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• Washington Silver Medal Sprinter Hailey Grotte Commits to WSU For 2020

  27-06-2019 22:50 via swimswam.com
  By Lucas Hetzel on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Clinics 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.
  Hailey Grotte, a junior at La Center High School in Washington and Northwest Blue Crush Aquatic Club in Portland, Oregon, has announced her verb
  
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• NCAA Approves Video Reviews For 15-Meter Violations

  27-06-2019 21:35 via swimswam.com
  By Jared Anderson on SwimSwam
  The NCAA has approved optional video review for 15-meter violations, per a press release this week.
  The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved the rule change, according to a press release Wednesday. The rule will go into effect for the upcoming 2019-2020 NCAA season for both men’s and women’s swimming.
  The rule change doesn’t necessarily mean video review will be a part of all (or even any) NCAA competitions this season. The rule merely makes
  
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• Mindfulness for Athletes: How Mindfulness Can Lead to a Peak Performance

  27-06-2019 20:09 via swimswam.com
  
  
  By Jeff Grace on SwimSwam
  An increasing number of athletes and coaches are successfully incorporating mindfulness strategies within their training.
  A few of the ways mindfulness can directly impact your swimming performance include:Accessing a state of flow
  Reducing anxiety
  Developing the ability to focus and refocus
  Enhancing recovery
  Sustaining mental wellnessThere are many different ways to practice mindfulness. Yoga, meditation and body scanning have all been found to be effective in increas
  
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• Competitor Coach of the Month: Dave Durden, Cal

  27-06-2019 19:51 via swimswam.com
  By Jared Anderson on SwimSwamCompetitor Coach of the Month is a recurring SwimSwam feature shedding light on a U.S.-based coach who has risen above the competition. As with any item of recognition, Competitor Coach of the Month is a subjective exercise meant to highlight one coach whose work holds noteworthy context – perhaps a coach who was clearly in the limelight, or one whose work fell through the cracks a bit more among other stories. If your favorite coach wasn’t selected, feel
  
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• Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Regan Smith, Riptide

  27-06-2019 19:31 via swimswam.com
  By Jared Anderson on SwimSwamUltra Swim Swimmer of the Month is a recurring SwimSwam feature shedding light on a U.S.-based swimmer who has proven themselves over the past month. As with any item of recognition, Swimmer of the Month is a subjective exercise meant to highlight one athlete whose work holds noteworthy context – perhaps a swimmer who was visibly outperforming other swimmers over the month, or one whose accomplishments slipped through the cracks among other high-profi
  
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• Dolfin Swim(s) of the Week: 13-Year-Old U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifiers

  27-06-2019 18:47 via swimswam.com
  By Jared Anderson on SwimSwamDisclaimer: Dolfin Swim of the Week is not meant to be a conclusive selection of the best overall swim of the week, but rather one Featured Swim to be explored in deeper detail. The  Dolfin Swim is an opportunity to take a closer look at the context of one of the many fast swims this week, perhaps a swim that slipped through the cracks as others grabbed the headlines, or a race we didn’t get to examine as closely in the flood of weekly meets.
  With all due
  
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• Alec Hayden Announced as Another Associate Head Coach at Missouri

  27-06-2019 18:41 via swimswam.com
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  New Missouri head coach Andy Grevers has announced another addition to his coaching staff for the 2019 season. Alec Hayden has been announced as an associate head coach, joining Tracy Martin, who was given the same title on Wednesday.
  Hayden spent last year coaching with Alligator Aquatics in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He spent 9 months as associate head coach and in March was promoted to head coach of the 150-member program. In his time there, the program
  
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• UK Age Groupers Have Chance To Race Peaty, Guy At Satellites Swimming Club Meet

  27-06-2019 17:56 via swimswam.com
  By Loretta Race on SwimSwam
  Satellites Swimming Club based in Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK is slated to host a unique competition on September 21st, one which pits budding age groupers against some of the best aquatic athletes Great Britain has to offer.
  The meet taking place at Macclesfield Leisure Centre is expected to gather an estimated 300 amateurs from each gender and age group (9/10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16/Over), with swimmers racing 50m sprints of each stroke in the heats.
  However, the
  
