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Catherine Vogt Promoted to Head Assistant Coach at USC

The USC Trojans have promoted Catherine Vogt to replace Jeremy Kipp as the program’s top assistant coach.

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Deerfield Beach Swim Instructor Added to USA Swimming Banned List

A former Deerfield Beach, Florida swim instructor has been added to USA Swimming’s list of individuals banned for life. Francisco de…

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Germany raises nomination criteria for ‘A Squad’ drastically

According to the German Swimming Federation, the standards for swimmers to make the nation’s top elite team will be more difficult in the coming year thanks to the DOSB, the German Olympic Sports Federation.

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Aiken-Augusta Adds Andy Pym as Head Coach

The Aiken-Augusta Swim League in Augusta, Georgia has chosen former Bellevue coach Andy Pym as their new Head Coach and Program Director.

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Swim Job: Foothill Aquasharks Swim Team seeks Swim Coach

The Foothill Aqua Sharks Swim Team offers training and competitive opportunities for swimmers of all abilities through USA Swimming.

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Oran, Algeria Named Host of 2021 Mediterranean Games

The city of Oran, Algeria, has been chosen to host the 2021 Mediterranean Games. The North African city was elected…

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All-American Imri Ganiel Leaves Texas Program

Austin Temple (above) was Texas’ top 100 breaststroker in 2015 on a flat-start.

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LA2024: Leadership of the Los Angeles Olympic Bid

The Los Angeles 2024 Summer Olympic bid, which was announced earlier this week, is being co-lead by Mayor Eric Garcetti and Casey Wasserman, CEO of Wasserman Media Group (WMG).

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Sioux Falls Names Maccoll as Women’s Swim Coach

The University of Sioux Falls announced on Monday that it has hired Jon Maccoll to lead its new women’s swimming program, which will begin competition in 2016.

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45-Second Butterflier Andrew Porter Transferring to Arizona State

Andrew Porter, formerly a swimmer at the University of Arizona, will make the move to Tempe.

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Para-Swimming: IPC Changes Classification Rules & Procedures

Tom Miazga, a star of the U.S. Paralympics Team, helps walk us through the changes.

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Official Language of FINA’s New Underwater Interpretation as of Junior Worlds

A written interpretation of the rule was distributed to officials at last week’s FINA World Junior Championships, giving some insights into what the exact language of the new interpretation will look like when it is submitted later this year.

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Durban, South Africa Awarded First Commonwealth Games In Africa

“This is the first time that Africa will host the Commonwealth Games and will position South Africa as a sport tourism destination and also provide opportunities for Team South Africa.”

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USOC Officially opens #LA24 Campaign for 2024 Olympic Games

Los Angeles, California has officially launched its bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games with the backing

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Frequently Asked Questions: The Los Angeles 2024 Olympic Bid

On September 1, 2015, the United States Olympic Committee announced Los Angeles as the Candidate City to represent the U. S. in its bid to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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