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Nine Duke Blue Devils Net Scholar All-America Accolades

Nine members of the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams have earned Scholar All-America accolades for the 2014-15 season, as announced Tuesday, June 30 by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA).

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OCCC pool hosts final meet before shutdown with Firecracker Open

The Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) pool in Oklahoma City hosted its final meet this weekend, according to King Marlin Swim…

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Miami Swimming & Diving Recognized As Scholar All-America Team

The University of Miami swimming & diving program was recognized for excellence in the classroom this week, earning Scholar All-America Team designation from the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA).

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Australia’s Bobby Hurley: On the Mend and In the Hunt

From short course world record holder to athlete in injury recovery, Australia’s Bobby Hurley is back at it in his quest for a spot on his country’s 2016 Olympics roster.

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Swim Mom Musings: The Why of Summer Swim

“This is where a love of this sport is often fostered.”

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Pal Joensen Wins 4 Medals, Including 1500 Free, to Open Island Games

Faroese swimmer Pal Joensen won 4 medals on the first day of competition at the 2015 Island Games.

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Bence Biczó Lights Up 1:56 200 Fly At Hungarian Nationals

Laszlo Cseh earned his first silver medal of the day with his time of 1:49.09 in the event. Later, he finished second in the men’s 100 backstroke to Gabor Balog by .06 seconds, adding his second silver medal of the day.

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Wyoming’s Winningest High School Coach Passes Away

One of Wyoming’s most recognizable high school head swim coaches passed away yesterday, Sunday, June 28th. Bruce Gresly, who led…

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Missy Franklin to star alongside Gronkowski, Pippen in FOX special ‘Beat the Champions’

U.S. Olympian Missy Franklin will star in a new FOX TV special called “Beat the Champions,” which will pit her and two other professional athletes against amateur athletes in handicapped competitions.

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2015 CCCAN Meet Recap – Gabriela Donahue, Miguel Cancel, Raiz Tjon-A-Joe Make Their Marks

It was a weekend of record-breaking swims for the rising swim stars who took part in the XXIX Central American…

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Pavol Jelenák Lowers National Record At Slovakian Nationals

The swim of the meet had to go to Pavol Jelenák of the J&T Bratislava club, breaking his own 200IM record. His time on Saturday of 2:05.36 is 0.24 under his now old national record of 2.05.59 set at the European Championships in Debrecen, Hungary in 2012.

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Discovery Communications nabs Olympic TV rights in Europe through 2024

In a major move for European television broadcasting, the U.S.-based Discovery Communications has gained broadcast rights throughout Europe for four Olympic Games stretching from 2018 to 2024.

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Yannick Agnel Pulls Out of World Championships; Won’t Defend 200 Free Title

French superstar Yannick Agnel won’t defend his 200 meter free title at the World Championships.

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Mountain West Teams & Individuals Earn CSCAA Scholar All-America Awards

All 10 Mountain West women’s swimming & diving teams recently earned College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Team Scholar All-America Award honors.

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W&M Women’s Swimming Picks Up Eight Freshmen

William & Mary Director of Swimming Matt Crispino ’02 announced the addition of eight freshmen to the women’s swimming roster today, welcoming the standouts to the 2015-16 squad.

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