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Swimming Canada Launches Rebrand Including New Logo

Swimming Canada has launched a full rebrand, following one announced earlier this year by USA Swimming.

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IKKOS Pro App Creates a World-Class Coaching Experience Through Your Smartphone

Video courtesy of IKKOS. The name sounds odd, but it has historic roots. IKKOS of Tarentum was the first recorded Olympic coach in ancient Greece, and he was known as “the trainer of champions.”

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Simmonds Posts World’s Number One Time in the 200 Backstroke

Elizabeth Simmonds posted a 2:08.32 in the 200 backstroke to take over the top in the world rankings…

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Thomas, Jensen & Dudzinski shine, but La Salle College wins Pennsylvania boys 3A state title

Hatboro-Horsham’s Michael Thomas crushed two incredible swims and Michael Jensen (Upper Dublin) and Ryan Dudzinski (Upper St. Clair) each broke state records, but La Salle College powered away with the team title in Pennsyvania’s class 3A.

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Allie Raab’s come-from-behind split steals Pennsylvania state title for Hershey in thriller

With just 100 yards left in the entire meet, Hershey High School trailed North Allegheny by 1.5 points and .07 seconds, but freshman Allie Raab”s final-leg heroics stole a narrow team title for Hershey.

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The Secret to being a Great Swimmer

The key to success is known by many, but applied by few.

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Felipe Franca hits two top-10 world times at Brazilian regional meet

Brazilian breaststroker Felipe Franca is finding his speed early, hitting two top-10-ranked times in our world rankings at a regional meet leading up to the country’s national championships next month.

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SwimJams: How the Sacred Heart Girls Won Their 26th Kentucky State Championship

The Valkyries from Sacred Heart High School won their 26th state championship in girls’ swimming & diving in February.

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2015 Junior Olympics At Univ Of Maryland Photo Vault

SwimSwam contributor Rafael Domeyko was at the University of Maryland this weekend to take pictures at the Junior Olympics. All…

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Yannick Käser Posts Two National Records at Switzerland Long Course Championships

Yannick Käser dominated the men’s breaststroke events at the 2015 Swiss National Championships, setting a new national record in the process.

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Why High School and Masters Swimming Coaches are using USRPT (Video Series)

High School Swim Coach Amy Webb describes their implementation of USRPT with the Fairview HS Boys Swim Team in Boulder, CO.

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University College Dublin Wins Third-Straight Irish Inter-Varsities Swimming Championship

Teams from across Ireland competed in the annual Inter-Varsities Swimming Championships in the Kingfisher Fitness Club, in Galway over the…

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RACE VIDEO: Watch the Cincinnati Marlins 13-14 Boys Break NAG Record in 400 Medley Relay

On Saturday evening, the 13-14 boys from the Cincinnati Marlins (Justin Grender, Jake Foster, Carson Foster, Philip Brocker) broke the…

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Contest: Tell us the Funkita print you love and you could win a Free Giveaway through SwimOutlet.com

Aussie swimwear label Funkita has released a whole new print range and we’ve got an exciting giveaway through US retail partner SwimOutlet.com to celebrate the launch.

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2015 W. NCAA PICKS: Close Field Leaves Title Prospects Open in 400 IM

Texas A&M senior Sarah Henry is just one of the dynamic swimmers ready to swim her way to the top of the women’s 400 IM podium at this year’s NCAA Championships.

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