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“I had to work hard to be successful at swimming. The first time I thought I was good enough to even go to college I was in my junior year of high school.”

The 2013 Golden Goggle Awards Silent Auction Ends Friday

Bid on a private lunch with Olympic gold medalists Cullen Jones and Rowdy Gaines (featured image).

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2013 Golden Goggle Awards Silent Auction is now LIVE

Get excited swim fans! The 2013 Golden Goggle Awards Silent Auction is now LIVE online and open for bidding! One of the many items up for bidding is a lunch with Olympic gold medalists Cullen Jones (featured image) and Rowdy Gaines.

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Bianchi Claims Butterfly Victory; Rivolta Sets Another Italian Record

Two of the standout swims on the first day of the 40th International Nico Saptio Trophy included wins by Italian…

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Press Conference Coverage of the Cullen Jones Diversity Invitational

Cullen Jones is in full press mode as he prepares for the inaugural Cullen Jones Diversity Invitational on Oct. 11-13 at the Mecklenburg County Aquatics Center in Charlotte, N.C.

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Ryan Lochte Confirms Training at SwimMAC Through 2016

Lochte told the Charlotte Observer: “In my next swimming career, which started this morning, I want to train for some sprint events now…. I’m not done yet. I think there’s a lot more I can accomplish in the sport of swimming. I want to take my swimming to a new [level], and I want to bring it here to Charlotte.”

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Cullen Jones Diversity Invitational Draws 500+ Swimmers To Compete OCT. 11-13

Cullen Jones: “It has always been a dream of mine to bring the sport of swimming to a broader audience. The CJDI is designed to help support – and encourage – diversity in swimming by bringing together kids of all backgrounds and giving them the chance to compete in an elite event, all while raising money to support this important cause. It’s going to be a terrific event!”

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Olympic Gold Medalist to Host First-Ever Cullen Jones Diversity Invitational, Oct. 11-13

Four-time Olympic medalist Cullen Jones, the Queen City Dolphins, and Speedo will host more than 500 swimmers from around the United States at the first-ever Cullen Jones Diversity Invitational (CJDI), a three-day, USA Swimming-sanctioned swim meet, held Oct. 11-13 at the Mecklenburg County Aquatics Center in Charlotte, N.C.

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Video of Celtics Star Brandon Bass Taking Swimming Lessons

Brandon Bass, 28 , cannot swim. He never learned how. Now he’s enrolled in swimming lessons with nearly a dozen young kids at the Boys & Girls Club in Boston.

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USA Swimming Announces 2013-2014 National Team

35-time World Champion, and 5-time Olympic Champion, Ryan Lochte headlines 111 swimmers on the 2013-2014 USA Swimming National Team. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)

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David Marsh Signs Contract Extension at SwimMAC Through 2018

SwimMAC’s David Marsh has signed a contract extension to remain as the club’s CEO until 2018. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Olympic Swimmer Janet Evans Named USA Swimming Foundation Ambassador

“Swimming is an amazing sport that has taught me lessons both in the water and out, which is why I was thrilled to become an Ambassador for the Foundation,” said Evans. (Photo Courtesy: Melissa Lundie)

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2013 US Junior Nationals Photo Vault

Andrew Seliskar, 200 meter butterfly winner, at the 2013 US Junior Nationals (Photo Credit: Anne Lepesant)

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Video Interview: Cullen Jones Gearing Up for Rio Run

Cullen takes time on the last night of the U.S. Open to talk with SwimSwam about his 2013 season, his four year plan, and his philanthropic efforts outside the pool.

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US Open Day 3 Photo Vault

Coach David Marsh continues SwimMAC Carolina’s tradition of fast championship swimming. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

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The USA Swimming Foundation Heads to Southern California For the US Open and Speedo Jr Nationals

Join Olympic gold medalists Cullen Jones, Janet Evans, and Jason Lezak to support the USA Swimming Foundation’s mission to Save Lives and Build Champions. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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