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April 10, 1980: The Fastest Day In History

On one April day in 1980, six American swimmers set seven world records in the 50-meter freestyle in an explosion of speed unlike anything before it.

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At the Cold War Peak, a 1982 Dual Meet for Peace (FULL RESULTS)

At the mid-point of competing Olympic boycotts, the national swimming teams of the U.S. and the USSR got together in 1982 for a dual meet. We’ve unearthed full results.

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Dolfin Swim of the Week: Gaines, Meagher Set World Records Before Lost Olympics

On April 11, 1980, Rowdy Gaines and Mary T. Meagher each set world records, the bright spot in an otherwise disappointing year with an Olympic boycott.

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Swimmers React to 2020 NCAA Championships Cancellation

With the stunning news that all three divisions’ 2020 NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships are canceled, swimmers took to social media to air their emotions.

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Hammer Head® Swim Cap, The First Pro-Active Defense for Swimmers 

Head safety of our swimmers is top of mind for parents with the implementation of Concussion Protocol Training (CPT) across all states by major organizations.

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2019 Golden Goggles: LIVE Awards Show Recap

Follow along here as we will provide a live recap of tonight’s Golden Goggles awards gala.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: Becca Mann Makes History

We’re back with swimming’s TopTenTweets!

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Ervin Hits Fastest 100 FR in 3 Years as More Records Fall at Masters Nationals

Two FINA masters world records and numerous USMS records fell Friday in Mission Viejo, California.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: Worlds Edition

We’re back with swimming’s TopTenTweets!

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Gwangju Update: Backstroke Ledges Will Be At Uniform Setting For All

Due to major slippage issues on day 2 heats in Gwangju, the backstroke ledge will not be in use during tonight’s semi-finals.

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Shouts from the Stands: Relive The Legendary 800 Free Relay from Athens

Upsets have always been a blast to watch no matter what sport they occur in. Watching leads erased and world records broken always makes for an exciting time, but if they’re done by a performer that no one expects, those races become legendary.

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Manuel, Adrian, Jones, Franklin and Gaines Talk Water Safety on Today Show

Members of the group gave swim lessons on live television Wednesday morning.

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A Q&A witth Marshall Love on Love Swimming, Importance of Swim Safety

There’s been a societal and worldwide surge of awareness of head injuries in many sports, like football, hockey, soccer, you name it. Swimming has been slower to catch on, but it’s happening finally.

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Rowdy Gaines Appointed to ZAC Foundation Board of Directors

The ZAC Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving water safety by funding advocacy, education and effective programming to safeguard children and their families, announced the appointment of three new directors to its board, including three-time Olympic gold medal swimmer Rowdy Gaines.

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