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• NCAP Eying New Pool In Virginia, But $6.4 Million Price Tag Is Sticking Point

  27-01-2020 22:12 via swimswam.com
  
  By Jared Anderson on SwimSwam
  Nation’s Capital Swim Club is looking into constructing a new aquatics facility in Vint Hill, Virginia, though the current proposed $6.4 million price tag is the current hurdle.
  NCAP owner and CEO Tom Ugast told FaquierNow.com that the mega-club is hoping to build a facility at Vint Hill. That outlet reported that the facility could cost about $6.4 million. Ugast told SwimSwam, though, that at this point in the process, the project would be unworkabl
  
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• NCAP Eyeing New Pool In Virginia, But $6.4 Million Price Tag Is Sticking Point

  27-01-2020 22:12 via swimswam.com
  
  By Jared Anderson on SwimSwam
  Nation’s Capital Swim Club is looking into constructing a new aquatics facility in Vint Hill, Virginia, though the current proposed $6.4 million price tag is the current hurdle. The club currently operates out of 15 pools across the D.C. area with about 1,850 members. They were the top-ranked club in the country according to USA Swimming’s Club Excellence program – which doesn’t control for club size when building rankings.
  The club has produ
  
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• 7 Kobe Bryant Quotes To Inspire Your Swimming Career

  27-01-2020 21:15 via swimswam.com
  
  By Jared Anderson on SwimSwam
  This week, athletes across the world of sport are mourning Kobe Bryant, one of the best professional basketball players in history and an iconic sports figure for his legendary dedication to his craft and his self-styled “Mamba Mentality” in key moments. Bryant died this week in a helicopter crash, prompting an outpouring of tributes and respect from athletes in every sport imaginable.
  Bryant’s athletic mentality can easily be applied to
  
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• Watch: Australian OW Champions Talk About Their Races, Prep for Tokyo (Video)

  27-01-2020 20:54 via swimswam.com
  
  By Spencer Penland on SwimSwam
  2020 AUSTRALIAN OPEN WATER SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSJanuary 25th-27th, 2020
  Brighton Jetty, Adelaide, South Australia
  Event site
  Open Water Selection Priority
  Live Results
  Schedule of Events
  Start ListsThe Australian Open Water Swimming Championships were held over the past 3 days, featuring the men’s and women’s 5K and 10K, as well as a time trial of the 5K on the final day. We’ve posted videos of interviews with some of the champions from this week
  
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• Berecz Makes FSU Debut; Noles Beat FAU, Miami

  27-01-2020 20:49 via swimswam.com
  
  By Lauren Neidigh on SwimSwam
  FLORIDA STATE vs. MIAMI vs. FLORIDA ATLANTICJan. 26, 2020
  Hosted by FSU
  Short Course Yards
  Full ResultsTEAM SCORES
  WOMENFSU 230, Miami 64
  FSU 234, FAU 62
  Miami 163, FAU 130MENFSU 247, FAU 53The Florida State men and women picked up wins at home on Sunday. The women won two, beating ACC rival Miami and in-state rival FAU. The men also took victory over the Owls. The young talent was on display with many freshman and sophomores earning wins for the Seminoles on both s
  
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• Wagner’s Diaz Alvarez Drops 8 vs. Indiana to Lead NCAA WP Week 2 Scorers

  27-01-2020 20:32 via swimswam.com
  
  By Wendy Mayer on SwimSwam
  Wagner sophomore Sofia Diaz Alvarez registered the biggest scoring effort of Week 2 of the collegiate women’s water polo season, notching an eight-goal effort in the #21 Seahawks’ 18-17 sudden victory over #23 Indiana on Saturday. The reigning Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Co-Player of the Year, scored two goals in the #21 Seahawks’ season opener against Michigan (L 11-8), before pouring in eight including the game winner to cap the team’s
  
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• #23 Indiana Upsets #11 Pacific to Highlight Women’s Water Polo Week 2 Results

  27-01-2020 20:06 via swimswam.com
  
  By Wendy Mayer on SwimSwam
  Of the 47 matches played on Week 2 of the collegiate women’s water polo season, nine ended in one-score affairs including a sudden death contest between #23 Indiana and #21 Wagner.
  With contests being played from Massachusetts and Michigan to California, there were five upsets, including one exhibition match, to go with the one overtime battle.
  Upsets#6 Cal def. #3 UC Irvine 12-11 – The Bears led 6-4 after the first eight minutes, but the Anteaters put in f
  
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• Hong Kong International Backstroker David Chang Commits to Duke

  27-01-2020 19:47 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith 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 journey.
  David Chang from the Millfield School in Somerset, England has committed to swim for Duke University in North Carolina beginning in the fall of 2020. C
  
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• Drexel Women Earn First Undefeated Season in Program History vs. Georgetown

  27-01-2020 19:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Lauren Neidigh on SwimSwam
  GEORGETOWN vs. DREXELJan. 25, 2020
  Hosted by Georgetown
  Short Course Yards
  Full ResultsTEAM SCORES
  WOMENDrexel 161
  Georgetown 138MENDrexel 173
  Georgetown 127The Drexel men and women each defeated Georgetown on Saturday. It was a historic win for the women, as it gave them their first undefeated season in the program’s 38-year history. The women earned 5 dual meet wins on the season and one tie with Delaware. The men’s team improved to 4-1.
  Alexa Kutch le
  
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• Noosa Club Dominates as Lee and Sloman Sweep 5K Time Trials in Australia

  27-01-2020 18:54 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  2020 AUSTRALIAN OPEN WATER SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSJanuary 25th-27th, 2020
  Brighton Jetty, Adelaide, South Australia
  Event site
  Open Water Selection Priority
  Live Results
  Schedule of Events
  Start ListsWithout the chaos of the start, the jockeying for position, the pacing, the drafting, or the head games of traditional open water events, Australia hosted the 3rd and final open-age event of the 2020 Australian Open Water Championships on Monday with the 5KM Time Trial eve
  
