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Deaf World Record Holder Carli Cronk Verbally Commits to Notre Dame

NEW COMMIT: The University of Notre Dame has picked up a new verbal commitment for the 2024-25 season and beyond from San Antonio, Texas, native Carli Cronk, a member of the USA Deaf Swimming National Team. She will join Hollie Widdows and Emily Kitayama as a member of the Fighting Irish’s Class of ...

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Cal Picks Up Verbal From Versatile Canadian Standout Mia West

NEW COMMIT: The University of California, Berkeley has received a new verbal pledge for the 2024-25 season from versatile Mia West of Winnipeg, Canada. She’ll join Jordan Ash and Finley Anderson as a member of the Golden Bears’ class of 2028. Regarding her commitment, she said: "I am honoured to ann...

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35 Reasons to be Thankful You're a Swimmer

35 Reasons to be Thankful You're a Swimmer Sometimes, we all need a reminder as to why we are grateful to be swimmers. So when you feel like you’ve reached your absolute limit, here are some reasons why we are thankful for the sport. 1). Everything else in life seems a little bit easier after swimmi...

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New Jersey Eliminates Consolation Finals From Meet of Champions

New Jersey Eliminates Consolation Finals From Meet of Champions At various levels around the world, consolation finals are the norm, typically held just before the championship heat. But at next year’s New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) championship meet, consolation fina...

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Auburn University Hires John Fox as Head Diving Coach

Auburn University Hires John Fox as Head Diving Coach John Fox has been hired as the head diving coach at Auburn, the university announced on Wednesday. Fox joins the staff of head coach Ryan Wochomurka. He replaces Jeff Shaffer, who retired at the end of last season. Fox has spent his coaching care...

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Is Australian Men’s Distance Freestyle Poised for Resurgence?

Is Australian Men’s Distance Freestyle Poised for Resurgence? Not too long ago, Australia was a supreme powerhouse in men’s distance swimming. The tradition in the 1500 freestyle began in earnest when Murray Rose, John Konrads and Bob Windle won Olympic gold medals in the event back-to-back-to-back,...

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Madeline Banic Joins Missouri Swimming as Assistant Coach

Madeline Banic, a National Champion relay swimmer and 12-time All-America selection, joined the University of Missouri swimming and diving staff in an assistant coach role, Head Coach Andrew Grevers announced. Banic spent the 2022-23 as a volunteer assistant coach at her alma mater, Tennessee. "I am...

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Swimming Canada’s Leadership Change Raising Government Questions

Swimming Canada’s Leadership Change Raising Government Questions The leave of absence taken by Swimming Canada CEO Ahmed El-Awadi has garnered scrutiny by legislators little more than a year out from the Paris Olympics. El-Awadi’s decision to take a personal leave came three months after he testifie...

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Saint Louis Removes Interim Tag on Mary Woods as Head Coach

Saint Louis Removes Interim Tag on Mary Woods as Head Coach Saint Louis University on Monday named Mary Woods the head coach of the men’s and women’s swimming teams. Woods takes over for Jim Halliburton, who resigned last August. She had served as the interim head coach for the 2022-23 season. It’s ...

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Veterans Re-Emerge Ahead of the 2023 U.S. World Championships Trials

Veterans Re-Emerge Ahead of the 2023 U.S. World Championships Trials Although USA Swimming is flooded with young talent, veterans always seem to emerge in the biggest moments. Over the last several months, a group of star-studded veteran swimmers have put together impactful races all over the countr...

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25 Reasons Why We're All the 8-Year-Old Summer League Swimmer

25 Reasons Why We're All the 8-Year-Old Summer League Swimmer A long, long time ago, you were the little girl who had more hair out of her cap than in it. Or maybe you were the little boy who hung on the lane line mid-race to wave to mom and pose for a picture. And we were all that little swimmer wh...

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English Channel Swim Aims for World Record, Raise Money For Ukraine

A group of swimming champions will take on their biggest challenge yet - the English Channel. A five-person team will embark on a 33,000-meter journey through the world's busiest shipping lane. Ross McWhirter, Jordan J. Dunn, Harrison Haines, Jack Blyzinskyj and Dan Wallace will journey from England...