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New President Kirsty Coventry Says IOC Will Protect Female Sports

New President Kirsty Coventry Says IOC Will Protect Female Sports Speaking at her first press conference since assuming the presidency of the International Olympic Committee earlier in the week, Kirsty Coventry declared that the IOC will protect the female category. Coventry’s approach is a shift fr...

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USA Swimming Golden Goggle Awards Headed for Denver

USA Swimming Golden Goggle Awards Headed for Denver A new city has been selected as the host of the annual Golden Goggle Awards, which recognize the best athletes within USA Swimming. The Denver Art Museum will be the site of the 2025 gala, which will be held on September 27. The evening's reception...

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Below the Surface: A Photo Essay

Below the Surface: A Photo Essay Swimming World is thrilled to run "Below the Surface," a photo essay by Shana Cook, whose passion for underwater imagery captured the following images - all breathtaking in nature. We hope that you enjoy the images, which capture the beauty of the sport and the work ...

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Maccabiah Games Postponed By One Year Due to Wars in Israel

Maccabiah Games Postponed By One Year Due to Wars in Israel The Maccabiah Games, the quadrennial event referred to as the "Jewish Olympics," have been postponed by one year due to ongoing conflicts in Israel. The Maccabiah organization announced that due to "Operation Rising Lion," which began with ...

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Canadian Trials: Summer McIntosh Opens with Prelims 4:10 in 400 free

Canadian Trials: Summer McIntosh Opens with Prelims 4:10 in 400 free As the United States wraps up its selection competition for this summer's biggest meet, Canada opened its six-day World Championships Trials in British Columbia on Saturday morning. The first prelims session featured men's and wome...

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Baltimore Pool Given New Name to Honor Michael Phelps

Baltimore Pool Given New Name to Honor Michael Phelps One of pools that Michael Phelps swam in while growing up in the Baltimore area will now bear the name of the 23-time Olympic gold medalist. The newly-christened "Phelps Legacy Pool" is a facility at the Padonia Park Club in Cockeysville, Md., wh...

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Hunter Armstrong Signs With Science-Driven Swimwear Brand deboer

Hunter Armstrong Signs With Science-Driven Swimwear Brand deboer deboer swim, a rapidly emerging innovator in high-performance swimwear and accessories, today proudly announced a groundbreaking partnership with two-time Olympian, three-time Olympic medalist and World Champion swimmer Hunter Armstron...