Sam Kendricks

Beyond The Lane Lines: Pallister Puts On Open Water Show

Aussie freestyle ace took on the Pier to Pub open water race last month, securing her fourth title at the annual event in the process.

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Texas Swimming & Diving Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2023, Including Sam Kendricks

Sam Kendricks, the voice of American swimming for years, will be honored posthumously with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

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In Memoriam: Remembering the People Swimming Lost in 2022

With 2022 officially in the rearview mirror, let’s take a look back at some of the figures who the swimming community lost in the past year.

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Texas-UVA Meet To Consist Of Light Show, Combined Scoring, 100 IM, And Mixed Relay

Texas plans on hosting a two-day competition against Virginia this weekend that will be a “one-of-a-kind dual meet experience”.

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Hobson, Johnston Hit Meet Records At Texas’ Annual Orange & White Classic

Luke Hobson took out Drew Kibler’s meet record in the 200 freestyle and nearly established a new personal best with a 1:32.50.

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A “Celebration of Life” For Sam Kendricks To Be Held After Texas-UVA Meet

On November 5, the Texas Swim Center will host a “celebration of life” for the late announcer Sam Kendricks following the end of the Texas-UVA dual meet.

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Longtime Swimming Announcer Sam Kendricks Dies After Battling Cancer

Kendricks was diagnosed with a rare form of skin cancer back in August 2021. He had been the announcer at US Jr and Senior Nationals for the last 2 decades

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Sam Kendricks Named as a CSCAA Richard E. Steadman Award Winner

The CSCAA has announced that Sam Kendricks, the most recognizable voice in U.S Swimming, will receive the Richard E. Steadman Award.

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Longtime Swimming Announcer Sam Kendricks Battling Rare Form of Cancer

Kendricks, the most recognizable voice in swimming in the United States for over two decades, was diagnosed with Merkel cell carcinoma in August 2021.

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2018 TYR Pro Derby: Live Recap

Follow along for live results of the 2018 TYR Pro Derby.

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2017 CSCAA Awards presented at Men’s DI NCAA Championships (Video)

Joel Shinofield, Executive Director of the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA), presents awards at the end of the NCAA Championships every year. See who won in 2017!

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Minneapolis Grand Prix Day 1 Finals Photo Vault

The action was back on tonight in Minneapolis for the finals of the 2014 Arena Grand Prix Minneapolis. Loads of…

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INTERVIEW: Hear Why “The Voices” of Juniors Enjoy This Meet So Much

As we wrap up 2014 Speedo Junior Nationals, SwimSwam caught up with Michael Poporat and Sam Kendricks, the voices behind the microphones. They explained why they are so enthusiastic about this meet.

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