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The 8 Most Interesting Long Course U.S. Open Records

Below, we’ve looked at some of the most surprising US Open records in the books, and what they mean historically to the sport of swimming.

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5 Ways to Improve Your IM with Michael Weiss

The 400 IM is no easy feat and dominated by some of the most talented swimmers in the world, but Weiss knows exactly what it takes.

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The Counter Attack – Episode 12 – May 20, 2015

Greg Mescall highlights the Fisher Cup, congratulates a few state champs, and previews the upcoming Serbia series.

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Volgograd Region Dominates Day Two of the Russian Junior Championships

Over the first two days of competition at the Russian Junior Championships the Volgograd region has collected six gold, four silver and two bronze…

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“Of Soil and Water” – UK’s First Public Pond Opens

London’s “King’s Cross Pond Club” is both a work of art and a place to take a dip.

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Darwin, Australia pool getting big upgrade – by losing 30 centimeters

A Darwin, Australia-based 50-meter swimming pool will actually become a square 50 meters after earning government funding for a facility upgrade, per a report by The Guardian’s website.

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Psych Sheets Released For The Mel Zejac International – Kevin Cordes And Noemie Thomas Set Up For Sweeps

Cordes is entered in the three breaststroke events and is the top seed in all of them. He’s favoured to win at the meet, and will have the chance to down some of the meet records. All three breaststroke records are held by Canadian Olympian Scott Dickens.

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Developing Speed in Dryland

Can you teach speed? Larry Arnold is developing it. In this clip from a session with Phoenix Swim Club, he shows you one way he works his magic.

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Delays in Rio’s Preparation May Cause Water Polo Competition to Move Venues

Less than 16 months out from Rio Olympic Games, delays in venue construction may cause the site for water polo competition to relocate.

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Tofey Leon Awarded Walter Byers Scholarship

Former Auburn swimmer Tofey Leon has been named recipient of the prestigious 2015 Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship, the NCAA announced Tuesday.

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2015 CIF-SS D3 Finals – Poly Girls, Rio Mesa Boys Crowned with Team Titles

Rio Mesa won the boys’ meet at CIF-SS Division III finals with consistent performances from everyone, but especially their relays.

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Whittall to be Inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame Posthumously

Beth Whittall passed away at the age of 78 only a few days after being notified of the honour of being inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame…

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Team Arena Combines for 13 Medals at Arena Pro Swim Series at Charlotte

Tom Shields topped Olympic gold medalists Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps to win the 100-meter butterfly.Shields posted a time of 52.12 seconds to earn the victory in the 16th-fastest time in the world this year.

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Kentucky State Record-holder Grace Oglesby to stay home, commits to Louisville Cardinals

Kentucky’s state record-holding butterflyer Grace Oglesby, one of the top recruits in the class of 2016, has made an early verbal commitment to stay in-state and join the Louisville Cardinals in the fall of 2016.

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Swim Job: Helsingør Swimclub in Denmark seeks Head Swim Coach

Helsingør Swim Club is looking for a candidate who is prepared to become Mr(s) Helsingør Swim Club. Someone who is willing to bring the swim club to the next level as a competition swim Club, with brain and heart.

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