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Open Water Swimming is the act of propelling yourself through outdoor bodies of water for the purpose of exercise, sport, travel or survival.

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  • 2011 Winner of Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool (USA vs The World)-50 Free
  • American Record Holder in the short course 50 meter Freestyle (2006-2011)
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Cheverus Boys Claim Seventh-Straight Maine Class A State Championships; Bangor Girls Win

The post Cheverus Boys Claim Seventh-Straight Maine Class A State Championships; Bangor Girls Win appeared first on Swimming World News.
The 2019 Maine Class A State Swimming and Diving Championships took place Feb. 18-19 at Bowdoin College’s Greason Pool in Brunswick, Maine. Winning the final relay proved to be enough
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Cheverus Boys Claim Seventh-Straight Maine Class A State Championships; Bangor Girls Win

The post Cheverus Boys Claim Seventh-Straight Maine Class A State Championships; Bangor Girls Win appeared first on Swimming World News.
The 2019 Maine Class A State Swimming and Diving Championships took place Feb. 18-19 at Bowdoin College’s Greason Pool in Brunswick, Maine. Winning the final relay proved to be enough
The post Cheverus Boys Claim Seventh-Straight Maine Class A State Championships; Bangor Girls Win appeared first on Swimming World News.

Auburn Snags Verbal from Butterflyer Abby Gibbons for 2020-21 Season

The post Auburn Snags Verbal from Butterflyer Abby Gibbons for 2020-21 Season appeared first on Swimming World News.
NEW COMMIT: Auburn University has received a new verbal commitment for the fall of 2020 from Winter Springs, Fla. native and high school junior Abby Gibbons. Primarily a butterflyer, Gibbons does her
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Auburn Snags Verbal from Butterflyer Abby Gibbons for 2020-21 Season

The post Auburn Snags Verbal from Butterflyer Abby Gibbons for 2020-21 Season appeared first on Swimming World News.
NEW COMMIT: Auburn University has received a new verbal commitment for the fall of 2020 from Winter Springs, Fla. native and high school junior Abby Gibbons. Primarily a butterflyer, Gibbons does her
The post Auburn Snags Verbal from Butterflyer Abby Gibbons for 2020-21 Season appeared first on Swimming World News.

2019 SEC Swimming and Diving Championships: Day 1 Relays Live Recap

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The first night of the 2019 SEC Swimming and Diving Championships will get the conference season kick started on Tuesday night. The men’s and women’s 200 medley relays and 800
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2019 SEC Swimming and Diving Championships: Day 1 Relays Live Recap

The post 2019 SEC Swimming and Diving Championships: Day 1 Relays Live Recap appeared first on Swimming World News.
The first night of the 2019 SEC Swimming and Diving Championships will get the conference season kick started on Tuesday night. The men’s and women’s 200 medley relays and 800
The post 2019 SEC Swimming and Diving Championships: Day 1 Relays Live Recap appeared first on Swimming World News.

One Decade Later, Do We Miss the Full-body Tech Suit?

The post One Decade Later, Do We Miss the Full-body Tech Suit? appeared first on Swimming World News.
By Lianne McCluskey, Swimming World Intern. It has been one decade since FINA banned the now infamous tech suit and ended the “shiny suit era” – one in which the
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One Decade Later, Do We Miss the Full-body Tech Suit?

The post One Decade Later, Do We Miss the Full-body Tech Suit? appeared first on Swimming World News.
By Lianne McCluskey, Swimming World Intern. It has been one decade since FINA banned the now infamous tech suit and ended the “shiny suit era” – one in which the
The post One Decade Later, Do We Miss the Full-body Tech Suit? appeared first on Swimming World News.

Featured Camp: Mercersburg Swim Clinics

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Mercersburg Swim Clinics improve your technique and help you develop as a swimmer both inside and outside of the pool.  Mercersburg Academy’s storied aquatics program has produced over 30 Olympians
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Featured Camp: Mercersburg Swim Clinics

The post Featured Camp: Mercersburg Swim Clinics appeared first on Swimming World News.
Mercersburg Swim Clinics improve your technique and help you develop as a swimmer both inside and outside of the pool.  Mercersburg Academy’s storied aquatics program has produced over 30 Olympians
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Dory overcomes vision problems to win Old Pueblo solo MTB

Nash Dory, 20, wins his first 24-hour solo race in the 20th edition of the Arizona event, overcoming temporary blindness along the way.
Read the full article at Dory overcomes vision problems to win Old Pueblo solo MTB on VeloNews.com.

USA Swimming, Phillips 66 Extend Partnership

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Swimming, the national governing body for the sport of swimming in the U.S., and Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX), an energy manufacturing and logistics company, today announced
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USA Swimming, Phillips 66 Extend Partnership

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Swimming, the national governing body for the sport of swimming in the U.S., and Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX), an energy manufacturing and logistics company, today announced
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ZUMO Performance of the Week: Huske Blasts New Public High School Record In 100 Fly

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This week’s ZUMO Performance of the Week goes to Victoria “Torri” Huske for her new national public high school record in the 100 fly over the weekend. Competing at the
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ZUMO Performance of the Week: Huske Blasts New Public High School Record In 100 Fly

The post ZUMO Performance of the Week: Huske Blasts New Public High School Record In 100 Fly appeared first on Swimming World News.
This week’s ZUMO Performance of the Week goes to Victoria “Torri” Huske for her new national public high school record in the 100 fly over the weekend. Competing at the
The post ZUMO Performance of the Week: Huske Blasts New Public High School Record In 100 Fly appeared first on Swimming World News.

USA Swimming and Phillips 66 Extend Partnership In Landmark Agreement

USA Swimming, the national governing body for the sport of swimming in the U.S., and Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX), an energy manufacturing and logistics company, today announced a multi-year partnership renewal. Phillips 66’s renewed commitment to USA Swimming and the USA Swimming Foundation marks the longest running partnership in sports’ national governing body history, with the 50-year anniversary coming in 2023.

Viviani rides the winning wave into 2019

Confidence is crucial for a world-class sprinter. Elia Viviani brings his winning mindset from 2018 into 2019 with two victories in the books already.
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USA Diving reveals 2019 Tier One Squad

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INDIANAPOLIS – The USA Diving High Performance department announced today the 2019 High Performance Tier One Squad. The squad consists of 15 divers, and features six members of the 2016
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USA Diving reveals 2019 Tier One Squad

The post USA Diving reveals 2019 Tier One Squad appeared first on Swimming World News.
INDIANAPOLIS – The USA Diving High Performance department announced today the 2019 High Performance Tier One Squad. The squad consists of 15 divers, and features six members of the 2016
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Testing Today: Silca Viaggio Travel Pump

Jet-setting cyclists are always looking for the right pump that is packable, accurate, and easy to use. Silca's Viaggio is an intriguing (but pricey) option.
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Sprinter Ellie McLeod Will Stay In-State With 2020 Verbal to Texas Longhorns

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NEW COMMIT: Houston, Texas sprinter and high school junior Ellie McLeod will stay in-state for her college career after recently giving her verbal commitment to the Longhorns for the fall of 2020. Primarily
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