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• UCLA Names Ohio State’s Jordan Wolfrum Head Coach

  27-06-2019 17:37 via swimswam.com
  By Torrey Hart on SwimSwam
  The University of California, Los Angeles, has named Ohio State associate head coach Jordan Wolfrum its next head swimming and diving coach, the school announced Thursday.
  “I am incredibly honored and excited for the opportunity to lead the UCLA women’s swimming and diving program,” Wolfrum said. “I am sincerely grateful to Director of Athletics Dan Guerrero and Associate Athletic Director Gavin Crew for entrusting me with this gr
  
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• SwimSwam Pulse: Voters Overwhelmingly Pick Urlando’s 1:53.8 over Smith’s 58.4

  27-06-2019 17:16 via swimswam.com
  By Jared Anderson on SwimSwam
  SwimSwam Pulse is a recurring feature tracking and analyzing the results of our periodic A3 Performance Polls. You can cast your vote in our newest poll on the SwimSwam homepage, about halfway down the page on the right side, or you can find the poll embedded at the bottom of this post.
  Our most recent poll asked SwimSwam readers which junior performance they found most exciting:
  RESULTS
  Question: Which Recent Junior Performance is Most Exciting?Luca Urlando‘s
  
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• Gabriel Santos, Suspendido De Los DC Trident De La ISL Tras Dar Positivo

  27-06-2019 16:59 via swimswam.com
  By Tomas Rodriguez ES on SwimSwam
  El pasado martes informábamos que el brasileño Gabriel santos, de 23 años, habría dado positivo con la sustancia prohibida Clostebol. El control antidopaje se habría realizado el pasado 20 de mayo fuera del calendario de competición. La sustancia es considerada un esteroide anabólico androgénico débil por sí misma, pero fue usada como uno de los ingredientes del turinabol oral, asociada al pro
  
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• Fike Swim Signs Auburn Standout Aly Tetzloff

  27-06-2019 16:55 via swimswam.com
  By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam
  Fike Swim is thrilled to announce the addition of Aly Tetzloff to its growing team of ambassadors. A recent Auburn graduate, Aly is continuing her training with War Eagle Swimming under Duncan Sherrard, Gideon Louw, and Allyson Sweeney.
  Aly has been quietly working her way into the top of the rankings for the last couple years. She had a stellar senior year at Auburn, winning SECs in the 100 back and finaling at NCAAs in the 100 back and 100 fly and placing
  
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• Upper Dublin’s Jake DiMartile Verbally Commits to Wisconsin

  27-06-2019 16:22 via swimswam.com
  By Wendy Mayer on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Clinics 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.
  Upper Dublin, Pennsylvania’s Jake DiMartile has verbally committed to swim at the University of Wisconsin beginning in the fall of 2020.
  DiMarti
  
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• See 1597 New Swim Jobs You Might Love

  27-06-2019 15:37 via swimswam.com
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwamIf you don’t like the career you’re in, you might want to work in the swimming community and be a part of our big swimming family! Go here to see 2287 Swim Jobs.
  LEARN TO SWIM COACH
  The Workplace for Healthy Lifestyles Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort values our Associates. We believe that good health and happiness in the workplace is essential. We aim to ignite your passion for endless learning opportunities and encourage all Associates to live heal
  
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• Gwangju: Stefano Ballo Realizza Il Sogno Chiamato Mondiale

  27-06-2019 12:49 via swimswam.com
  By Giusy Cisale on SwimSwam
  CAMPIONATI MONDIALI FINA 2019 – GWANGJU21/28 Luglio 2019 – nuoto
  Gwangju, Corea
  sito web dell’evento
  Programma gare nuoto
  Nazionale Italiana UfficialeLo avevamo incontrato a Maggio nella piscina dello Stadio del Nuoto di Caserta.leggi qui l’intervistaStefano Ballo ci aveva raccontato i sogni e la motivazione che lo hanno spinto a trasferirsi a Caserta, cambiare ambiente ed allenatore.
  Desiderava fortemente entrare nella Nazi
  
