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Potomac Marlins Hosted Special Olympics Swim Meet at George Mason

More than 150 swimmers, parents and friends of the Potomac Marlins, a USA Swimming year-round swim team, volunteered April 26 to host the Northern Virginia Special Olympics Swim Meet held at George Mason.

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Nathan Adrian Enjoys Having a 92 Year Old Teammate at Masters Nationals – Video Interview

Nathan Adrian won the 50 free at Masters Nationals with a blistering 18.78. Here the Olympic gold medalist talks with SwimSwam’s Mike Lewis about competing at the Masters level.

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Fitter and Faster Swim Tip: NBG Butterfly Drill

This Swimming Tip video is courtesy of the Fitter and Faster Swim Tour presented by SwimOutlet.com, a SwimSwam partner. Olympian…

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Olympic Gold Medalist Jessica Hardy to Participate in Annual Big Swim Benefit

U.S. Olympic gold medalist Jessica Hardy (Long Beach, California) will be participating in the 19th Annual Big Swim Benefit, which is a fundraiser designed for New York City kids ages 6-12. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 3 at the Asphalt Green’s AquaCenter in New York.

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An Inside Look at TYR Sport’s New Global Headquarters – Photo Vault

A front view of TYR’s brand new Global Headquarters in Seal Beach, CA. The floor-to-ceiling glass windows maximize natural lighting, which helps decrease the company’s carbon footprint.

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Bryant Swimming and Diving Banquet 2014 Trailer

Swimming video is courtesy of producer / filmmaker Kevin M. Hong & Hongkster Productions.

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Are athletes getting faster, higher and stronger like the Olympic Motto?

When you look at sporting achievements over the last decades, it seems like humans have gotten faster, better and stronger in nearly every way. Yet as David Epstein points out in this delightfully counter-intuitive talk, we might want to lay off the self-congratulation.

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Video: Incredibly Entertaining 5th Grade Synchronized Air Swimming Talent Show Skit

The 5th graders at W.A. Porter Elementary School in Hurst, Texas, wowed the crowd during their Air Swimming Talent Show skit. Now the video’s going viral.

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National Level Swimmer and FINA Bureau Member Dies at 46

FINA learnt with great sadness about the sudden loss of Lino Cândido Lourenço, FINA Bureau Member since 2013. Mr. Lourenço was 46 years old and died on April 25, 2014 in Luanda (ANG).

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He Chong Claims Gold at the London Aquatics Centre, Team USA’s Boudia 4th

Chinese divers exhibited their prowess during the third leg of the FINA/NVC Diving World Series at the London Aquatics Centre…

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Twenty-five coaches graduate from International Coaching Enrichment Certification Program

The International Coaching Enrichment Certification Program today welcomed 25 members to its class of 2014 at the International Olympic Committee…

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Mesa Photo Vault, The Last Images of the Weekend – 2014 Arena Grand Prix

Many thanks to Rafael Domeyko – rafaeldomeyko.com – for these great swimming photos!

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Michael Phelps 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa Photos – The Complete View of Mr. Swimming

The Greatest Olympian of All-Time returns to competition at the 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa AZ.

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Race Video: Katie Hoff Wins 200 IM, 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa

Race Video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam Partner.

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Race Video: Vyatchanin Wins 100 Backstroke, 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa

Race Video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam Partner

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