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Johnston Qualifies for FINA World Cup

Former Blue Devil and 2012 Olympic silver medalist Abby Johnston secured a trip to the 2014 FINA Diving World Cup,…

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CenTex to Partner with Austin Aquatics and Sports Academy

Courtesy of Central Texas Waterpolo Club Central Texas Waterpolo Club is expanding. We are pleased to announce a partnership with…

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Media accreditation process opens for 2014 Youth Olympic Games

More than 3,600 young athletes, ages 15-18, representing more than 200 National Olympic Committees are expected to compete at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games, to be held August 16-28, in Nanjing, China.

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Great Coaching Opportunity at YMCA of Central Florida to Build World Class Program with Rowdy Gaines

Courtesy of YMCA of Central Florida A unique opportunity to work with the best in Aquatics, Rowdy Gaines a three…

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SwimOutlet.com Launches Redesigned E-commerce Site

The nation’s biggest online aquatics retailer has launched its first-ever site redesign, creating a fresh new look and adding dozens of new features to further improve the site experience and position itself for continued growth in the aquatic category.

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76 Life Time Fitness and Life Time Athletic locations to offer U.S. Masters Swimming programs

“This partnership is a win-win for both Life Time and USMS,” says Alicia Kockler, Life Time’s director of aquatics.

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Four U.S. Olympians Part of USO Handshake Tour

U.S. Olympic swimmers Ryan Lochte (Daytona Beach, Fla.), Tyler Clary (Riverside, Calif.), Claire Donahue(Lenoir City, Tenn.) and Micah Lawrence (Pflugerville, Texas) will take part in the USO Handshake Tour at Camp LeJeune on Saturday in Jacksonville, N.C.

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Fitter and Faster Swim Tip: To Breathe or Not to Breathe in Freestyle

Olympians Adam Brown and Peter Vanderkaay discuss when to breathing in freestyle.

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Michael Phelps’ Coach Bob Bowman: The 6 Characteristics of Champions

If you are a swimmer, swim-parent or swim coach, this is a must-see video. NBAC Coach Bob Bowman delivers a powerful message.

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One Of The Best Chest Exercises For Swimmers: 1-Arm Chest Press

From a kinesiology overview, the pectoralis major (chest) does not contribute significantly for forward propulsion. Therefore, prescribing a bunch of exercises that strengthens the chest would not be the most ideal way of going about things. Don’t get me wrong, we need to work these muscles as well, otherwise the imbalances in the posterior and anterior torso can lead to injuries.

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Arena Signs Three-time Gold Medalist Rowdy Gaines

“Having an ambassador like Rowdy is an incredible asset for us as we work to not only raise our brand profile, but also to grow the sport of swimming,” said Tim McCool, Vice President and General Manager of Arena North America.

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Ryan Lochte and Speedo “Float for Hope” in Kansas City

Ryan Lochte: “As a kid, I remember seeing Olympians come to the pool and being so excited and motivated just getting to be around them. It shaped me as an aspiring pro athlete, and now I want to teach these kids the same– that if they set their mind to it, they can accomplish anything.”

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Michael Andrew 50 Yard Free NAG Record – 19.76 – Better Video

Michael Andrew lowers his 50 yard free NAG Record from 19.85 to 19.76.

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Race Video: Michael Andrew 200 Yard IM 13-14 NAG Record, 1:45.29

14-year old Michael Andrew smashes his own National Age Group Record in the 200 yard IM by over two seconds, swimming a 1:45.29.

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How to Eliminate Chloramines After Swimming

Chloramines cause health problems for swimmers. The problems can be severe, often called “chlorine allergy” or “chlorine sensitivity.” Some physical symptoms include itchiness and dryness, breathing problems, rash, hives, etc..

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