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USA Swimming Adds Recognition for 50 Fly, Back, and Breast for 13-14 Age Group

USA Swimming has added the 50 back, 50 breast, and 50 fly to its list of recognized events for the 13-14 age group. The events are part of the World Championship program.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Megan Jendrick Inducted Into the Emerald Ridge High School Hall of Fame

Megan Jendrick was honored October 11th as part of the inaugural class inducted into the Emerald Ridge High School (in Puyallup, WA) Hall of Fame.

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2x World Record Holder Nathalie Pohl Completes Ocean’s Seven

Pohl becomes the first German woman to complete swimming’s Seven Summits challenge after crossing the North Channel last month

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BOTR Breaststroker Matt Vatev Verbally Commits to Penn For Fall 2026

Matt Vatev, a “Best of the Rest” 2026 recruit, has announced his verbal commitment to the University of Pennsylvania, adding depth to the breaststroke group.

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NC State Secures Verbal Commitment from #11 Emerson Callis for 2026-27

Quest Swimming’s Emerson Callis is headed to Raleigh to swim for the NC State Wolfpack beginning in 2026-27.

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Southern Indiana Earns Dominant Sweep of Valpo As Men Break Three School Records

The USI men won 10 of the 16 events, breaking three school records.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 47.3% Indifferent To Lack of Parity In NCAA Swimming

Gretchen Walsh has led the Virginia women to an unparalleled level of dominance in recent seasons. Does that make the sport less exciting?

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Anna Peplowski Breaks Down IU’s Big Ten Championship, Olympic Silver|College Swimming Podcast

On our first College Swimming Podcast, Anna Peplowski talks with Brendan Burns and Aislinn Walsh about IU’s Big Ten Championship and winning Olympic silver.

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Sandpipers of Nevada Coach Juan Morales Cited For Assaulting Swimmer, Removed From Staff

Morales, who previously swam for the Sandpipers, has been removed from the club’s coaching staff.

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2024-25 Division I Mid-Major Power Rankings: October Edition

Peaking outside of the Power 4 conferences, which programs are the best in the land in a hypothetical mid-major matchup?

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Budapest 2024: plantel de Estados Unidos para el Mundial de pileta corta

La lista de 16 hombres y 16 mujeres incluye 21 nadadores que compitieron en los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024. Detalles.

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arena Swim of the Week: English Swimmer Breaks Pair of Guinness World Records In One Day

Mark O’Brien, 55, set world records for the fastest 50 and 100 free swims done by someone living with Motor Neurone Disease after being diagnosed in 2022.

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Cinque Stelle Del Nuoto Italiano Pronte A Brillare Alla Coppa Del Mondo 2024

Oltre ai già anticipati Thomas Ceccon e Nicolò Martinenghi, alla Coppa del Mondo ci saranno anche Benedetta Pilato, Razzetti e Mora

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The Hungry Swimmer: Sweet Potato Snack

This sweet potato snack is the perfect pre-practice meal—light, nutritious, and satisfying!

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U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Announces Board of Directors Updates

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has confirmed updates to the composition of its Board of Directors.

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