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By Retta Race on SwimSwam 2021 COMEN CUP/MEDITERRANEAN CUP Friday, October 15th – Sunday, October 17th Belgrade, Serbia LCM (50m) Entries/Results The 2021 Comen Cup wrapped up over the weekend, with young swimmers convening in Belgrade to contest long course meters. Among the highlights from the 3-day affair was the Bosnia-Herzegovina national record that bit …

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The American Swimming Coaches’ Association has made its latest revamp under new CEO Jennifer Lamont with the announcement of two new hirings. Coach Chad Onken has been named Director of International Clinics, while coach Ariel Hodges has been named as the Director of Communications and Education. As part of their new responsibilities, Onken will be responsible for teaching …

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Justina Kozan, the only athlete to qualify in four events (200 free; 200 fly; 200/400 IM), was named to the 2021-22 U.S. National Junior Team. Stock photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography USA Swimming announced on Monday the names of 79 athletes who have been selected to the 2021-22 U.S. National Junior Team. The 72 pool …

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By Nicole Miller on SwimSwam Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their …

Caitlin Aarseth Announces Verbal Commitment to DII Northern Michigan Read More »

Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey. Two-sport Abingdon, High School …

Two Sport Star Ally Yeary Commits to Swim at George Mason University Read More »

UVA’s Alex Walsh posted the nation’s top times in the women’s 200 back and 200 fly competing against Cal this weekend. Archive photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography James Sutherland by James Sutherland October 18th, 2021 ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, College, News, Pac-12, Previews & Recaps, SEC The majority of the NCAA’s top swimming & …

Walsh Sisters Shine, Trojans Terrific In Fast Weekend of NCAA Racing Read More »

Former FLEET head swim coach Louis Demetriades died on Saturday after battling cancer. He was 48 years old. Demetriades was diagnosed with pancreatic and bone cancer in June, though the origin of that cancer was unknown. Demetriades took over as the head coach of the Cypress-Fairbanks Swim Club (FLEET) in suburban Houston in 2018 after four …

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Mckeown discusses recovering from a torn labrum she sustained before the Olympic Games and trying out a myriad of different training groups in Queensland. Current photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography Coleman Hodges by Coleman Hodges October 18th, 2021 Australia, International, News, Podcasts, Training, Video In the SwimSwam Podcast dive deeper into the sport you love with insider …

Kaylee McKeown Breaks Down Triple-Gold Olympic Performance with Torn Labrum Read More »

The TAC Titans have earned the #1 spot in USA Swimming’s annual Club Excellence Program rankings, marking the first time in eight years the top spot didn’t go to Nation’s Capital Swim Club (NCAP) USA Swimming announced Monday the 200 clubs that will be recognized as Gold, Silver or Bronze medal clubs in the program, …

TAC Titans Top USA Swimming 2021-2022 Club Excellence Rankings Read More »

The Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA’s) 2021 reform report lacks “athlete involvement in the process,” the International Swimmers’ Alliance (ISA) said on social media Saturday. The ISA is an independent organization dedicated to improving personal and economic opportunities for swimmers, according to its mission statement. Its 10-person Board is lead by Olympic champions Chad Le …

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