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Daily Swim Coach Workout #244

SwimSwam’s daily swimming workout series is a collection of workouts written by coaches from a variety of backgrounds. All daily…

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Arizona D3 State Champion Avery Spade (2022) Makes Verbal Pledge to Indiana

Versatile Avery Spade from Tucson Ford has announced her verbal commitment to the Indiana Hoosiers for 2022-23.

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Indiana University Breastrokers Do The “Red Band Challenge” At Practice

The Indiana University Hoosiers took on the red band challenge this Tuesday in the breaststroke group, testing their strength.

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ASCA Hires Bill Wadley as Organization’s New Executive Director

The American Swimming Coaches’ Association has hired Bill Wadley as the organization’s Executive Director, effective October 15.

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U.S. Open Qualifier Jacob DeLagerheim (2021) Sends Verbal to In-state Aggies

Mansfield Aquatic Club’s Jacob DeLagerheim has verbally committed to the Texas A&M Aggies for 2021-22.

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SwimSwam Podcast: Vladimir Salnikov on How His Wife Coached Him to Olympic Gold

in 1988, after being leaving his coach and training with his wife in the twilight of his career, Salnikov pulled off a big upset to capture gold in the 1500

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NC State Commit Kyle Ponsler Swims 4 Lifetime Bests in 4 Swims at Dual Meet

Highlighted by a 1:46.6 in the 200 yard backstroke, Ponsler, a junior, swam new best times in every event he swam this weekend.

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16-Year Old Thomas Wu Drops 2 Seconds, Swims 55.2 at Waterloo Intrasquad

Tommy Wu leapt up the recruiting rankings in the class of 2022 on Saturday thanks to a big time drop in the 100 yard breaststroke.

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Claire Weinstein Swims Second Fastest Ever Girls 13-Year-Old 500 Freestyle

Claire Weinstein’s 4:44 in the 500 yard free ranks her as the 2nd-best 13-year old in the history of the event, behind only Claire Tuggle.

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Updated With Comment: Daiya Seto Suspended For Remainder Of 2020

Japanese swimming superstar Daiya Seto has indeed been handed an ethics code violation punishment by his swimming federation.

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SwimSwam Podcast: “Professor” Anthony Ervin Teaches the Lessons of Sprinting

Ervin gets into the lessons he’s learned as a sprinter and what it takes to become a successful one on the world’s biggest stage.

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3 Ways to Build a Swimmer’s Body

Learn the 3 key building blocks of how to build a swimmer’s body training in your dryland program in order to achieve better results in the water.

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Abby Herscu Posts Nation Leading 200 br, Brandon Fischer Races Intrasquad Meet

The Livermore Aquacowboys Time Trial had multiple fast performances, including US National Teamer Brandon Fischer and Abigial Herscu’s nation leading 200br.

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Kamminga & Company Head To 2020 HPC Invitational

Arno Kamming is one of many Dutch athletes competing for spots on the European Short Course Championships squad this weekend.

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Crosby and Jordan Lead St. Joseph’s to SCHSL 3A State Championship Title

Silas Crosby and Colin Jordan both contributed individual wins for St. Joseph’s en route to the school’s SCHSL 3A State Championship.

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