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Former Elite Swimmer Nick Walkotten named to UNCW Coaching Staff

Walkotten competed in the 2004, 2008 and 2012 USA Swimming Olympic Trials and in 2008, he represented the United States at the World Championships.

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Another national record for Snyders on day 2 of New Zealand Short Course Nationals

Glenn Snyders stayed on a roll on the second day of New Zealand’s Short Course Nationals, breaking his second national record in as many days.

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Back Injury Forces James Magnussen to Withdraw from Prudential Singapore Swim Stars

The current 100m Freestyle World Champion, James Magnussen (AUS) has withdrawn from this Friday’s Prudential Singapore Swim Stars due to…

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The Save Your Season Solution for Injured Swimmers

How do you keep your injured swimmers in training? (Featured Image: Alex Meyer, VASA Athlete)

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Snyders Breaks 100 Breaststroke National Record on Day 1 of New Zealand Short Course Champs

Through two days of the 2014 New Zealand Short Course Championships in Wellington, the country’s selection event for the 2014…

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HardCore Swim of the Week: Le Clos’ textile-best 100 fly turns into a $50,000 swim

The South African rattled a super-suit world record while earning 30 World Cup points in one race en route to his giant bonus for leading the first cluster by just 4.

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Breakdown: 20 New Women, 16 New Men on 2014-2015 U.S. National Team

Ryan Lochte leads the team of 51 men with five event entries onto the 2014-2015 U.S. National Team.

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By the Numbers: Cal, Georgia Best-Represented NCAA Schools on 2014-2015 US National Team

Rachel Bootsma, Missy Franklin, and Elizabeth Pelton, celebrating their 1-2-3 finish at this summer’s U.S. Nationals, are three of the nine current Cal Bears (men and women) who made the 2014-2015 U.S. National Team.

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Notre Dame Women’s Coach Brian Barnes Announces Resignation

Notre Dame head women’s coach Brian Barnes has resigned to spend more time with his family, the university announced on Tuesday.

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2014-2015 USA Swimming National Team Revealed; Phelps Returns to Roster

After a one year hiatus, Michael Phelps has returned to the 2014-2015 U.S. National Team.

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Azad Al-Barazi Not Included on the Syrian Team for the Asian Games

Azad Al-Barazi will not be representing Syria at the upcoming Asian Games in Incheon, Korea…

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Thiago Simon, Julia Sebastian set South American breaststroke records on day 2 of Jose Finkel Trophy

South American records went down in both 200 breaststrokes on the second day of the Jose Finkel Trophy in Brazil.

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Why our brains do not like red-bottomed swimming pools

In the midst of Ledecky’s dominance, Phelps’ comeback, and the rest of Pan Pacs hubbub, I ask the readers of SwimSwam: Would we all love swimming so much if the bottom of the pool were red?

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Dan Allen named Pace University Swimming and Diving Head Coach

Pace University Director of Athletics Mark Brown has named Dan Allen as Head Coach for the Men’s and Women’s Swimming…

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Wisconsin Announces Schedule for 2014-2015 Season, Will Duel 5 Pac 12 Opponents

Led by U.S. National Teamer Ivy Martin, and with only a single graduation, the Wisconsin women could be on course for a top 10 finish in the 2014-2015 season after a mettle-testing regular season.

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