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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: Priorities

We’re back with swimming’s TopTenTweets!

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Swimming Photos of 2018: Above the Surface

Earlier we shared some of our top underwater swimming photos from the past year.  During our annual end of the year…

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Molly Hannis Out of SC Worlds Due To Death in Family

American breaststroker Molly Hannis has returned home from China after learning that her father had died unexpectedly, according to TV commentator Rowdy Gaines.

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Rowdy Gaines Receives USA Swimming Foundation ‘Hero Award’

The USA Swimming Foundation has given Rowdy Gaines the Make a Splash Hero Award to recognize his ‘efforts as a…

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Live Updates of 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials Standards

Tonight, USA Swimming will be announcing the qualifying times for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials – and we’ll be tracking all the news right here.

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USA Swimming to Announce Olympic Trials Cuts in Webcast Again

USA Swimming will once again announce Olympic Trials cuts in a live webcast.

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Caeleb Dressel Crashed Motorcycle In Late June, Nearly Missed Nats

Caeleb Dressel had a motorcycle crash in late June that nearly caused him to miss U.S. Nationals.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: Nationals Edition

We’re back with swimming’s TopTenTweets!

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Rowdy Gaines Gives Insight to NBC Coverage for US Nationals

NBC’s own Rowdy Gaines gave SwimSwam an exclusive interview on what exactly goes into a big production like US Nationals, and what his job looks like during the meet

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Why You Should Watch the Documentary “Rowdy” Before Summer Nationals

“Rowdy” is a documentary that all swimmers, swim parents, and swim nerds ought to watch before the 2018 Phillips 66 Summer Nationals kick off in Irvine, CA next Wednesday (July 25th).

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Rowdy Gaines Documentary to Air on SEC Network on July 16th

Rowdy Gaines has become the voice of the sport of swimming for most Americans, but for our community, his story goes far beyond his work with NBC.

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Caeleb Dressel Named SEC Male Athlete of the Year

Dressel becomes the 9th swimmer, on 10 occasions, to win the award.

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The Road to Tokyo: A Legal Perspective On Olympic Preparation In The United States

A legal perspective on Olympic preparation in the United States from Joshua Bratter.

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Why Immigration Law Matters to Elite Swimmers

Numerous international swimmers competing in the United States — some of the biggest names in the sport — have worked with Joshua Bratter to secure immigration status and residency. He’s the go-to authority for elite swimmers and coaches who desire to come to the U.S.

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USA Swimming Foundation Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® for Largest Kickboard

This gigantic kickboard, which is 10 times the standard adult size board at 18 feet high by 11 feet wide, will serve as a larger-than-life petition for all Americans to urge Congress to add the question, “Do you know how to swim?” to the 2020 Census.

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