Britta Steffen will take part in an upcoming TV series in which former pro athletes compete in various challenges.

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NBAC’s Tom Himes Wins Fitter & Faster Age Group Coach of Year Award

The Fitter & Faster Swim Tour has announced the winner of its 2015 Age Group Coach of the Year Award: North Baltimore Aquatic Club’s Tom Himes.

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Fifteen-Year-Old Russian Swimmer Dies At Training Camp

A young Russian swimmer has died after falling from a balcony at a sports academy training camp, the Associated Press reports.

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Shouts From The Stands: Appearances Can Be Deceiving

“Sometimes, the key to success does not lie in being the tallest or even the best at what you do, but rather in the effort you make and knowing how to best harness your abilities”

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ACC Recruiting Tip: Take a Workout With You on Official Trips

One thing we always advise our swimmers to do when taking an official recruiting visit is to get a workout…

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Bruce Gemmell Wins Third Consecutive ASCA Coach Of The Year Award

Gemmell is the primary coach of Katie Ledecky, the 2015 FINA Swimmer of the meet at the recent FINA World Championship and the head coach of Nation’s Capital Swim Club.

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UVa Hazing Case Defendants File Official Responses To Civil Suit

The defendants in the civil lawsuit alleging hazing, brought forth by Anthony Marcantonio, have filed their official responses with the court.

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Junior Water Polo World Championships: Live Streaming Information

A large selection of the FINA Men’s Junior Water Polo Championships games – in Almaty (KAZ) – from September 4-12 will be live streamed worldwide and free of charge on FINAtv.

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Rome Puts Their Name In To Host The 2024 Olympic Games

“No other city in the world can offer an artistic, historical and cultural heritage that stretches over such an ample arc of time”

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