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Five Big Things From Day Three of the World University Games

Five big things we noticed from day three of the World University Games…

U.S. National Team Swimmer Katie McLaughlin Leads NISCA Academic All-America Squad

USA Swimming National Team member Katie McLaughlin excels in both the classroom and the pool.

Former Irish coach, convicted sex offender maintains innocence, says victims ruined his life

Former Irish Olympic coach Ger Doyle has been released from prison after serving four years in prison on sexual assault charges, and this week, he claimed his victims “ruined [his] life.”

USA Swimming’s Safe Sport Launches Online Anti-Bullying Training

USA Swimming’s Safe Sport launches online anti-bullying training. The free program includes resources for teams to adopt anti-bullying safety plans.

Mid-Level Belarusian Swimmer Handed 4-Year Doping Suspension

Belarusian swimmer Arseniy Gvozdeu (sometimes anglicised Arsenii Hvazdeu or Hvazdzeu) has been given a four-year doping suspension by the National Andti-Doping Agency of Belarus…

2015 World University Games Day Three Finals Live Recap – USA Sweeps Freestyle

Josh Prenot won gold in the 200 IM tonight, one of three gold medals for the USA on day three of the World University Games.

Doyle Sets New Irish Record in the 100 Breaststroke

Fiona Doyle of Ireland broke her own national record in the 100 breaststroke posting a time of 1:07.15…

Germany Releases 2015 FINA World Champs Roster

Franziska Hentke, the #1 200 butterflier in the world right now, leads the German women’s World Championships roster.

Swiss Diver Jessica Favre Handed 3 Month Doping Suspension

“On June 22, 2014, the diver Jessica Favre (SUI) was tested positive to the prohibited substance Tuaminoheptane (Class S.6 Specified Stimulants) following a doping control test conducted with the occasion of the Swiss Championships.”

Dolfin Swimwear Expands Sales Force to Accommodate its Unprecedented Growth

Matt Zimmer, Dolfin VP Sales & Marketing: “This is going to be the biggest year Dolfin has ever had, and we’re fortunate to have such a seasoned sales team leading the charge.”

Swimming Canada Launches New Website

The new site brings an updated look and feel to the main portal for information about swimming in Canada.

Team Foxjet (Minnesota) Coach Brenda Larson Dies After Being Thrown From Boat

Cass Lake (above) was the site of a tragedy on the 4th of July, where a local swim coach was killed after being thrown from a boat.

Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #1 Happy 30th Birthday to the Greatest Ever

Phelps Phelps Phelps. He’s 30 now, but will be looking to add more hardware to his collection of Olympic Medals which is now 22-deep.

World University Games: Day Three Prelims

The men’s 200 butterfly was the first event of day three of the World University Games…

Campeonato Nacional: 2015 Mexican Nationals Recap

The 2015 Mexican Nationals took place over the weekend in Guadalajara, with the nation’s swimmers out in full force.  Several…