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

Worlds Medalists Condorelli, Wasick Among Additions To Ozzie Quevedo’s Group At SMU

Santo Condorelli had a strong performance at the U.S. Open last weekend, including achieving his stated goal of breaking 22 seconds in the 50 free.

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World Championship Finalist Simon Bucher Withdraws From SC Euros Due To Illness

Bucher told SwimSwam he’s been dealing with sickness for the better part of two weeks and opted to hit the reset button rather than race in Otopeni.

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Proud Leads Off In 20.56 As Brits Obliterate National Record In 200 Free Relay

The British quartet of Ben Proud, Matt Richards, Alexander Cohoon and Lewis Burras smashed their National Record en route to gold in the men’s 200 free relay.

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How To Watch The 2023 European Short Course Championships

Nicolo Martinenghi leads a talent-laden group of Italian swimmers headed to the European Short Course Championships this week in Otopeni, Romania.

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First-Years Shine For Tigers As Princeton Sweeps Big Al Invitational

Princeton freshman Eleanor Sun set a new program record in the women’s 200 IM during the Big Al Invite, adding a win in the 400 IM (4:06.07) for the Tigers.

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The Male Swimmers With The Fastest Four-Stroke 400 IM Add-Ups

Incredibly elite across all four strokes, Michael Andrew challenges Phelps, Lochte, Dressel and others in the battle for the top spot in the 400 IM add-up.

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Carlsbad, CA Water Polo Coach Pleads Not Guilty To Child Molestation Charges

A Carlsbad, Calif., water polo coach and North County school counselor was arraigned on four charges Monday related to sex acts with a minor.

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Division I Lindenwood University To Cut Swimming & Diving Programs, Eight Others

Lindenwood, which only reclassified into Division I last year, announced that it is cutting 10 programs effective at the end of the 2023-24 campaign.

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Justin Ress Scratches 100 Back ‘A’ Final On Day 3 of U.S. Open, Andrew Drops 100 Fly

Ress withdrew from the men’s 100 back after qualifying sixth in the prelims, elevating Michael Laitarovsky into tonight’s ‘A’ final.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 200 IM Clash Between Douglass, Walsh Was Most Anticipated At U.S. Open

Kate Douglass won the women’s 200 IM on Thursday night in an exciting showdown with Virginia teammate Alex Walsh and Torri Huske.

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arena Swim of the Week: Vili Sivec Sets Croatian Record In 200 Fly At Big Al Invitational

Sivec, a sophomore at Cal State Bakersfield, clocked 1:58.09 in the 200 fly to smash the Croatian Record by more than a second on Thursday.

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Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Gretchen Walsh

Walsh is ranked first in the NCAA in five individual events, having set two NCAA records in the 50 free and 100 fly (unofficially) at the Tennessee Invite.

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Competitor Coach of the Month: Lea Maurer

Led by Maurer, the Trojans had impressive performances across the board at the Texas Invite, including the women earning NCAA ‘A’ cuts in all five relays.

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Caeleb Dressel Swims Fastest 50 Free In 19 Months To Kick Off U.S. Open

Dressel’s swim is his fastest 50 free since his comeback to the sport in May, having taking an extended hiatus beginning in June 2022.

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Gatineau Coach Brian Kelly Banned By Quebec Federation For Psychological Abuse of Athletes

An investigative report found that Kelly fostered a toxic environemnt at Natation Gatineau, including psychological violence, harassment and intimidation.

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