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In the Eye of a Gator: University of Florida Men’s Swimming Team Video Feature

“In The Eye of a Gator” stars Marcin Cieslak (featured image) Eduardo Solaeche Gomez, Matthew Curby and Matt Thompson.

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San Antonio To Host 2015 USA Swimming Summer National Championships, and Junior Nationals

San Antonio’s Northside Swim Center is slated to host both competitions. Completed in July 2013, the facility features a 50-meter, Olympic-size outdoor pool and 25-meter diving and warm-up pool.

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Eastern States Swim Clinic Registration Deadline Extended to Oct 11

The Eastern States Swim Clinic has a great lineup of Olympic swimmers and coaches, including Mike Bottom (featured image), David Marsh, Todd Schmitz, Ian Crocker and Kate Zielger.

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Press Conference Coverage of the Cullen Jones Diversity Invitational

Cullen Jones is in full press mode as he prepares for the inaugural Cullen Jones Diversity Invitational on Oct. 11-13 at the Mecklenburg County Aquatics Center in Charlotte, N.C.

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Connors, Saale Net ACC Weekly Awards

Sophomore Kristin Connors and freshman Grant Saale of the NC State swimming & diving team garnered ACC weekly awards for their standout performances at the All-North Carolina Invitational, as announced by the ACC office Tuesday afternoon.

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Olympian Kim Vandenberg to Give Kids in Rwanda New Playing Field

“All of these athletes understand the positive impact sport can have on a child’s life, especially by empowering young girls in countries where gender inequality is a cultural norm,” said Vandenberg Olympic peer Tracey Evans. “It starts with having a safe place to play and learn.”

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SwimSwam Film Fest: Papa Swims Butterfly

An animated short swimming film created by Mary Oldlife.

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Ryan Lochte Confirms Training at SwimMAC Through 2016

Lochte told the Charlotte Observer: “In my next swimming career, which started this morning, I want to train for some sprint events now…. I’m not done yet. I think there’s a lot more I can accomplish in the sport of swimming. I want to take my swimming to a new [level], and I want to bring it here to Charlotte.”

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Injury Prevention & the Forearm Fulcrum

Swimming “the right way” also helps protect your joints from injury. Whether you swim once a month or swim every day, learning to swim correctly will enhance your experience and keep you healthy.

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SwimSwam Film Fest: Sci Fi Swimming with Pterois

I’m a swim film festival fan, and I love this animated short, this swimming video simply titled Pterois, created by Neekoe.   I…

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Universal Sports Network Expands Distribution With Verizon Agreement

Universal Sports has exclusive rights to world and national championship events in a wide array of sports, including swimming.

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FINA Swimming World Cup Update, New Doha trailer

Katinka Hosszu leads the women’s division on the 2013 FINA World Cup Series with 282 points.

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Towson Tigers Set Six Meet Records, Roll at Relays

The Towson University women’s swimming and diving team opened the 2013-14 season with a resounding victory at the Potomac Relays Friday at American University, setting six meet records en route to the win.

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Cullen Jones Diversity Invitational Draws 500+ Swimmers To Compete OCT. 11-13

Cullen Jones: “It has always been a dream of mine to bring the sport of swimming to a broader audience. The CJDI is designed to help support – and encourage – diversity in swimming by bringing together kids of all backgrounds and giving them the chance to compete in an elite event, all while raising money to support this important cause. It’s going to be a terrific event!”

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ECU Swimming and Diving Teams Finish Second At All-North Carolina Invitational

“I’m very pleased with our performances this weekend,” Pirate head coach Rick Kobe said. “We had some outstanding swims and I’m very excited about the season ahead. We’ve got a very fast group and should have another outstanding year.”

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