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Photo Vault from Shore: Women’s 5K at 2014 Open Water Nationals

See what the women’s 5K open water national race looked like from SwimSwam’s perspective on the shore.

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Michigan Women Sign Singapore Record Holder Samantha Yeo Late in Recruiting Period

Mike Bottom has really done a number on his recruiting class for the fall of 2014, punctuated with a late signing announced on Tuesday.

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Olympic silver medalist Elizabeth Beisel signs endorsement with Speedo

Just over a month after graduating from the University of Florida, two-time U.S. Olympian Elizabeth Beisel has signed her first official endorsement deal, joining Speedo’s lineup of high-profile athletes.

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Ottesen, Koseki Score Top FINA Bonuses from Mare Nostrum

With victories at all three stops and multiple meet records over the course of the competition series, Jeanette Ottesen of Denmark and Yasuhiro Koseki of Japan finished off the Mare Nostrum series as the top overall money winners.

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Fitter and Faster Swim Tip: How to battle nerves before a big race

Olympic Champion Alyssa Anderson says battling nerves before your big race is very manageable if you do two simple things…

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WATER POLO: USA Men Fall to Australia, 4 to 8 on Day 2 of FINA World League Super Final

The USA Men’s Senior National Team concluded day two of the FINA World League Super Final with a loss to…

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Clocks Dedicated at Doty Memorial Mile Swim

Of the dedication ceremony, Massachusetts Open Water Swimming Association President Greg O’Connor says, “It feels good to see the open water swimming community give back to someone who gave so much of himself.”

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Michael Phelps Reveals More About His Olympic Schedule – Gold Medal Minute Video

Michael Phelps, the greatest Olympian of all-time, reveals more about his event schedule as we near 2014 Phillips 66 National Championships.

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Xavier Announces 2014-2015 Schedule; Big East Hosts Still To Be Determined

The Xavier Musketeers have unveiled their schedule for the 2014-2015 season, which will feature a pretty typical slate of local,…

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Video: USA Paralympic Coach Dave Denniston Says Amy Van Dyken Is Paralyzed; Offers Advice From Experience With Similar Injury

USA Swimming Paralympic swim coach, Dave Denniston, is a personal friend of Amy Van Dyken and has been in communication with her family every day since her accident. His injury in 2005 was very similar to Van Dyken-Rouen’s, leaving him paralyzed.

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Rangelova Breaks Bulgarian Record en Route to Bill Nixon Shootout Title

The 2014 Bill Nixon Shootout wrapped up over the weekend. This was the first USA Swimming sanctioned meet in Lewisville…

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Swim Job: Columbia Swim Club Seeks Head Coach

Columbia Swim Club (CSC) is seeking an outstanding, experienced Head Coach to join a vibrant coaching and training environment in Columbia, MO.

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Drills with Paddles: 5 Days of Swim Training Sets

For coaches and swimmers looking to improve timing and strength in the water, single arm drilling is a simple solution. Incorporating a single arm drill into each practice allows for technique-based drilling without sacrificing too much time on intervals.

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Swim Job: Columbus Pool Management Seeks President and General Manager

The President and General Manager of Columbus Pool Management has overall responsibility for the operation of this Columbus company, including hiring, managing staff, opening pools, sales of contracts, customer service, and administration or have strong experience as a Head Swimming Coach.

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PHOTO VAULT: North Texas & South Texas Diversity Select Camp

South Texas Swimming and North Texas Swimming combined earlier this June for the first annual Diversity and Inclusion Camp. Check out photos from the event here.

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