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But the awards piece was missing.<\/p>\n<p>That is until Thursday\u2019s announcement. A week on, at 8 p.m. ET, the winners will recognized in an online ceremony overseen by six-time Olympic gold medalist <strong>Brendan Hansen,<\/strong> USA Swimming\u2019s Director of Team Services. Olympic medalists <strong>Ryan Murphy, Lilly King, Olivia Smoliga<\/strong> and <strong>Blake Pieroni<\/strong> will be among the presenters.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe success of the 18 &amp; Under Championship does not happen without the collaborative approach at the local level by our LSCs, clubs and coaches,\u201d <strong>Joel Shinofield<\/strong>, Managing Director of Sport Development for USA Swimming, said in an organization release. \u201cWe know many athletes did not have a chance to compete in 2020 and helping them safely return to the water is our highest priority. This competition was a great example of the swimming community as a whole doing what it takes to create opportunity for young athletes. Congrats to everyone involved!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Award lists will be posted on <a href=\"http:\/\/usaswimming.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">usaswimming.org<\/a> following the virtual awards show.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>USA Swimming will host a virtual award show on Thursday, Jan. 28 honoring top finishers at the 2020 18 &amp; Under Winter Championships. 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