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IHSA Finalist Annie Gosselin Commits to Ohio University Bobcats

Academy Bullets backstroker/IMer Annie Gosselin has committed to swim for Ohio University starting next fall. She’s finished in the top 10…

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3 Underappreciated Benefits of the Struggle

The process, the struggle, the grind—whatever your preferred term—is real, and at times, it feels like it goes on endlessly. Swimmers are no stranger to it, with our marathon seasons, endless two-a-days, and never-ending cycles of training.

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SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Roundup – 9/21/15 to 9/27/15

Check out the college commitments we wrote about during the week of September 21-27, 2015.

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2015 FINA World Cup Beijing: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Cate Campbell keeps on bringing it! 52.96 for Aussie gold in women’s 100m freestyle tonight in Beijing.

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2015 USA Swimming Convention: 2016 Budget Proposal

Increased dues and Event Revenues account for 2016 Budget Growth- but where is the money going?

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Expect Delays for Sold-Out Brick

“One of the best pieces of equipment I have used since the snorkel. Love how it enables you to kick in a natural position. You feel your core immediately.”

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The Official SwimSwam Ballot For the 2015 Golden Goggle Awards

Based on SwimSwam’s votes, Katie Ledecky should be coming home from the Golden Goggles Awards with some new pieces of shiny eye-wear after another season in which she was basically unbeatable internationally.

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Nebraska Huskers Prep for Opener Against Arkansas Razorbacks

The Nebraska swimming and diving team will open the 2015-16 regular season with a dual meet against the Arkansas Razorbacks, Saturday, Oct. 3, at 11 a.m., at the Devaney Natatorium.

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Lauren Boyle Named NZ’s Swimmer Of The Year; New Chairman Announced

With two silvers at the World Championships in Kazan, Lauren Boyle is your Swimming New Zealand ‘Swimmer of the Year’.

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Glen Brown Commits to the University of Kentucky

Glen Brown from Fisher, Indiana, commits to University of Kentucky Wildcats.

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SMU Men Set to Begin Season with UNT Relays

The SMU men’s swimming and diving team kicks off the 2015-16 season on Friday when it travels to the UNT Relays for an altered format event. Scheduled start time for the event is 6 p.m. CT in Southlake, Texas.

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UMass Men, Richmond Women Picked as Favorites for 2016 A-10 Title

The Massachusetts men and Richmond women’s swimming and diving teams have been selected as the favorites to win the 2016 Atlantic 10 Conference Swimming and Diving Championships, according to a poll conducted of the league’s head coaches.

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SMU Women to Open 2015-16 Season At UNT Relays

Coming off a championship finish at the 2015 American Athletic Conference Championship, the Mustangs return a pair of All-America selections in Tara-Lynn Nicholas and Marne Erasmus.

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Aulea Swim Club Celebrates 60th Anniversary; Honors Club’s Founder

The Aulea Swim Club in Kailua, Hawaii, celebrated its 60th anniversary September 25-27 with a weekend of festivities including a ceremony naming its pool after the club’s founder, Coach Albert Minn.

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St. Francis to Open Season at Delaware, vs. Georgetown

The Saint Francis women’s swimming team, led by Head Coach Rory Coleman, opens the 2015-16 season this weekend at Delaware. The Red Flash takes on the Blue Hens and Georgetown at 1 p.m. on Saturday.

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