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• Minnesota Native Brecken Merkel Commits to the University of Iowa (2021)

  27-11-2019 22:55 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith 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.
  Brecken Merkel from Edina, Minnesota has committed to the Iowa Hawkeyes as part of the high school class of 2021. Her commitment came just before her
  
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• The First 100 Verbal Commitments from the High School Class of 2021

  27-11-2019 21:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anne Lepesant on SwimSwam
  It’s not even Thanksgiving –in fact Signing Day for the class of 2020 was only two weeks ago– but already we have written 100 articles on the verbal commitments from the high school class of 2021.
  Because of changes to the recruiting schedule instituted by the NCAA over the last two years, prospective student-athletes are now able to take official visits to campuses beginning in September of their junior year. Therefore, they are making verbal commi
  
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• Dolfin Swim of the Week: Daiya Seto’s 1:55.98 in 200 IM

  27-11-2019 21:02 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.
  At last week&
  
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• Hinsdale Sprinter Cullen Cochlan Delivers Verbal To Pitt For Fall of 2020

  27-11-2019 20:58 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.
  Cullen Cochlan, a senior at Hinsdale Central High School and a member of Hinsdale Swim Club in Illinois, has committed to swim at the University
  
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• Futures Record Holder Nathan Holty Commits to Ohio State For Fall of 2020

  27-11-2019 20:58 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.View this post on InstagramI am very excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at The Ohio State Unive
  
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• Gabriel Jett Elects to Stay in State, Delivers Verbal To Cal For 2021

  27-11-2019 20:57 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.
  Gabriel Jett, a high school junior and member of Clovis Swim Club in California, has made his verbal commitment to swim for the 2019 National Ch
  
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• Pennsylvania State Champion Maura Fluehr Commits to Penn State University

  27-11-2019 20:38 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith 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.
  Pennsylvania State Champion Maura Fluehr has verbally committed to Pennsylvania State University as part of their class of 2025. She is the Nitt
  
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• Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Blaise Vera, Pitt

  27-11-2019 20:29 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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• NCAA Division III Ursinus College Cancels Remainder of 2019-20 Swimming Season

  27-11-2019 19:43 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  NCAA Division III Ursinus College has cancelled the remainder of its men’s and women’s swimming season after announcing that they had “committed violations of the college’s anti-hazing policy and student code of conduct.”
  The school says that the incident involve “alcohol and underage drinking.” The school has also placed the program’s head coach Mark Feinberg on probation.
  Local Collegeville police say that they were no
  
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• NCAA Division II Ursinus College Cancels Remainder of 2019-2020 Swimming Season

  27-11-2019 19:43 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  NCAA Division III Ursinus College has cancelled the remainder of its men’s and women’s swimming season after announcing that they had “committed violations of the college’s anti-hazing policy and student code of conduct.”
  The school says that the incident involve “alcohol and underage drinking.” The school has also placed the program’s head coach Mark Feinberg on probation.
  Local Collegeville police say that they were no
  
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• Competitor Coach of the Month: Jay Holmes, Texas A&M

  27-11-2019 19:34 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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• Diver Ilia Zakharov Dealt 18-Month Ban for Missing Tests, Retires Citing Injury

  27-11-2019 19:23 via swimswam.com
  
  By Torrey Hart on SwimSwam
  Olympic champion Russian diver Ilia Zakharov retired earlier this week as Russian media reported he had missed multiple doping tests and was facing a suspension. Wednesday, FINA released a statement confirming Zakharov had been dealt a 18-month ban after missing three doping tests in a 12-month period.
  “On 22 November 2019, the FINA Doping Panel issued a decision in the case of Ilia Zakharov (RUS) regarding his violation of the FINA DC Rule 2.4 – a com
  
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• SwimSwam Pulse: 65% Oppose Tech Suits In College Duals

  27-11-2019 18:40 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 for their input on college programs wearing tech suits for dual meets:
  RESULTS
  Question: Should more college teams wear tech suits for dua
  
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• MISCA Names Michigan High Schools 2019 Girls ‘Dream Team’

  27-11-2019 18:08 via swimswam.com
  
  By Torrey Hart on SwimSwam
  Lower Peninsula girls’ high school swim season is over and done with in the state of Michigan, which means the 2019 Dream Team can be revealed.
  Yearly since 2008, the Michigan Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association has named an all-state “Dream Team.” High school girls swimming in Michigan is broken into three different state championships, which means there’s potential for 27 separate individual state champions to be crowned.
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• Four-Year Ban On Carolyn Marberry Ends

  27-11-2019 18:03 via swimswam.com
  
  By Jared Anderson on SwimSwam
  A four-year USA Swimming suspension on Carolyn Marberry has ended, and her name has been removed from USA Swimming’s banned list and the U.S. Center for SafeSport database.
  Marberry was originally suspended on November 20, 2014, according to a previous version of the USA Swimming temporary suspension list. Marberry was listed as being based in the state of Mississippi. She was suspended for “other misconduct,” with four sections of USA Swimmin
  
