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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Reaction Time Analysis

We all see the fastest reaction times in each heat following the start of every race—but do these split-second stats have any real effect on the outcome?

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Doping, The NCAA, And King’s Last Olympics: Everything From Pre-U.S. Trials Press Conference

Doping, the state of swimming, and Australian trials were some of the most widely asked-about subjects at a pre-Olympic trials press conference Friday.

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NBC Swimming and Diving Announcing Teams Revealed For U.S. Olympic Trials

There will be several familiar faces in the announcers’ booth and on the sidelines at the U.S. Olympic trials for both swimming and diving.

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NBC Swimming And Diving Broadcast Teams Revealed For Paris Olympics

The NBC Sports commentary teams for swimming, artistic swimming, and diving have been revealed for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

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NCAA and ESPN Sign Blockbuster $115 Million Per Year Deal for NCAA Championship Rights

The new deal, which might lead to revenue distribution in women’s basketball, includes the division I swimming & diving championships, which will remain on ESPN networks through at least 2032.

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Kathleen Baker Headlines North Carolina Swimming Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Baker is joined by Tom Brewer, John Calvert, Kathy McKee, and Eric Schwall in the class, with the induction ceremony scheduled for Saturday, March 2.

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Kaylee McKeown È La Terza Nella Storia A Detenere Il WR Nei 50/100/200 Dorso

L’australiana Kaylee McKeown è la terza atleta della storia del nuoto a detenere contemporaneamente tutti e 3 i WR nel dorso

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Kaylee McKeown Is Just The Third Swimmer To Hold 50/100/200 LC World Records Simultaneously

In breaking the 50 back world record, McKeown joined Penny Heyns and Lenny Krayzelburg in the elite group of swimmers to hold 50/100/200 WRs at the same time.

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Kelly Palace Sets Two Masters Nationals Records, Leads Off WR Relay At Rowdy Gaines Classic

The 800 free relay of Kelly Palace, Zena Courtney, Karen Torres and Joan Wheeler broke the world record in the women’s 240-279 age group by over 10 seconds.

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Fordham Appoints Olympic Medalist Tom Wilkens Interim Coach After 7-Week Limbo

Olympic medalist Tom Wilkens was appointed Fordham’s new interim head coach on Friday, nearly two months after longtime head coach Steve Potsklan left.

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Michael Phelps, Nic Askew To Be Honored By Indiana Sports Corp With Pathfinder Award

The Pathfinder Award recognizes individuals who have made a commitment to improving the lives of others and inspiring change and action in their communities.

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Rowdy Gaines Headlined Auburn Commencement

Alumnus and Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaines was one of the speakers at Auburn University’s 2023 commencement ceremonies.

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A Quick Look At A Slow Start: Men’s NCAA 50 Free Final

After a delayed start in the men’s 50 free, Jordan Crooks had a slow reaction time, but it ultimately didn’t cost him the national title.

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2022 Golden Goggles Auction Includes Vacation with Rowdy Gaines to His Beach House

Only one day remains to bid for a wide range of online auction items listed by USA Swimming as part of its annual Golden Goggles Awards.

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The ISL Must See the Opportunity this Reset Has Presented

The International Swimming League is not in a good place right now. But in this void, there is an opportunity to rebuild the fire in a more sustainable way.

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