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Millikin Adds Nine To Growing Program

The Millikin University swim team continues to build by adding 9 incoming student-athletes for the 2017-18 season. This class includes…

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Georgia Men Pick Up Local Sprinter Billy Rothery

The Georgia Bulldogs snag in-state sprinter Billy Rothery as the ninth member of the Class of 2017 men’s squad.

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Video: That’s Not How You Do A Flip Turn…

This week we are joined by former Tennessee collegiate swimmer Lauren Driscoll as she breaks down one of the most famous drills out there; Tennessee Turns.

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Germany announces roster for World Championships in Budapest

Fourteen swimmers have been selected to represent team Germany at the 2017 FINA World Championships this summer, the German Swimming Federation…

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Stanford Women’s Head Coaching Position Endowed By Paul Violich Family

Stanford Athletics announced Tuesday that its women’s swimming head coaching position has been endowed through a generous gift from the…

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U.S. Olympic Committee Recognizes 2016 Coaches Of The Year

The United States Olympic Committee today announced its annual award recipients for 2016 national coaches of the year. On the…

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2017 U.S. Worlds Trials Preview: Regan Smith Gunning for 200 BK Title

Find links to all of our event-by-event previews here. 2017 U.S. NATIONALS/WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TRIALS Tuesday, June 27th-Saturday, July 1st 50-Meter…

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Alex Ilchenko Named Lindenwood’s New Head Coach

The Lindenwood University-Belleville Athletic Department and Athletic Director Ryan Kaiser are pleased to announce Alex Ilchenko as the Lynx Men’s…

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2017 U.S. Worlds Trials Preview: Leah Smith’s First 1500 Since 2014

Find links to all of our event-by-event previews here. 2017 U.S. NATIONALS/WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TRIALS Tuesday, June 27th-Saturday, July 1st 50-Meter…

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The Body In Swimming: The Dogma Of Lactic Acid

While watching the recent Scottish National Championships, I couldn’t help but notice the continued use of ‘lactic acid’ testing inflicted on a large number of swimmers immediately after their race.

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Team für Schwimm-WM in Budapest vom DSV benannt

Wie der DSV (Deutsche Schwimmverband) heute bekanntgegeben hat, wird  ein Team mit 14 Athleten zur Weltmeisterschaft nach Budapest (Beckenschwimmen vom 23….

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Hamman Named New Head Coach for Drury Triathlon

Former Missouri State Swimming Record Holder Brad Hamman will be taking the helm of the emerging Triathlon program at Drury University, starting with the 2017-18 season.

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The Love Of Swim Parents

You’ll know how much I love you when you have your own kids. My mom used to say that.

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Former Bridgeport Coach Pleads Guilty To 3rd Degree Assault

Former University of Bridgeport coach Sean Raffile pleaded guilty on two of three charges in a court hearing this morning centering on an April domestic dispute.

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Swim Parents: Take A Moment To Celebrate

When your swimmer is working towards a goal, sometimes it takes more than one season to achieve it. I remember when my child made her first Junior National cut she said, “The ninth time is the charm!”

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