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Video: Christmas Greeting from Emmanuel College Swimming

Video is courtesy of Emmanuel College Swimming.

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Freeman Wins 3-Meter Synchro at USA Diving Winter Nationals

Freeman dove to the 3-meter synchronized diving title with Maren Taylor on Saturday morning at the 2013 USA Diving Winter National Championships. The competition was being held at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center.

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McCrory nets Silver on 3-Meter at Winter Nationals

Senior Nick McCrory earned a spot on the United States’ 2014 FINA World Cup team Saturday with a second-place finish on the 3-meter springboard at the USA Diving Winter National Championships, held at the University of Texas’ Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center.

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Mark Spitz featured in dramatic HBO documentary

Mark Spitz, who is Jewish, became the greatest athlete on earth less than 30 years after World War II, after Nazi Germany fell.

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USA Water Polo Photo Vault

Water Polo photos are courtesy of USA Water Polo / Jonathan Moore.

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Add Pace Pal to your Workouts, Stayed Focused in Training

If you’re in intense practices or just swimming to stay fit, this portable, underwater pace clock is ideal.

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WATER POLO: USA Men Defeat Canada 8-7 To Earn Berth In 2014 FINA World Cup

Alex Bowen (featured image) scored his first goal of the game on a power play with a minute to play in the period evening the match at 4-4 headed to the fourth.

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Freeman and Taylor 1st Heading Into 3-Meter Synchro Final

Former University of Iowa diver Deidre Freeman advanced to Saturday’s final in the women’s 3-meter synchronized diving event after posting the top preliminary score Friday morning at the USA Diving Winter National Championships.

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British Swimming Seeks Elite Coach Development Manager

The World Class Swimming Programme, the team responsible for driving GB Swimming to Olympic success, has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced professional in the field of élite coaching development to join our programme.

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Safronczyk Closes Polish Nationals with Silver in 100 Breast

Former Blue Devil standout Piotr Safronczyk took second in the 100 short course meters breaststroke Friday at the Polish Swimming Nationals, rounding out an impressive showing in the event this week.

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WATER POLO: USA Women Win FINA World Cup Qualification; Men Drop Second Match To Canada

Betsey Armstrong, USA Water Polo, helps Team USA net win at FINA World Cup Qualification.

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Olympian McCrory Advances to 3-Meter Final at USA Diving Nationals

McCrory’s highest scoring dive of the day came in the semifinals, when he garnered 94.50 points on a reverse 3 ½ somersault in the tuck position in the fourth round.

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Swim Like A Champion Photo Vault: Behind the Scenes

SwimSwam got a peek behind the scenes at the “Swim Like A Champion” production shoot thanks to the Fitter and Faster Tour presented by SwimOutlet.com.

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Marshall Swimming Signs 10

Coach Tramel. “When I first arrived here at Marshall, I talked about building a champion and that’s exactly what we’re doing.”

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Simonas Bilis Claims Record at Lithuania SC Nationals

Bilis, a native of Panevezys, Lithuania, captured the 200 freestyle event with a time of 1:46.63, finishing first of 12 swimmers in the final.

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