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Art of the Cap: Natalie Coughlin x Adhemas Batista

Natalie Coughlin, the most decorated U.S. female Olympian of all time, and Adhemas Batista, a Brazilian artist whose innovative illustrations and designs feature bold, beautiful colors, created a lyrical swim cap inspired by Natalie’s love of the ocean.

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VIDEO: Worrell was stunned by her 200 Butterfly time

Video interview is courtesy of Kelsey Floyd. Video edit is courtesy of Coleman Hodges.

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VIDEO: Ledecky Mile Record Exceeded Her Expectations

Video interview is courtesy of Kelsey Floyd. Video edit is courtesy of Coleman Hodges.

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Anthony Ervin Headlines Imagine Invite Swim Meet

Dec 7th Imagine Swimming will be hosting the annual Imagine Invite swim meet. This is a one-day age group swim meet. Between sessions, we will have a Showcase 50 Freestyle, featuring Olympian Anthony Ervin.

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Japanese Olympic Medalist, Record Holder Terakawa to Retire

Terakawa, 29, has a new conference scheduled for Wednesday, where she is expected to make the announcement.

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Fifty Years Ago: ISHOF Remembers JFK

Kennedy had been a swimmer at Harvard when Kiphuth was coaching Yale. Swimming helped JFK survive WWII and become the war hero that helped launch his political career. He also swam in the White House pool almost every day to relieve his chronic bad back.

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Olympian Claire Donahue talks about her 100 fly win at the MN Grand Prix, and underwater work

Olympian Claire Donahue talks about her 100 fly win at the Minnesota Grand Prix, and how she is progressing to…

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Worlds Medalist David Plummer talks breaststroke, beard, and baby

World-class 100 meter Back Stroker, David Plummer, and Minnetonka Coach Ben Bartell talk at Minnesota Grand Prix Day 1 prelims…about…

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What is the Rebecca Soni Experience

Swim Fit LA (SFLA) is proud to announce that we will be teaming up with six-time Olympic medalist Rebecca Soni…

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Keri-Anne Payne Life in Open Water – Gold Medal Minute Video

Two-time World Champion and Olympic medalist, Keri-Anne Payne, shares how to live life in open water swimming.

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Today In Swimming History: October 16th, The First Woman Swims Across The English Channel

Today in swimming history Gertrude “Trudy” Ederle became the first woman to swim across the English Channel in 1926. In doing so, she set the English Channel record and her time stood as the fastest time in the world until 1950.

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Olympian Kim Vandenberg to Give Kids in Rwanda New Playing Field

“All of these athletes understand the positive impact sport can have on a child’s life, especially by empowering young girls in countries where gender inequality is a cultural norm,” said Vandenberg Olympic peer Tracey Evans. “It starts with having a safe place to play and learn.”

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Austin Swim Club Future Home, Olympic-Sized Myrtha Pool For High-Caliber Swimmers, Masters and Triathletes

Todd Foley’s Austin Swim Club will have a new address in the future at the Austin Aquatics & Sports Academy site being developed in Southwest Austin.

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Debbie Phelps Named First Full-Time Director of Baltimore Public Schools Fundraising Arm

The mother of the great Olympian stepped down from her role as middle school principal in 2012, and has now taken on an even bigger position.

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Michael Andrew to Compete at The Fastest Man in Texas Shootout

Michael Andrew, the youngest professional swimmer ever, is racing at The Fastest Man in Texas Shootout in San Antonio, Texas, Saturday, November 9th, for a chance to win $10,001. (Image courtesy of TA)

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