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SwimSwam Seeks Senior Reporter

SwimSwam.com is looking for a reporter with an understanding of the sport, someone who can speak to swimmers, coaches, industry contacts, and can simultaneously continue to build the external audience of swimming.

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Virginia All-American Sarah White Retires From Swimming After Sophomore Year

This borderline-iconic photo of Sarah White was taken by Tim Binning after the Virginia women won their 6th-straight ACC Championship last season.

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3 stops in Canada – FINA 2014 10K World Cup and Grand Prix Schedule

The 2014 FINA 10K world cup series will kick off on February 1, 2014 in Argentina.  This year’s series has…

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Junior National Champion Maija Roses Verbally Commits to Cal

Maija Roses of SwimMAC Carolina has shown impressive fortitude, and was rewarded for her efforts with a spot in the Cal recruiting class of 2014.

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University of Pennsylvania Women Get Verbal from Ryan Alexander

Ryan Alexander, of Marblehead MA, has verbally committed to the Penn Quakers for 2014-15. The Marblehead High School standout is…

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Notre Dame Men Win a Close One at Air Force

Frank Dyer of University of Notre Dame won two events as the Fighting Irish defeated the United States Air Force Academy 134-128 at the USAFA Natatorium in Colorado Springs.

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Carnegie Mellon Topples Case Western

In a tightly contested meet, the Carnegie Mellon Tartans triumph over Case Western Spartans.

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Arena Signs NCAA Champ & American Record Holder Tom Shields and 2012 Gold Medalist Matt McLean

“I’ve been wearing Arena suits all summer and have found great success in the pool,” said Shields. “I’m so happy to officially be aligned with Arena. The technology is the best in the industry, and I am proud to represent a company that is true leader in the swimming community.”

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Swimming Canada Announced 2013-2014 List Of Carded Athletes

wimming Canada just released their 2013-2014 list of carded athletes; the Athlete Assistance Program Criteria selects certain swimmers who are dedicated to swimming for Canada at high-level competition.

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Jeanette Ottesen Breaks “Land Swimming” Record in European SC Promotional Videos

Danish swimmer Jeanette Ottesen starred in the above promotional video, where she ‘swam’ 50 meters in under 20 seconds.

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Rivolta Sets New Italian Record In The 100 Butterfly

Italian Olympian Matteo Rivolta set a new short course Italian national record in the 100 butterfly posting a 50.87 at…

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What Are The Top 50 Sports Cities Around the World

Voting for the 2nd edition of the Sports City Index is now open. Results will be announced on December 10th, 2013. The Index, launched in 2012, provides a comprehensive annual ranking of the top sports cities from around the world. (Featured Image: London Aquatic Center)

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Made in Canada Medal

There’s no doubt, Eric Hedlin wants to be the best in the world. And to achieve that, he headed north to the Victoria Academy of Swimming/National Swim Centre, the home club of all four Canadian swimming medals at the FINA World Championships this past summer.

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Kara Lucenti Verbally Commits to Vanderbilt

Kara Lucenti from New Trier High School and Swim Club has verbally committed to Vanderbilt.

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