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Nathan Adrian Raises “12th Man Flag” at Seattle Seahawks Game

SwimSwam’s Garrett McCaffrey was at the Seattle Seahawks game on Sunday, where he captured this image of Nathan Adrian on the big-screen before his huge honor. Look closely, he’s there.

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Halsall British Aquatic’s Olympic Athlete Of The Year

It was announced today that Fran Halsall has won the British Aquatic Athlete of the Year, which is decided upon…

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Marco Orsi Records Italian Textile Best

Last weekend at the Bermen Cup European Short Course Championship 100 freestyle bronze medalist, Italian Marco Orsi recorded an Italian…

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arena, Leading Swimwear Company, Acquired By Capvis

Arena, the Italian aquatics sports brand that has become one of the biggest swimwear companies in the world, has been purchased by Capvis.

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Nicholas Norman Becomes 3rd 15-16 in History to Clear 15-Minute Mile at Chesapeake Pro-Am

Nicholas Norman is on the precipice of becoming the next great Mission Viejo distance swimmer.

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Brooke Bennett on Comeback Trail for 2016 Olympics: Gold Medal Minute Video

Bennett was the most dominant distance swimmer from 1996-2000. She claimed gold at 16 in the 800 freestyle at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. At the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, she won gold in the 400 and 800 meter freestyle.

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Age Group Records Rewritten At Polish National Championships

One senior and 17 new age group records were set at the Polish Short Course National Championships which were held…

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Associate Head Coach Donny Brush Resigns from Indiana

Donny Brush (right) with Indiana head coach Ray Looze (left) at the 2013 Women’s NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships.

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Swimming Australia Announces Restructure of Worlds, Olympics Qualifying Times

Swimming Australia has announced a new plan, for the foreseeable future, for their qualifying time standards. Specifically, for their senior-level…

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Canada’s Hedlin Leads Charge at the Solstice 100 in La Jolla

Celebrating the turn back to more sunlight, the Wind-n-Sea Masters Swimming hosted the first annual “Solstice 100”  at the Coggan…

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After Successful Weekend in Jr. and Sr. Ranks, Russian Stars Still Remain Dominant at Salnikov

Yulia Efimova led an impressive two weeks of competition for the Russians, but she still thinks that she can do better.

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Anonymous Donor Helps Fund Start Up For Manchester University Swim Team

An anonymous donation will help Manchester University hire a swim coach and begin a club team in fall of 2014, with an eye towards joining the NCAA Division III teams in the following year.

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International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2014 Inductees

The International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame, a Hall of Fame group dedicated to open water swimming, has announced 7…

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King Aquatic Club Breaks 17-18, 15-18 National Age Group Records in 200 Medley Relay

Hannah Weiss was insterted into the King Aquatic Club’s 200 medley relay and they rebroke their own 17-18 National Age Group Record in the 200 yard medley relay.

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Sub-19 from Schneider; Sub-22 from Vanderpool-Wallace on Day 3 of OKC Pro-Am

Even swimming his 3rd round of the evening, Josh Schneider won the 50 free shootout on Saturday with an 18.96.

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