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Police close investigation of alleged rape of former Missouri swimmer with no prosecutions

Columbia, Missouri police have officially closed their investigation into the alleged 2010 rape of former Missouri swimmer Sasha Menu Courey after more than a year of digging.

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What a Swimmer Does When The Going Gets Tough

What happens when we find ourselves struggling for weeks, months, or even an entire season just to improve? How do we know that we can achieve another best time or record-breaking swim?

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MUSIC VIDEO: Shut up and Dance with the University of Colorado swim team

The dance moves are spectacular, the underwater twerking spirited, and the wardrobe choices, if a little unsettling, are wholly entertaining.

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12 Signs You Should Be Open Water Swimming

Open Water swimming is similar to pool swimming because, well, you’re swimming…but that’s where the similarities end. If you can recognize yourself in any or all of the following, then maybe you should be open water swimming.

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Murphy, Tribuntsov, Salo honored with Pac-12 annual awards

CALIFORNIA’s Ryan Murphy was named the Men’s Swimmer of the Year, while USC’s Ralf Tribuntsov was voted Men’s Swimming Freshman/Newcomer of the Year and USC’s Dave Salo was selected as Men’s Swimming Coach of the Year.

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VIDEO: How former Yale swimmer Siphiwe Baleka revolutionized truck driving fitness

FOX Sports Live put together the video above, an interesting look at how one former Yale swimmer overcame adversity in his athletic career, only to change the game entirely for the profession of truck driving.

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The Counter Attack – Ep. 6 – USA Water Polo

Greg Mescall offers FINA highlights, recaps NCAA Women’s scores, and announces the inductees for the USA Water Polo Hall of Fame.

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WATCH: Race videos from Australian Champs, Days 5 and 6

Courtesy of the Australian Dolphins Swim Team on YouTube, check out race videos of days 5 and 6 at the Australian Swimming Championships.

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WATCH: Race videos from Australian Champs, Days 3 and 4

Courtesy of the Australian Dolphins Swim Team on YouTube, check out race videos of days 3 and 4 at the Australian Swimming Championships.

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WATCH: Race videos from Australian Champs, Days 1 and 2

Courtesy of the Australian Dolphins Swim Team on YouTube, check out race videos of days 1 and 2 at the Australian Swimming Championships.

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Germany’s Paul Biedermann Set to Retire After Rio Olympics

While in Berlin getting ready for German Nationals, Paul Biedermann confirmed for the press that he will indeed be retiring…

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Lia Neal And Simone Manuel Discuss The Historic 100 Freestyle Final at the NCAA Championships on MSNBC

Olympic Gold Medalist Lia Neal and American Record Holder Simone Manuel appeared on MSNBC today to discuss the 100 freestyle final at the NCAA Championships.

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Episcopal Academy Aquatic Club Hires Chris Lear as Assistant Director

NXTsports and the Episcopal Academy Aquatic Club are pleased to announce the hire of Chris Lear as the EAAC’s Assistant Director.

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SwimJams: Eugene Godsoe Releases Remix of Tritonal’s Anchor

Godsoe–also known under his SoundCloud handle “Eego”–has just released a new remix, this time to the song “Anchor” by Tritonal.

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Proposed Russian Bill Limits Athletes to Two Olympic Games

According to The Associated Press, the Russian government is considering implementing a rule banning its athletes from competing in more…

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