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Japan’s Bone Marrow Bank Inquiries Spike With Ikee Announcement

In response to the shocking news that Japanese swimming superstar and potential multiple Tokyo 2020 medal contender Rikako Ikee has been diagnosed with leukemia, Japan’s Marrow Donor Program says it has been inundated with donation inquiries.

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Los 12 argentinos convocados para el Campeonato Brasileño

La docena de atletas convocados por la CADDA incluye al medallista mundial de 2015 Federico Grabich. Y se sumarán otras seis argentinas que representan a clubes brasileños.

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Hansen Breaks Into Breaststroke World Rankings To Start 2019 Vic Open

Short Course World Championships bronze medalist Jess Hansen got her 2019 off with a pleasing time in the women’s 100m breaststroke, clocking 1:07.62 for the victory at the 2019 Vic Open.

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Cal State East Bay, UC Santa Cruz Surge Ahead at PCSC Championships

On the women’s side, Cal State East Bay posted seven top-eight finishes, including three wins to surge up the standings and take a 23-point lead over Fresno Pacific. For the men, UC Santa Cruz held onto its place atop the standings with seven top-eight showings to keep a lead over Concordia and FPU.

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Helsinki Anti-Doping Lab Requests Voluntary Suspension During Move

The Helsinki, Finland Doping Control Laboratory has advised the World Anti-Doping Association that it will be self-suspending its anti-doping activities…

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Should My Child Go to Swim Camp?

It may seem a little early to think about summer swim camp, but as swim parents, we plan our calendars further ahead than most. Here are a few things to think about when sending your child to swim camp.

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La FIN Costituisce Il Fondo “Give #TutticonManuel”-Come Donare

La Federazione Italiana Nuoto ha costituito il fondo “Give #TutticonManuel”. Da quanto Manuel Bortuzzo è rimasto gravemente ferito in una sparatoria a…

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17 Things Every Swimmer Does (But Would Never Admit)

We’re a funny bunch. We dunk our heads into water for hours at a time and have staring matches with a black tiled line (usually losing). We don’t shave our bodies for months at a time, and spend thousands of hours training in order to drop tenths or hundredths of a second.

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Williams Swims Nation-Leading 800 Free Relay to Open NESCACs

Williams’ Casey Delano, Alison McNamara, Abby Matheny, and Laura Westphal broke the NESCAC record in the 800 free relay on Day One of 2019 NESCAC Championships.

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MAAC Day 2: Fairfield Women Win 3 Events, Orenalas Breaks Meet Record

The Fairfield sophomore women continued to build on last year’s success, sweeping the individual events on the 2nd day of the 2019 MAAC Championships.

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UMBC Sweeps Swimming Events on Day 1 of America East Championships

UMBC won all 3 men’s events on day 1, including a new conference record in the 200 medley relay.

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Bruno Fratus to Make Post-Surgery Return at Florida Sectionals, Will Swim Champions Series

Brazilian sprint star Bruno Fratus will make his first competitive appearance since undergoing shoulder surgery at Florida Sectionals in March,…

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Bryant Goes 7-for-7 in First 2 Days of NEC Conference Championship

The Bryant Bulldogs haven’t lost yet this week at the Nassau County Aquatic Center.

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Eastern Connecticut State to Add Men’s Swimming for 2019-2010

Eastern Connecticut State plans to add men’s swimming for the 2019-2020 season.

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Noah Henderson Breaks 50 FR, 100 FL NCHSAA Records at 3A State Meet

NC State recruit and SwimSwam’s #14 recruit for the Class of 2019, Noah Henderson, threw down a pair of NCHSAA 3A records, and an overall NCHSAA state record in the 50 free.

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