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• FINIS Set of the Week: Easy Recovery Set

  27-11-2019 18:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwamSet of the Week is courtesy of FINIS, a SwimSwam partner.
  This week’s set of the week comes from Kyle Coan, FINIS team sales representative.
  Short workout to take it easy for the day.
  100 Easy Swim100 Mostly Underwater Kicking(No expectations on # of breaths)100 Social Kick100 Freestyle w/ underwater turns4 x 25 w/ 3 Breaths or lessAdd FINIS Edge Fins4x50s descend 1-4 to 200 pace :6050 easy kick3×50 Hold 200 pace 1:10200 warm down
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• 14-Year Old Joao Campos Swims 1:53.0 in 200 LCM Free at Bekken Trophy

  27-11-2019 17:44 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  2019 Mauricio Bekenn TrophyNovember 19th-23rd, 2019
  Porto Alegre, Brazil
  50m (LCM)
  National Age Championships for 13-year olds (Infantil1) and 14-year olds (Infantil2)
  ResultsAs the senior ranks of Brazilian swimming undergo financial and organizational chaos, the junior ranks continue to develop talented swimmers, as was evidenced at last weekend’s Mauricio Bekenn Trophy in Porto Alegre.
  The meet is the national championship event for 13-year olds and 14 year o
  
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• After Hung Juries, Charges Dropped Against Banned Former MN Swim Coach O’Neill

  27-11-2019 17:35 via swimswam.com
  
  By Jared Anderson on SwimSwam
  After hung juries in two trials, Minnesota authorities have dropped charges against former swim coach Alfred O’Neill. O’Neill remains banned by the U.S. Center for SafeSport.
  O’Neill (noted in some reports as Alfred John O’Neill) was accused of inappropriate 1980s sexual conduct with a former swimmer. The woman said she started swimming for O’Neill as a 14-year-old, and that he began a sexual relationship with her while s
  
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• FINA Doping Panel: Fujimori’s Honesty Preventing Reduction in Suspension

  27-11-2019 17:05 via swimswam.com
  
  By Jared Anderson on SwimSwam
  A FINA Doping Panel says that Hiromasa Fujimori‘s honesty is currently preventing a reduction in his two-year doping suspension. The Doping Panel is urging WADA to review the case and either make an exception to its rules or amend the rules to prevent similar situations in the future.
  The 27-year-old Fujimori won a bronze medal at the 2018 Short Course World Championships in the 200 IM. In a doping test later that night, Fujimori tested positive for methy
  
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• California State Champion Mia Kragh Verbally Commits to Cal (2021)

  27-11-2019 16:57 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith 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.
  California High School State Champion Mia Kragh has verbally committed to the Cal Golden Bears as a member of the class of 2021. The Cal women,
  
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• Vladimir Morozov A Glasgow Punta Al Record Del Mondo Nei 50 Stile

  27-11-2019 16:45 via swimswam.com
  
  By Giusy Cisale on SwimSwamDERBY EUROPEO INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING LEAGUE
  23/24 Novembre 2019
  London Aquatics Centre, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 2ZQ
  Squadre: Aqua Centurions, Iron, London Roar, Energy Standard
  SwimSwam Italia preview
  Recap Day1
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  Vladimir Morozov ha le idee chiare sull’obiettivo da raggiungere ai prossimi Campionati Europei in vasca corta.
  Durante la video intervista che gli atleti rilasciano dopo le gare della International Swimming 
  
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• Matteo Giunta Su ISL E Il Premio Allenatore Dell’Anno-Video Intervista

  27-11-2019 15:31 via swimswam.com
  
  By Giusy Cisale on SwimSwam
  DERBY EUROPEO INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING LEAGUE
  23/24 Novembre 2019
  London Aquatics Centre, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 2ZQ
  Squadre: Aqua Centurions, Iron, London Roar, Energy Standard
  SwimSwam Italia preview
  Recap Day1
  Recap_Day2Matteo Giunta, head coach del team ISL Aqua Centurions, al termine del derby europeo dello scorso week end, si è espresso sul nuovo format e sul riconoscimento di “Allenatore dell’Anno”.
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• Villanova Sweeps La Salle After Quick Invite Turnaround

  27-11-2019 14:52 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  La Salle v. Villanova (W)Tuesday, November 26, 2019
  Philadelphia, PA.
  RESULTS (PDF)Courtesy: Villanova Athletics
  PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – It was a quick turnaround that the Wildcats faced, but they handled it like experts. After a three-day competition at West Virginia last week, Villanova swim and dive was back in action on Tuesday, taking on La Salle. Both the men’s and women’s teams picked up victories on the day, with the men winning 172-126 and the
  
