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

Seventeen-Year-Old Alexei Avakov Sets New England Record With 1:02.19 100 Breast

Phoenix Swimming’s Avakov now ranks 49th all-time in the boys’ 17-18 age group and is 21st-fastest among 17-year-olds.

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Mark Szaranek, Lillie Nesty Highlight Florida Senior Championships In Ocala

The 2017 NCAA champion in the 200 IM, Szaranek broke 2:00 in the long course event for the first time in five years at the four-day meet.

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Aquazot Swim Club’s Amir Ali, 13, Drops 2:12.6/4:41.7 Medley Times

Ali’s time of 2:12.65 in the 200 IM ranks 20th all-time among 13-year-old boys, while his 4:41.77 in the 400 IM sits 23rd.

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Thirteen-Year-Olds Maggie Dickinson, Max Garbacz Shine At Wisconsin LSC Championships

Schroeder YMCA came out on top as meet hosts at the LSC championship meet with some impressive swims across the board.

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Jamaican Swimmer Mackenzie Headley Reprimanded By Doping Panel For Two Positive Tests

The 16-year-old will not serve any period of ineligibility due to being a “protected person” under the WADA code as a minor.

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Big Ten Considering Adding Four Pac-12 Schools, Including Cal And Stanford

Washington and Oregon are the priority, but if the Big Ten expands to 20 teams, Cal and Stanford are in line to make the move.

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South Africa Confirmed For Inaugural European U23 Championships In Dublin

Swimming South Africa has not released a roster or a list of swimmers with nine days until the start of the meet.

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Competitor Coach of the Month: Dave Durden

Durden led his swimmers to great success at U.S. Nationals and the World Championships, including big LC breakouts for Jack Alexy, Dare Rose and Destin Lasco.

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Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Jack Alexy

Alexy broke through in a big way this past NCAA season, but his performances reached a new level at the 2023 World Championships, winning five medals.

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2023 Canadian Champs: Madison Kryger Moves To #2 In 13-14 Age Group With 1:02.06 100 BK

The 14-year-old Kryger dipped under her personal best set in early July to leapfrog Jade Hannah for #2 all-time in the 13-14 age group behind Taylor Ruck.

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2023 Para Worlds Day 2: USA’s Morgan Stickney Smashes World Record In Women’s S7 400 FR

Stickney won the first gold medal of the championships for the American team as she knocked nearly five seconds off the world record.

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World Aquatics Puts Off Decision On Russian Participation Until “Later In The Year”

World Aquatics has banned Russian and Belarusian athletes from participating in its competitions dating back to March 2022.

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UCSC Girls Break 11-12 NAG In 200 Medley Relay At Alberta Provincial Championships

The University of Calgary Swim Club girls broke a NAG record previously held by an Etobicoke team that featured Summer McIntosh.

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Age Group Star Laon Kim Representing UCSC At Canadian Swimming Championships

Kim has been training with UCSC for at least the past few weeks and is giving the club a trial run as he ponders his options prior to next season.

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2023 U.S. Pro Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Emma Weyant will compete for the first time on the third day of action at the U.S. Pro Championships in Irvine as the top seed in the women’s 400 IM.

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