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American Men Make Wholesale Changes for Finals of 800 Free Relay

The American men had the second-fastest 800 free relay in prelims, combining for a 6:55.02, but after seeing the dramatic…

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West Virginia’s Marsh, Kansas’ Miller Named Big 12 Swimmers of the Week

Kansas’ Chelsie Miller was named the Big 12 women’s swimmer of the week for her performances at the Kansas Classic.

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University of Minnesota to Rename Aquatic Center after Jean K. Freeman Saturday

The legendary Freeman, who passed away in 2010, was a student-athlete for the Gophers and then coached Minnesota’s swimming and diving program for more than 30 years.

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Former Michigan Swimmer Brent Lang Named One of Six Recipients of 2015 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Former University of Michigan men’s swimmer Brent Lang (1987-90) has been announced as one of the six…

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2014 Can Am Para-swimming Championships start Friday at Kinsmen Sports Centre

Some of the biggest international showdowns are on the schedule for the 2014 Can Am Para-swimming Championships Friday to Sunday…

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Junior World Record-holder Rosalia Nasretdinova scratches 50 fly after heats of SC Worlds

Only one swimmer has scratched out of a final or semifinal on day 2 of the Short Course World Championships, and the lone scratch comes in the women’s 50 fly.

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Katinka Hosszu Sets Meet Record in 100 IM, American Record in 4×50 Medley Relay Falls

Katinka Hosszu cleared yet another meet record this morning with her morning swim in the 100 IM.

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Russia Breaks 4×50 Medley Relay World Record at Short Course World Championships

Stanislav Donets provided a quick lead-off split for Russia as they cleared the controversial old World Record in the 4×50 Medley Relay

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2014 World Short Course Championships: Day Two Prelims Real-Time Recaps

France’s Florent Manaudou will get a chance to swim in his signature race, the 50 free, this morning, but he will get some stiff competition from Russia’s Vlad Morozov and Brazil’s Cesar Cielo.

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3 Storylines to watch on day 2 of the 2014 Short Course World Championships

Sarah Sjostrom will have her first great shot at a gold medal on day 2, swimming the 50 fly, where she smashed the long course world record earlier this year.

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2014 U.S. Winter Nationals: Louisville men with two relay A cuts on day 1

The Louisville men hit two NCAA Qualifying Standards on opening night, including the nation’s best 800 free relay time.

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World Record Race Video – Watch Mireia Belmonte go sub 2 minutes in 200 Butterfly scm

Swimming Video / Race Video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam partner.

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USA Swimming Rules Chair Dan McAllen Appointed as NCAA Observer at Winter Nationals

At Wednesday’s coaches’ meeting at the 2014 Winter National Championships in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA Swimming Rules Chair Dan McAllen was…

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Arkansas Swimming and Diving Sign 6 for 2015-2016

Five swimmers and one diver have inked National Letters of Intent to join Arkansas women’s swimming and diving in the fall of 2015, head swimming and diving coach Sean Schimmel announced Wednesday.

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Backstroke Wedges Will Be in Play at 2014 Winter Nationals for Non-NCAA Athletes

A rendering of the new Omega backstroke start ledges/wedges.

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