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Arizona State Fosters Long Course Culture Under Bowman (Video Report)

Since the arrival of Bob Bowman and his staff at Arizona State University, the program has been on the rise, both on the NCAA and international stages

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Arizona Gives Assessment of First Year Under New Staff (Video Report)

Busch spoke about how the biggest goal he had coming into UofA was to build a sustainable and winning culture, not necessarily to place X spot at the PAC-12 conference of NCAA championships.

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Coleman’s Carpool: How To Talk to Olympians (Video)

At Pro Swims, it’s a no brainer that you see a lot of fast swimmers. Whether they’re on the national team, Olympic champions, NCAA stand outs, or rising stars, you’re bound to see talent if you go to one of these meets. If you’re competing in the meet as well, this can be a rare opportunity to meet and talk with your swimming idols

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WATCH: Gary Taylor’s Introductory Press Conference at Auburn

Auburn’s new head swimming coach Gary Taylor was formally introduced to media during a press conference on Tuesday in Auburn, where…

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National Team Managing Director Lindsay Mintenko Speaks on Athlete, Coaches Selection Process (Video)

SwimSwam recently spoke with National Team director Lindsey Mintenko and asked her about her thoughts on these selection procedures, both old and new.

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Practice + Pancakes: Arizona State Perfects Long Course Technique (Video)

If you’re technique is shaky, it is revealed on a much bigger scale than in the yards pool. Getting early work in the long course season is never a bad thing

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Grand Canyon University Analyzes First Year in Division I (Video Report)

SwimSwam spoke with head coach Steve Schaffer as well as a few of GCU’s stand out athletes this year about their experience competing at the highest level. 

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Coleman’s Carpool: Allison Schmitt Tells Tales from Schmeisel World Tour, Grad School, and Mesa

In light of her recent return to competition, SwimSwam got in the car with Olympic champion and current Tempe, Arizona local, Allison Schmitt.

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Arthur Albiero Comments on Leading Team USA This Summer (Video)

When catching up with SwimSwam in Mesa this past weekend, Albiero emphasized his admiration of the “no ego” culture of the Team USA coaching staff

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Ray Looze Comments on Leading Team USA Men This Summer (Video)

Looze mentioned that he is a big walker, and invites both coaches and athletes to walk and converse with him so he is able to get to know them and vice versa

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Zoe Bartel Reflects on Meet in Mesa, End of Summer Goals (Video)

Zoe Bartel may have had a busier week in Mesa than some might have expected.

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Jordan Wilimovsky Tackles Pool and Open Water Events This Season (Video)

This season, with the 800 becoming an Olympic event, the Team Santa Monica swimmer will compete at Open Water Nationals as well as the Phillips 66 Nationals, trying to make the Pan Pac squad in both pool and open water swimming. 

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Breeja Larson Explains Competing at Argentine Nationals (Video)

After competing in Mesa this weekend, Breeja Larson talked with SwimSwam about her excitement at the opportunity to race in Argentina

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Michael Andrew Experiments with Wim Hof Breathing Techniques (Video)

After winning the 50 fly shootout and making it to the final round of the 50 free, Michael Andrew explained to us what he has changed from the Austin pro swim to now. And it’s not something in the pool.

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Comerford on 50 Shootout: “I thought I was going to puke” (Video)

Comerford got the job done in the final round, touching in 25.10 ahead of Neal’s 25.59

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