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2014 Swammy Awards: United States Male Swimmer Of The Year Connor Jaeger

When looking back at the 2014 year years from now, two of the biggest historical factors will be records, and the fact that Jaeger was the first American to ever win gold in the 1500m freestyle at Pan Pacs.

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What Year Would You Hold The American Record In The 50 or 100 Freestyle?

Olympic Champion Nathan Adrian holds the American Record in the 100 yard free, 41.08.

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9 Questions to Ask a College Swimming Coach

Interviews may seem intimidating, but the key to making a good impression is to prepare. The famous, “Do you have any questions” can be a crucial part of any interview.

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German Record Holder Franziska Hentke Swims 2:08 200 Fly to End 2014; Signs With Arena

Arena’s international arm continues to build up an increasingly impressive resume of stars, and the latest signing is German swimmer Franziska…

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MEET NOTES: Florida Gators face Florida State in the “Share a Little Sunshine Showdown”

Coach Troy: “The FSU meet is always a spirited competition, as so many of the athletes on each squad looked at both schools. This meet also provides for a unique opportunity after exams to springboard into the main part of the season.”

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College distance freestyler Blake Blair reflects on midseason breakthrough

“Swimming is a tough sport to do by yourself, but he is capable of pushing himself,” Albion Head Coach Jake Taber, who has followed Blair’s career since his time as a club swimmer in middle school.

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Florida Newcomers Sophia Batchelor, Amelia Maughan Eligible to Compete This Semester

Cal transfer Sophia Batchelor is eligible to swim for Florida in the spring semester of 2015.

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MEET NOTES: West Virginia University Swimming & Diving take on Orange Bowl Classic

Following a four-week break from competition, the West Virginia University men’s and women’s swimming & diving teams return to action at the Orange Bowl Classic in Key Largo, Florida, on Saturday, Jan. 3.

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MEET NOTES: Missouri State Swimming & Diving take on Rice Saturday at 3pm

The Missouri State women’s swimming and diving team heads to Houston, Texas, for its first event of the New Year in a dual against the Rice Owls at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3.

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Assistant Krakauer Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Davidson

“This is overdue recognition for Amy. She is an outstanding coach, and everyone associated with our team knows how important she is to our program,” said Davidson head coach John Young.

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I Feel We’re Close Enough – What Lies West of Pennsylvania

As I look over the shear mile of a drop that separates myself and Yosemite’s Half Dome, I am overcome…

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Mid-Season Notes: University of West Florida swimming and diving face Ouachita Baptist Sat Jan 3rd

The University of West Florida women’s swimming and diving team will return to action this Saturday, Jan. 3 at home…

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MEET NOTES: SMU Swimming and Diving host LSU Saturday Jan 3rd

The SMU men’s swimming & diving team will split its squad this weekend, as the swimmers host the LSU Tigers on Saturday, Jan. 3, and the divers travel to Knoxville for the Tennessee Diving Invitational.

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MEET NOTES: NC State Diving to compete at Tennessee Diving Invitational on Jan. 3

Divers Gabi McDermott, Harrison Mitchell and Rachel Mumma will represent the Wolfpack at the three-day competition.

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Auburn Tigers Read for Tennessee Diving Invitational

AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn’s divers begin 2015 at the Tennessee Diving Invitational as the Tigers head to Knoxville, Tenn., for…

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