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The Top U.S. Storylines Headed Into The Paris Olympic Year — Men’s Edition

In this article, we break down some of the top American storylines in men’s swimming headed into the 2024 Olympic year, with emphasis on Olympic trials.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 66% Pick Ilya Kharun As Most Impressive NCAA Freshman This Season

Kharun has been on fire through the first half of the NCAA season, currently ranking #1 in the nation in the 200 fly (1:38.11) and #2 in the 100 fly (44.33).

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Deck the Pools! Sporti’s Granny Sweater Swimsuits Take Social Media & Pool Decks by Storm

These quirky suits featuring Santa, reindeer, and festive patterns have made a huge splash, going viral across social media this holiday season.

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Old Video of Michigan Diver Tackling OSU Mascot Goes Viral

An old viral video of a Michigan diver tackling the Ohio State University mascot has gained recent traction.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 200 IM Clash Between Douglass, Walsh Was Most Anticipated At U.S. Open

Kate Douglass won the women’s 200 IM on Thursday night in an exciting showdown with Virginia teammate Alex Walsh and Torri Huske.

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NCAA Champion Laura Sogar & Boyfriend Matthew Broussard Announce Engagement

NCAA Champion & World Championship medalist Laura Sogar and boyfriend Matthew Broussard have announced their engagement.

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Observations on Olympic Preparations from My Week in Paris

This pop-up shop in Le Marais, Paris was one of the few signs in Paris that the 2024 Olympic Games are just 8 months away.

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10 Swimming Charities To Consider On #GivingTuesday 2023

November 28 marks the 12th annual #GivingTuesday in the United States and around the world, so consider giving to some of these swim-specific charities.

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Del Paso Country Club’s “Thanksgiving Thousand” Meet Hits Record $22K Donation Total

Led by 16-year-old Cooper Zarro, the 4th annual “Thanksgiving Thousand” raised $22,000 for local organization Raley’s Food for Families.

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Rumors Of These Teams’ Demises Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Several teams that struggled last year are seeing newfound success and big time drops during the early stages of the 2023-24 NCAA season.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 53.7% Think 1000 Free Should Stay On Dual Meet Schedules

Texas’ Erica Sullivan leads the nation in the 1000 free this season, but won’t be contesting it at the NCAA Championships since it’s not on the program.

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My First Thanksgiving as a Swammer

This Thanksgiving is the first that I’ll be celebrating as a swammer. A lot of things will be different, but there’s still a lot to be thankful for.

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Masters Swimming and Ill Health

The determination to adapt, both mentally and physically, as we age in competitive swimming is key.

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What is a Swimmer? An Ex-Varsity Athlete’s Musings On Identity & Sport

The relationship between a swimmer and their identity as such is a complicated one after they hang up the goggles.

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How to Solve the Sports Parent Problem

If you’ve been around athletics, you’ve probably encountered sports parents. They can be supportive, they can be intense, and they can be problematic.

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