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Denver Women’s Swimming and Diving Hosts Air Force

“We’re glad to be hosting Air Force women this weekend,” head coach Brian Schrader said. ”I think they are one of the most improved programs in Division I over the last three seasons and they are going to be some great competition for us Saturday.”

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Virginia Swimmer Parker Camp Recaps Training and Swim Meets Ahead

Video and copy courtesy of VirginiaSports.com: Virginia senior swimmer Parker Camp (Brentwood, Tenn.) talks to VirginiaSports.com about the Cavaliers’ first meet, goals…

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Adele – Skyfall – An Aquazot Music Video

Adele’s epic “Skyfall” is soulfully smooth, melancholy, and tragic…the perfect soundtrack for a swim team facing an epic workout. See swimmer and filmmaker Corey Okubo’s vision here…

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Halloween Banana Swimmer On The Run – Video

SwimSwam received reports yesterday, October 31st, 2013, of a banana on the run. Several eyewitnesses said the banana was, in…

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Scott Clausen Swimming Photo Vault

Clausen is primarily a freestyle specialist. He will be in Salo’s “long spirit” group no doubt (at USC), because the longer the race gets the faster Clausen goes.

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FINIS Announces Sponsorship of Mallory Weggemann

“We are extremely lucky to have such an incredible swimmer join our team,” said FINIS President John Mix. “It would be enough if all she did were win gold medals and set world records, but this young woman is so remarkable on her own. Her drive, her will to succeed, to overcome adversity; we can all learn a lot from Mallory Weggemann.”

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Luke Lechner Verbally Commits to UNC Tar Heels

“Chapel Hill stoodout to me because of their outstanding academics and amazing swim team,” Lechner said. “The team atmosphere and coaching staff is phenomenal, and I cannot wait to be a part of the team next year.”

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Maija Roses Swimming Photo Vault

Roses on her decision to commit to Cal: “For me, the decision came down to how comfortable I felt with the team, coaches, academics and campus.”

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Hawkeyes Host Minnesota in Dual Meet Friday Night

The University of Iowa men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams host the University of Minnesota in a conference dual meet Friday night. The dual will be held at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center Pool beginning at 5 p.m. (CT).

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Houston to Host Paralympic Gateway to Gold Talent Identification Event

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer and U.S. Paralympian Casey Tibbs to assist with clinic and share secrets of elite performance.

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Tigers Look To Remain Unbeaten At POD Meet

“We always look forward to this meet, as it tends to bring out the best in us,” Towson Head Coach Mead said. “I expect some great diving and swimming this weekend. All three teams are very strong and from top-to-bottom and we will need to bring our best effort.”

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Purdue Hosts Notre Dame This Weekend – Video Preview

Lizzy Lyon, Rhiannon Sheets & John Klinge preview Purdue Women’s Swimming & Diving’s home dual meet with Notre Dame.

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Paraplegic water polo player Zach Pickett defies odds – Feature Video

Just 15 months after a horrific diving accident leaving him paralyzed from the chest down, Zach Pickett inspires with a quiet and unassuming spirit, a courageous and harrowing story, and a positive and straightforward attitude.

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New York Athletic Club Making Waves in Olympic Swimming

Tyler McGill of the NYAC famously kisses his wife after making the 2012 U.S. Olympic Swimming Team in the 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska.

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ACC Swimmer of the Week Accolades go to Jonathan Boffa and Alexia Zevnik

Boffa (featured image), a native of Verona, Italy, earned two individual victories in the 100 (44.03) and 200 (1:37.47) freestyle events against Florida State and Georgia Tech to capture ACC Male Swimmer of the Week honors.

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