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• Cornell Sweeps Binghamton In Tuesday Clash

  27-11-2019 13:41 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Cornell v. BinghamtonTuesday, November 26, 2019
  Ithaca, N.Y.
  MEET RESULTSCourtesy: Cornell Athletics
  ITHACA, N.Y. – In a mid-week non-conference dual, the Cornell men’s swimming and diving team (3-3) defeated Binghamton, 147-91, on Tuesday afternoon at Ithaca College’s Kelsey Partridge Bird Natatorium in Ithaca, N.Y. for its third victory of the 2019-20 campaign.
  Similar to when the Big Red hosted St. Bonaventure to open the season, Cornell won a vast ma
  
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• Shaine Casas Has Changed His Technique, Diet, and Habits While Chasing Olympics

  27-11-2019 13:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  2019 ART ADAMSON INVITEThursday, November 21 – Saturday, November 23, 2019
  Texas A&M Natatorium, College Station, Texas
  Prelims 10 AM / Finals 6 PM (U.S. Central Time)
  Prelims Long Course Meters (LCM) format
  Finals Short Course Yards (SCY) format
  Live results
  Reported by Spencer Penland.
  MEN’S 200 BACK:Shaine Casas (TAMU) – 1:38.21
  Johannes Calloni (STAN) – 1:42.18
  Kane Follows (HAWAII) – 1:44.63Shaine Casas blazed to
  
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• 5 Breakout Stars of the 2019 ISL Season – European Teams

  27-11-2019 12:33 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  This weekend saw the conclusion of the 2019 International Swimming League’s regular season with the European derby meet in London, England. There, Energy Standard and the London Roar finalized their tickets to the Las Vegas finale that will be held on December 20th and 21st in Las Vegas, USA.
  Much like we did last week after the U.S. derby, we wanted to look at the athletes whose stars are glowing much brighter in the ISL format than they have in the traditional
  
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• Swim Coaching 101

  27-11-2019 11:22 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  How did you learn to coach your swimmers? Some coaches take how they were trained as a swimmer and then just go from there. Others go the opposite sometimes. And still other coaches take a mix of everything.
  No matter how you came to your approach, you should always be looking to refine your coaching. And sometimes that means re-visiting the basics. Or maybe you’re a young coach who’s still trying to figure out what all the fundamentals are.
  In
  
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• Australian Swimwear Brand Funky Trunks Signs Hungarian Norbert Szabo

  27-11-2019 11:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Funky Trunks & Funkita, a SwimSwam partner.
  Olympian Norbert Szabo is one of the newest members of the Funky Trunks team and with Funky Trunks’ support, he is gearing up for another big season of racing. In 2016, Szabo earned a spot on the Hungarian National Team and competed in the Olympic Games in Rio, racing as a member of the 4 x 200 Freestyle relay team. Funky Trunks sat down with the Youth Olympic Games bronze medalist and two-tim
  
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• España enviará 9 nadadores al Campeonato de Europa en corta

  27-11-2019 10:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Adrian Mancebo on SwimSwam
  La Real Federación Española de Natación (RFEN) ha anunciado la lista de convocados para el Campeonato Europeo de Natación en piscina corta 2019, que se celebrará del 4 al 8 de diciembre en Glasgow, Escocia. El equipo español estará formado por 5 nadadoras y 4 nadadores, quienes fueron seleccionados en base a los resultados del Campeonato de España en piscina corta, que se celebró la semana pasada. Para g
  
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• Megan Deuel Sets NY Public School Record as Pittsford Wins NYSPHSAA Title

  27-11-2019 02:19 via swimswam.com
  
  By Karl Ortegon on SwimSwam
  2019 NYSPHSAA CHAMPIONSHIPSNovember 22-23, 2019
  Ithaca College (Ithaca, NY)
  ResultsThe New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) state swimming and diving championships took place in Ithaca, NY, over the weekend, with Pittsford taking the team title.
  Senior Megan Deuel, a Notre Dame commit, led the way for Pittsford. Her highlight swim came in the 100 butterfly, where she dropped a lifetime best 52.95 to win by less than two-tenths over Sa
  
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• Cavazos, Fodor, Hevesi Net 6-Goal Efforts on Water Polo Week 12

  27-11-2019 01:53 via swimswam.com
  
  By Wendy Mayer on SwimSwam
  As all six collegiate men’s water polo conference crowned tournament champions, a trio of six-goal efforts led the week’s scoring.
  #13 Loyola Marymount got six goals from Joseph Cavazos as the team topped Concordia (Irvine) 21-10 in the Western Water Polo Association fifth place match.
  Wagner’s Oliver Fodor put in six scores in the Seahawks’ 14-11 win over Johns Hopkins in the Mid-Atlantic Water Polo Conference fifth place match.
  St. Francis Bro
  
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