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Australian Olympic Medalist Faith Leech Passes Away at 72

Yesterday Swimming Australia announced the passing of Olympic medalist Faith Leech who died on Saturday at her home in Bendigo…

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In Briefs: Venezuelan National Record, Chinese Swimmer Nearly Drowns

High School swimming is heating up in the Northeastern United States.

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New Belmont Pool Will Only be Capable of Outdoor Long Course Meets; to Open in 2017

The Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool will no longer be an option for indoor 50 meter meets in Southern California.

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Canadian NAG Record Holder Evan White Commits to Michigan

The defending NCAA Champions from the University of Michigan have added another IM’er to replace outgoing seniors Kyle Whitaker and John Wojciechowski in 2014.

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USA Swimming Releases 2012-13 Scholastic All-American Team

There are a total of 1356 USA Swimming Scholastic All-American’s named this year.

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Junior National Teamer Cierra Runge Verbally Commits to Cal

NBAC’s Cierra Runge has made a verbal commitment to the Golden Bears of California.

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Florida HS Swimming Splits Into 4 State Championship Meets for 2013-2014 Season

East Lake’s Sydney Pickrem will be defending her 3A State Championship in the 200 IM in Class 4 during the 2013-2014 season.

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Swedish Swimming Federation Publishes European Championships Criteria

The Swedish Swimming Federation have published their qualifying standards for the 2014 European Aquatic Championships that will run from August 13-24 in Berlin…

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SMU Swimming and Diving Volunteer At Annual Tour Des Fleurs

SMU men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams have begun each of the past 10 academic years by volunteering at the annual Tour Des Fleurs. This event is held at White Rock Lake and benefits the Dallas Arboretum. The Tour Des Fleurs features a 10k and a 20k race for individuals of all ages.

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Caeleb Dressel Showing Off With Dazzling 100 Fly to Start High School Season

Caeleb Dressel began his high school season with an impressive 47.3 in the 100 yard fly.

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Todd Schmitz Inducted Into Century High School Hall of Fame

Todd Schmitz, the head coach of the Colorado Stars, has been inducted into the Century High School Hall of Fame in his native Bismarck, North Dakota.

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Junior Worlds Medal Winners to Compete in November FINA World Cup Events

Gunnar Bentz looks to help lead Team USA into competition at two FINA World Cup events in November.

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Masters Swimming is a Journey, Featuring Rowdy Gaines

Narrated by USMS member and Olympian Rowdy Gaines, this inspiring video captures the essence of what masters swimming is all about. Video courtesy of US Masters Swimming.

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Swimming Tip: Why Use a Snorkel in Practice

The center-mount original snorkel has been used for over a decade by some of the fastest swimmers on the planet such as Olympic gold-medalist, Anthony Ervin.

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2013-2014 College Swimming Previews: #6 Florida Women May Sprint Home With A Trophy This Season

The Florida Gators return all individual points for an young but experienced squad, that has the ability to surprise us all this upcoming season.

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