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I am not talented, I am obsessed. ~Conor McGregor

arena Swim of the Week: William Carrico Breaks Through In LC To Qualify For Olympic Trials

Carrico put up a time of 4:22.92 in the 400 IM, getting under the OT cut and crushing his PB of 4:28.20. He followed up with a massive best in the 200 breast.

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USADA Puts WADA On Blast For Sweeping “23 Positive Tests Under The Carpet”

USADA slammed WADA with a lengthy statement that included them picking apart WADA’s recently-published FAQ document on the Chinese doping scandal.

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Technical Entry Error Locks Acalanes High School Swimmers Out of CIF North Coast Section Meet

Acalanes coach Brett Usinger thought the entries were submitted, followed up to ensure, but only heard back past the deadline that they didn’t come through.

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Competitor Coach of the Month: Thad Schultz & Molly McCulloch

SPIRE Academy coaches Thad Schultz and Molly McCulloch have led their swimmers to success across the globe through the first four months of 2024.

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Former AAC Board President Mark Black Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison

Black pleaded guilty in January to conspiracy to produce child pornography and coercion and enticement of a minor.

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Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Torri Huske

Huske has been absolutely on fire during her redshirt season, and she continued to thrive at the San Antonio Pro Swim in April.

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IOC Releases Study on Whether Trans Women Have Athletic Advantages

The research showed that trans female athletes had greater handgrip strength but lower jumping ability, lung function and relative cardio to cisgender women.

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NCAA Leadership Closing In On Multibillion-Dollar Settlement In House v. NCAA Case

College sports leaders are in “deep discussions” to reach a settlement that would likely lay out the framework for a revenue-sharing agreement with athletes.

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Santa Margarita Girls Poised For 10th Straight CIF-SS Division I Title, Boys Seek Four-Peat

Teagan O’Dell leads the Santa Margarita girls into the CIF postseason with a 10th straight Southern Section and fifth straight state title within reach.

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Flynn Southam On Chinese Doping Scandal: “I Guess It Is Fuel To The Fire”

Southam expressed frustration with the news but added that he and his Aussie teammates won’t get caught up in something completely out of their control.

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Jaclyn Barclay Headlines Australian Roster For 2024 Junior Pan Pacs In Canberra

Barclay won the 100 back at the 2023 World Juniors and piled up four medals at the 2024 World Championships in Doha.

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Palo Alto Boys & Girls Defend SCVAL De Anza Division Titles

Palo High School successfully defended its Santa Clara Athletic League (SCVAL) De Anza Division titles on Friday in Saratoga.

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Lars Jorgensen Denies Sexual Abuse Allegations, Says Relationships Were “Consensual”

Jorgensen’s accusers deny they ever had consensual romantic relationships with the coach.

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How Much Does NIL Cost? A Look At What Swimmers Are Charging

Top swimmers like Leon Marchand have a much higher starting price than their peers, though social media presence also plays a big role in how much is charged.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 42.7% Want To See Stroke 50s At The Olympics

If stroke 50s were added to the Olympic program, someone like Michael Andrew would benefit greatly with a couple new medal opportunities.

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