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Race Video: Michael Andrew 100m Free 13-14 NAG Record, 51.30

Andrew swam a 51.30 in the 100 long course meter freestyle, which broke Noel Strauss’ 1987 record of 51.59. Strauss, you will recall, was the Jr. National Champion in the 50 free at just 13 years old.

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USA Swimming Foundation to host two Fantasy Camps in 2014

Both camps are led by the top coaches in the world, Bruce Gemmell for the Adult Camp and David Marsh and Todd Schmitz for the Youth Camp, and feature special guest Olympic gold medalists Nathan Adrian, Anthony Ervin, Rowdy Gaines and Mel Stewart.

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Mitch Meet Monday Review Episode 5: NAG Records Roundup

Mitch Bowmile is back with his weekly roundup of swimming competition. Mitch focuses on the top swimmers from the past weekend’s…

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Russia and Hungary fire in penultimate round

With two spots still up for grabs, Russia and Hungary successfully continued their Super Final quest after the fifth round…

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FINA Diving World Series 2014: Chinese squad pockets 7 titles in Beijing

Beijing’s ‘Water Cube’ provided the backdrop to brilliant performances during the opening leg of the FINA/NVC Diving World Series 2014, held from March 14-16.

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Summit League Announces Swimming and Diving Academic All-League Teams

With the conclusion of the 2014 Summit League Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships, the league has announced its…

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Streamline Challenge: 2005 World Champion Korzeniowski Conquers 25m (Video)

Thanks to Jan Konarzewski, former Michigan Wolverine and Polish National Team Athlete, for sending SwimSwam this streamline challenge video. The March…

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An Inside Look at the Speedo USA Photo Shoot

Team Speedo stars Ryan Lochte, Natalie Coughlin, Cullen Jones, Nathan Adrian, Jessica Hardy and Tyler Clary descended on Los Angeles in late February for Speedo’s 2015 Performance Catalog and Product Photo Shoot, which was held at the Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center.

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Exercise To Improve Your Catch

To find variety in the weight room is sometimes difficult. Here is an exercise that one of the most important phases in swimming: the catch.

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Swim Video: Dolphin Chasing Fish, A New Perspective on Fast Swimming

Swim Video is courtesy of David Marsh Performance and Queens University of Charlotte, a SwimSwam Swim Camp Partner.

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Texas Longhorns Send 16 to 2014 Men’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships

Texas has qualified 16 swimmers and four divers to compete at the NCAA Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships set for March…

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Swim Prom Video: Ryan Lochte and Cullen Jones Passed Up for Dion Dreesens

It’s prom season and every so often swimming elites get asked to the big event.

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Busch’s Cavaliers Send 9 to 2014 Men’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships

The No. 22 Virginia men’s swimming and diving team has qualified nine swimmers for the 2014 NCAA Championships, which will be held March 27-29 in Austin, Texas.

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Albiero’s Cardinals Send 11 to 2014 Men’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships

The University of Louisville men’s swimming and diving team qualified a school record seven athletes in 11 events for the…

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Race Video: Michael Andrew 100 Breast NAG Record, 54.04

14-year old phenom Michael Andrew has broken yet another National Age Group Record, taking down the 100 yard breaststroke

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