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NCAA: Swimmers Biggest Users of Sleep Aids Among College Athletes; #2 in Marijuana Use

Substance use is a growing problem in college athletics over the last decade.

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2014 U.S. Nationals Preview: Men’s 400 IM Has Kalisz Following in Phelps’ NBAC Footsteps

Chase Kalisz’s development in the last year has left him looking a lot like Michael Phelps, with a breaststroke. He’s got a ways to go in the 400 IM to get to Phelps’ level, but his time this summer could be something special.

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Swim Job: Chartiers Valley Swim Club Seek Assistant Swim Coach – FILLED

Chartiers Valley Swim Club is looking for part time assistant coaches for the 2014-15 Short Course season who will work with swimmers ranging from ages 6-18.

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USA Water Polo Announces Roster For FINA World Cup

USA Women’s Senior National Team Head Coach Adam Krikorian has announced the 13 athletes that will compete for Team USA…

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The Virtual Frogman Challenge, A Navy SEAL Foundation Event

“In response to our registration filling in less than 5 hours for the 2014 event, we have created the Virtual Frogman Challenge. For $25, on an honor system, swimmers can raise funds and receive a t-shirt, knowing their efforts are directly contributing to our overall mission.”

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Kristin Gary captures 200 Backstroke FINA World Masters title

Former Blue Devil swimmer Kristin Gary captured a FINA World Masters title in the 200-meter backstroke this week at the…

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Australia Adds 9 to Pan Pacs Roster; Ellen Gandy Out, Sprenger a “Maybe”

Ellen Gandy has pulled out of the 2014 Pan Pac Championships due to ‘personal reasons.’

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Women’s 100 Meter Breaststroke-US Nationals Preview-Can Hardy’s Speed Be Stopped?

Breeja Larson is done with her yards career, and is the two time defending U.S. National Champion in the 100 meter breaststroke.

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Norway Sending 6 to 2014 European Championships

The University of Utah’s Stina Colleou will swim at the 2014 European Championships in two weeks.

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5 Storylines to watch at US Nationals – plus links, schedules, selection procedures and more!

Katie Ledecky (left) and Missy Franklin (right) are two of the many stars converging on Southern California for the US National Championships this week.

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Race Video: Sierra Schmidt Completes Triple With 1500 Freestyle Victory

Sierra Scmidt won her third event on the week after winning the 400 and 800 freestyles earlier. On the final…

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INTERVIEW: Triple Junior National Champion Sierra Schmidt Discusses Juniors, Training At NBAC

Sierra Schmidt swept the distance free events at Juniors, winning the 400-800-1500. Hear what she has to say about her performance and her new home at NBAC.

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May, 2016 Tentatively Set for Rio Summer Olympic Games Test Event

The Copacabana Beach will serve as the picturesque venue for open water swimming at the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Race Video: Kim Williams Wins 200 IM To Capture Second Junior National Title

Kim Williams from Bellevue Swim Club won her second event of the meet, sweeping the IM events at the 2014…

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Florida Gulf Coast Hires Former USC All-American Amanda Smith as New Assistant

Amanda Smith, a SwimSwam contributor, has been hired as the new assistant coach at Florida Gulf Coast.

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