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New Zealand and Oceania

FINA Announces Next 36 Athletes for Scholarship Program

Marcelo Acosta, the 3rd seed at this year’s NCAA Championships in the 1650 free, is one of the success stories of the FINA scholarship program.

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The Impact of Immigration Law on Elite Swimmers, Joshua Bratter, ESQ.

Navigating the Labyrinth: The Impact of Immigration Law on Elite International Swimmers

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Seebohm Snares Two Wins In New Zealand Post-Surgery Debut

After both surgery for endometriosis and then for her wisdom teeth, Australian Olympian Emily Seebohm was back in the pool racing this weekend.

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Webby & Scott Win New Zealand Open Water Titles In Wetsuits

28-year-old Charlotte Webby won the New Zealand Open Water Championship title, a race where FINA’s new wetsuit bylaws were enacted.

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Swimming New Zealand Hit with Drastic Funding Reduction

Swimming New Zealand was hit with a drastic funding reduction, dropping its annual budget from $1.5 million in 2014 to $900,000…

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Swimming New Zealand Names New CEO

Swimming New Zealand welcomes its new CEO from Tennis NZ.

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2016 Short Course World Championships: Day Five Finals Live Recap

Day five finals are jam-packed with action, starting with the men’s 4x50m medley relay. After that the women will contest the 200m IM final before Chad le Clos gets a crack at another title in the men’s 50m butterfly.

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New Zealand Moves Toward 2020 w/ New National Cuts & Development Squad

New Zealand record-holder Bradlee Ashby is a member of New Zealand’s newly-announced Tokyo 2020 development squad. New Zealand has also tightened up its time standards to move toward Olympic success.

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New Zealand’s Rebecca Moynihan Commits to Florida Gulf Coast

Freestyler Rebecca Moynihan from Palmerston North, New Zealand has verbally committed to swim for Florida Gulf Coast University beginning in the 2017-18 season.

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11/18/16 In Briefs: Lima 2019, Stamford HS Coach Reinstated

Catch up on swim stories from around the web for Friday, November 18th.

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New Zealand’s Head Coach Seeks Culture Change

American Jerry Olszewski has only been in his new role as Head Coach of Swimming New Zealand since July of this year, but he already has high hopes for building a new culture within the nation.

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New Zealand Olympian Glenn Snyders Announces Retirement

3-time Olympian Glenn Snyders of New Zealand has officially announced his retirement from the sport of competitive swimming.

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Hunter and Mincham Qualify for the World Short Course Championships

On the final day of competition at the 2016 New Zealand Short Course Championships Daniel Hunter and Michael Mincham both posted times that earned them spots on the World Championships team…

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Baddock Takes the 200 Backstroke at New Zealand Championships

Auburn Tiger Caroline Baddock took home the gold in the women’s 200 backstroke at the 2016 New Zealand Short Course National Championships…

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Hunter and Gasson Set New National Marks at New Zealand Champs

Both Daniel Hunter and Helen Gasson set new national records on the third night of the 2016 New Zealand Short Course National Championships in Auckland…

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