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• 2019 World Champs Preview: Sun Brings the Wins (& the Drama) In Men’s 400 Free

  27-06-2019 12:12 via swimswam.com
  By Jared Anderson on SwimSwam
  2019 FINA World Aquatics ChampionshipsAll sports: Friday, July 12 – Sunday, July 28, 2019
  Pool swimming: Sunday, July 21 – Sunday, July 28, 2019
  The Nambu University Municipal Aquatics Center, Gwangju, Korea
  Meet site
  FinaTV Live Stream
  Live resultsMEN’S 400M FREESTYLEWorld Record: 3:40.07, Paul Biedermann (GER), 2009
  World Championship Record: 3:40.07, Paul Biedermann (GER), 2009
  World Junior Record: 3:44.60, Mack Horton&n
  
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• How to Determine Your Ideal Stroke Rate

  27-06-2019 12:00 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwamCourtesy of Gary Hall Sr., 10-time World Record Holder, 3-time Olympian, 1976 Olympic Games US Flagbearer and The Race Club co-founder.
  The velocity of a swimmer in any stroke is determine by the swimmer’s stroke rate (SR) multiplied by the swimmer’s distance per stroke (SR x DPS). They both count equally in determining the swimmer’s speed, yet many coaches place a lot more emphasis on DPS than they do on SR. It seems as if
  
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• Campionato Europeo Juniores 2019 Kazan: Calendario Completo E Programma Gare

  27-06-2019 11:33 via swimswam.com
  By Giusy Cisale on SwimSwam
  CAMPIONATO EUROPEO JUNIORES 2019 – KAZANKazan (RUS) – Aquatics Palace
  03-07 Luglio 2019
  sito web
  Regolamento
  Convocati Italiani
  Swimswam Italia previewDa mercoledì 3 Luglio a Domenica 7 Luglio inizierà a Kazan, Russia, il Campionato Europeo Juniores 2019.
  All’Aquatics Palace si sfideranno più di 500 atleti provenienti da 50 paesi.
  Di seguito riportiamo il programma completo delle gare.
  Le batterie si svolgeranno a partire dalle o
  
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• Ryan Murphy World Championships Predictions: GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com

  27-06-2019 11:01 via swimswam.com
  By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwamThree-time 2016 Olympic Champion Ryan Murphy says he’s training better than ever, including the lead up to the 2016 Olympic Games.  In season, he rarely drops into the 52 second range in the 100m back unless he’s within 4 weeks of taper-time.  That makes sense. Ryan is pushing a lot of muscle mass, requiring more rest to rip fast swims.  He swam a 52.99 100m back at the FINA Champions Series in Indy and 1:55.7 in the 200m
  
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• 8 Tips for Fast Recovery

  27-06-2019 11:00 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  Recovery is an essential part of the training and racing cycle. When you’re swimming multiple times a day at a high intensity, your body needs a chance to refuel and repair. Fast recovery is especially important during blocks of heavy training, and also during competition when you have multiple races back-to-back. Here are 8 tips to help you recover quickly and prepare your body for the next high intensity effort.
  Don’t skip warmdown
  Active rec
  
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• Alaska-Fairbanks Promotes Becca Weiland to Head Coach

  27-06-2019 04:54 via swimswam.com
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  University of Alaska – Fairbanks has promoted Becca Weiland to be the new head coach of its women’s swimming team, and hired Kelsey Leeson as the program’s new assistant coach. Weiland replaces Scott Lemley, who retired at the end of the 2018-2019 season (which was announced in April of 2018).
  Weiland was previously the program’s associate head coach, having joined the program last season after 1 year as an assistant at Wisconsin, 1 year a
  
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• Maarten Van Der Weijden: Spreading Cancer Awareness One Stroke At A Time

