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United Arab Emirates Fires Russian Head Coach Sergey Burkov

Sergey Burkov has been dismissed as UAE’s head coach.

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Westport Weston Family YMCA’s Ellen Johnston Named National YMCA Coach of the Year

Westport/Weston Family YMCA Water Rat Swim Team Head Coach, Ellen Johnston, has been named as National YMCA Coach of the…

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SwimMAC Elite’s Roy Burch Suffers Season-Ending Injury

Bermudian sprinter star, Roy Burch, suffered a big-time leg injury, rendering him in a temporary wheel chair for his immediate future.

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Oliveira breaks South American record with 1:58.53 in 200 free to open 2015 Maria Lenk Trophy

Larissa Oliveira (right) broke the South American 100 back record previously held by Manuella Lyrio (left), who finished second.

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Video: Michigan’s Richard Funk Sets Sights On Pan Am Gold

Richard Funk qualified once more to represent Canada internationally, grabbing a spot on the 2015 Pan Am Games roster with a win in the 100m breaststroke.

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5 Important Things in a Good Coach to Athlete Relationship

For those of you who don’t get along with your coach, or just want to strengthen your relationship, here are 5 tips for a great coach-to-athlete relationship:

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2015 Australian World Championship Trials: COACHES RAVE

Swimming Australia had a little fun with some of its coaches using some video captured this week at the Australian…

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Medeiros drops 1:00.7 in 100 back, 4 qualify for Junior Worlds at Maria Lenk Day 1 prelims

Brazil’s long course national championships – known as the Maria Lenk Trophy – kicked off this morning in Rio de Janeiro, with rising star Etiene Medeiros headlining.

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Video: Cal’s Jeremy Bagshaw Ready To Tear It Up At Worlds This Summer

Jeremy Bagshaw had a very solid week at the 2015 Canadian Nationals which earned him his first national team birth in a few years, as well as a national championship victory in the 200m freestyle.

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WATCH: All race videos from Day 3 of Short Course YMCA Nationals

All race videos courtesy of USA Swimming on YouTube.

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16-Year Old Kyle Chalmers Breaks Australian Age Record, Swims Sub 49 in 100m Freestyle

16-year old Kyle Chalmers has swum the fastest 100 freestyle in Australian history.

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Michael Phelps’ 6-Month Suspension Officially Ends On Monday

Michael Phelps’ six-month suspension from all USA Swimming sanctioned competition will be completed tomorrow, allowing him to return to competition in time for the Arena Pro Swim Series Mesa.

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100-year-old Japanese woman breaks Guinness World Record by finishing 1500 free

Mieko Nagaoka, a 100-year-old woman in Japan, became the oldest person in history to complete a 1500 freestyle swim, breaking the Guinness World Record.

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Bilis, Worrell Named 2014-2015 ACC Swimmers of the Year

North Carolina State sprint star Simonas Bilis took home ACC Swimmer of the Year honors on Monday, as awarded by the conference.

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Funkita competition official winners have been selected

Congrats to our Funkita competition winners CAITIE, ANNA, NATALIE, SOFIA ALTOFT and CARMEN. You’ve scored yourself an awesome new swimsuit from the new Funkita range.

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