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Wisconsin Hires Johno Fergusson as Assistant Coach

Wisconsin Hires Johno Fergusson as Assistant Coach Wisconsin on Wednesday announced the hiring of Johno Fergusson as an assistant coach to head man Jack Brown. The South African coach was most recently the associate head coach at Southern Illinois University, where he spent six years in various capa...

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USA Swimming Announces World Aquatics Junior Championships Roster

USA Swimming Announces World Aquatics Junior Championships Roster USA Swimming has announced the 2025 World Aquatics Junior Championships Roster. The women's roster is led by Charlotte Crush, Audrey Derivaux, Rylee Erisman and Kayla Han, among a talented group. The men's group is led by Rowan Cox, A...

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The Agony of Almost: Why Finishing in Third Can Fuel a Champion

The Agony of Almost: Why Finishing in Third Place Can Fuel a Champion Records were shattered, young stars rose to the occasion, and Team USA’s World Championship Trials delivered exactly what you would expect from a high-stakes meet. Celebrations and triumph could be seen everywhere you looked. For ...

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Wellness Wednesday: The Role of Cooling Down in Recovery

Wellness Wednesday: The Role of Cooling Down in Recovery With the long course season in full swing and the World Championships in Singapore on the horizon, swim meets are at the forefront of most swimmers' minds. Preparing for competition takes more than just time in the pool. It involves intense tr...

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Ed Gurka Retires after 49 Seasons Leading William Paterson Swimming

Ed Gurka Retires after 49 Seasons Leading William Paterson Swimming Ed Gurka, who led William Paterson University swimming and diving for 49 seasons, announced his retirement on Monday. Gurka took over the Pioneers, located in northern New Jersey, in 1976. He posted an 861-448-4 record in dual meets...

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UIL Removes Pilot Status on Water Polo to Become Full Sport in Texas

UIL Removes Pilot Status on Water Polo to Become Full Sport in Texas Texas’s high school governing body, the University Interscholastic League, this week made water polo a full varsity sport in the state. The UIL’s Legislative Council met last Wednesday. Among its decisions was to remove the pilot s...

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Guest Editorial: USMS - Do Not Marginalize Transgender Swimmers

Guest Editorial: USMS - Do Not Marginalize Transgender Swimmers By Kerri N McCaffrey Dear Swimming World Community, I am a transgender Masters swimmer and have competed in various genders and age groups over my lifetime. Currently, I am 61 years old. Starting around 1995, I began taking hormones and...