  27-06-2019 03:33 via swimswam.com
  By Tomas Rodriguez on SwimSwam
  Maarten van der Weijden, 2008 Olympic champion in marathon swimming (10-kilometer), participated in this year’s edition of the 120-mile “11 Cities Tour” swim.
  The Dutch swimmer started in the city of Leeuwarden, Netherlands on Friday evening, and reached the city of Leeuwarden again on Monday, coming to a finish at 7:30 PM that day. This year’s swim was the second edition so far.
  The Dutch swimmer raised a total of €3.9 million, which a
  
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• Siladi Hits 59.9, Allikvee Sets Estonian 100 Breast Record On Day 1 In Budapest

  27-06-2019 02:39 via swimswam.com
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  2019 Budapest OpenJune 26-29, 2019
  Budapest, Hungary
  Danube Arena
  Meet Central
  Day 1 Finals ResultsThe 2019 Budapest Open kicked off Wednesday at the Danube Arena, the site of the 2017 FINA World Championships.
  In addition to Hungarian swimmers, there are plenty of international athletes competing, with Turkey, Slovakia, Greece, Serbia and Estonia among the nations being represented.
  The top swim of day one came from Serbian Caba Siladi, who won the men’s 10
  
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• Practice + Pancakes: Texas Men Taper Practice for WUGs

  27-06-2019 01:30 via swimswam.com
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  SwimSwam wants to give you an inside look at what a normal day-in-the-life looks like for any given swimmer, and how that differs from team to team or city to city. We send our head of production, Coleman Hodges, to be a fly on the wall at practice, then relay what he discovered back to you over pancakes. Or at least breakfast.2019 is going to be an exciting summer for swimming fans. With so many major meets on the horizon, there will be no shortage of fast swimming
  
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• Beyond the Lane Lines: Plastic Podiums, Swim Club Embezzlement

  27-06-2019 01:25 via swimswam.com
  By Loretta Race on SwimSwam
  Get your news fix on happenings outside the pool with the latest ‘Beyond the Lane Lines.’  With each edition, we collect personal stories, little known facts and general items of interest from athletes around the world in their non-aquatic habitats, helping us get to know them for more than just an event ranking or time on a board. Read on and learn something new this week.
  #1 – Jan Cameron Posthumously Honored
  Late Australian Coach and Oly
  
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• Tickets on Sale Now for USA Swimming National Championships in Palo Alto

  27-06-2019 01:17 via swimswam.com
  By Wendy Mayer on SwimSwam
  The USA Swimming Phillips 66 National Championships are coming to Avery Aquatic Center in Palo Alto, California, from July 31 to August 4. Daily ticket packages are on sale now. Adult tickets cost $45 while youth/senior tickets are available for $35. Ticket prices are set to increase on July 1.
  Prices are up from 2018, when fans could purchase full day tickets for $15 for general admission and $10 for students and seniors. All-session tickets, which are not available f
  
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• Bellarmine Set to Move to Division I Ranks, Join Atlantic Sun Conference

  27-06-2019 01:16 via swimswam.com
  By Wendy Mayer on SwimSwam
  Beginning in the 2020-21 season, Bellarmine University Athletics will be a part of the Division I ranks and also the Atlantic Sun Conference, the school announced on June 18.
  “ASUN is a perfect fit for the Knights, because – like Bellarmine – every school in the conference is committed to putting students first,” Bellarmine Athletic Director Scott Wiegandt said. “Our student-athletes already meet Division I academic standards, and our play
  
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• Northern Kentucky Clippers Tab Chad Rehkamp as Head Coach

  27-06-2019 01:10 via swimswam.com
  By Wendy Mayer on SwimSwam
  The Northern Kentucky Clippers, based in Erlanger, Kentucky, have named Chad Rehkamp as their new head coach.
  Rehkamp replaces Norm Wright, who left the program in order to transition into a head-coach-in-waitng position with NOVA of Virginia Aquatics in Richmond, Virginia.
  Rehkamp is not a new face around the Clippers organization, as he has worked with the program for more than 20 years, beginning as a part time coach in 1999 and most recently ascending to associate
  
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