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2015 CIF Southern Section Overview – Psych Sheets Released

2015 California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section Swimming & Diving Championships Diving: Monday, May 11, 2015-Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Swimming: Wednesday,…

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Why Matt Biondi matters so much to the sport of swimming – 1988 Video Vault

“Swimmers, know thy swimming history.”  Before Michael Phelps, Matt Biondi was USA Swimming’s superstar. Competing at the 1984, 1988 and…

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Former world record-holder Kate Ziegler to compete in Charlotte after two-year layoff

Former 1500 freestyle world record-holder Kate Ziegler will make her first competitive appearance in more than two years next week at the Arena Pro Swim Series meet in Charlotte.

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SwimLabs Encinitas #TeamJeff Fundraiser with Aaron Peirsol

This weekend SwimLabs, Encinitas, hosted a fundraiser for Rosebowl Aquatics head coach Jeff Julian with 5 time Olympic Gold Medalist…

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Costa Picks Up Four Gold at the Spanish University Championships

Melanie Costa took gold in the 50, 100, 200 and 400 freestyle at the Spanish University Championships…

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Driver Charged In Hit-And-Run Death Of Brazilian Swimmer Sarah Correa

Initial reports stated that the driver of the car fled the scene of the accident following the collision. After being identified as the driver of the car, Diogo Barreira, told police that he fled the scene in order to tend to his own injuries in hospital.

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USA Synchro Announces Pan Am Games, FINA World Championships Teams

The 2015 Pan American Games will be held July 10-26 in Toronto. The FINA World Championships is scheduled for Aug. 5-16 in Kazan, Russia.

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Incredible Aerial Footage of 2015 Open Water U.S. Nationals

Jordan Wilimovsky, the 2015 United States Open Water 10KM Champion, will lead a roster of 4 men and 4 women to Kazan.

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Thiago Pereira to take on 8 different events at Pan American Games

BestSwimming.br is reporting that Brazilian swimmer Thiago Pereira will take on a full event load at this summer’s Pan American Games, with 5 individual events and 3 relays.

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CSCAA Convention Travel Blog Day 3 and 4

“After all of the previous day’s excitement I wasn’t sure the schedule could keep pace. I was incorrect.”

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Kade Knoch blogs from the National Diversity Select Camp: Blog #3 – Breaststroke, backstroke and food

King Marlin Swim Club member Kade Knoch practices at the Olympic Training Center during USA Swimming’s 2015 National Diversity Select Camp.

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Australia Fails To Pass Revised Anti-Doping Legislation

In light of several recent cases in Australian sport regarding doping allegations, specifically in football and rugby, Australian Olympic Committee…

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Let’s Clear the Air: Stop Peeing in the Pool at Major Meets

Air quality in most indoor facilities already isn’t great, but are swimmers making it worse?

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