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• Seniors Show Up Big as Nebraska Bests Illinois in Big Ten Dual

  27-01-2020 18:44 via swimswam.com
  
  By Spencer Penland on SwimSwam
  NEBRASKA vs ILLINOISSaturday, January 25th
  Lincoln, Nebraksa
  Short Course Yards
  ResultsTEAM SCORESNebraska – 185
  Illinois – 115Nebraska hosted Illinois for a Big Ten dual meet this past Saturday, emerging victorious by a considerable margin. Senior Tori Beeler was instrumental in the Huskers’ win, taking 2 individual events and helping a relay to victory. Beeler clocked a 1st place finish in the 100 breast, posting a 1:04.85. She narrowly got her
  
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• College Swimming Weekly Preview: Jan. 27 – Feb. 2, 2020

  27-01-2020 18:17 via swimswam.com
  
  By Jared Anderson on SwimSwam
  Top programs in the SEC and Pac-12 will battle it out for conference supremacy this week, the last true busy weekend of duals before the postseason begins.
  Here are a few of the top meets to watch:In the SEC, the #4/#17 Tennessee Volunteers host the #12/#8 Florida Gators in a preview of next month’s SEC Championships.
  Meanwhile in the Pac-12, the #7 USC Trojan women will host the #1 Cal Bears and then #2 Stanford Cardinal on consecutive day
  
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• Daily Swim Coach Workout #52

  27-01-2020 18:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Dan Dingman on SwimSwam
  SwimSwam’s daily swimming workout series is a collection of workouts written by coaches from a variety of backgrounds. All daily swimming workouts have been written using Commit Swimming. The workouts themselves are not indicative of SwimSwam’s or Commit’s views on training. They strictly reflect the opinions of the author swim coach.
  Workout ContextPurpose:  Base building
  Target age group:  19-22 years old
  Target level:  National/ Coll
  
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• GCU Men Down Pool Records in Victory Over Cal Baptist

  27-01-2020 17:40 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  GRAND CANYON vs. CAL BAPTISTJan. 25, 2020
  Hosted by
  Short Course Yards
  Full ResultsTEAM SCORES
  WOMENGCU 163
  Cal Baptist 136MENGCU 200
  CBU 100PRESS RELEASE – GRAND CANYON MEN
  The Grand Canyon men’s swimming and diving team finished its last home meet of the season with a victory over California Baptist 200-100.
  GCU seniors Eran Ber, Asahi Nagahata, Wiktor Jaszczak, Noah Lambert, Pietro Hufnagel Toscani and Nick Benson wer
  
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• 2019 California State 100 Back Runner-Up Danielle Carter Leaves Cal Program

  27-01-2020 17:21 via swimswam.com
  
  By Karl Ortegon on SwimSwam
  Backstroker Danielle Carter has entered the NCAA transfer portal and is no longer part of the California women’s swimming & diving program. Carter is a native of Mountain View, California, which is about an hour from Berkeley across the San Francisco Bay.
  “I am continuing to swim and search for a better swimming and academic program that will fit me and that I can contribute to,” said Carter.
  TOP TIMES50y back – 25.11
  100y back &n
  
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• 5 Motivi Per Scegliere Il Nuoto (E Non Poterne Farne Piu’ A Meno)

  27-01-2020 16:54 via swimswam.com
  
  By Giusy Cisale on SwimSwam
  5 motivi per scegliere il nuoto forse sono pochi.
  Per molti di noi il nuoto non è solo uno sport.
  Il verbo utilizzato per molti sport è “giocare”. Fateci caso: si gioca a calcio, a pallavolo, a basket.
  Il nuoto non si gioca. Il nuoto si fa.
  Io nuoto.
  Il tempo che investiamo per allenarci, per rimanere focalizzati, è diventato parte della nostra identità, di ciò che siamo.
  A volte sorrido davanti a chi mi dice che ho le &l
  
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• Houston Downs Arkansas 163.5-136.5, Brown Beats Hopkin in 200 Free

  27-01-2020 16:26 via swimswam.com
  
  By Spencer Penland on SwimSwam
  HOUSTON vs ARKANSASJanuary 24th, 2020
  Campus Recreation & Wellness Center, Houston, TX
  Short Course Yards
  ResultsTEAM SCORESHouston – 163.5
  Arkansas – 136.5Houston hosted Arkansas for a women’s dual on Friday, January 24th, with Houston coming out on top by 27 points. Houston’s team win was fueled by a couple key events where they swept Arkansas. Houston was strongest in the backstroke events, where they went 1-2-3 in both the 100 and 20
  
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• Philip Heintz Stacca Il Pass Per La Sua Terza Olimpiade All’Euro Meet

  27-01-2020 16:18 via swimswam.com
  
  By Giusy Cisale on SwimSwam
  EURO MEET LUSSEMBURGO 202024-26 Gennaio 2020
  Centre National Sportif et Culturel d’Coque, Luxembourg
  Vasca Lunga (50m)
  Meet Site
  Start Lists
  Swimswam Italia preview
  Recap Day1
  Recap Day2
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  Recap Day3Philip Heintz stacca il biglietto per la sua terza Olimpiade.
  La qualificazione individuale è arrivata durante l’Euro Meet in Lussemburgo, diventando il secondo atleta tedesco a raggiungere il tempo limite, dopo Marco Koch.leggi
  
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• See 2239 New Swim Jobs You Might Love

  27-01-2020 15:36 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 2639 Swim Jobs.
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  Graylyn Crest Swim Club (GCSC) is a private club located in Wilmington, DE. GCSC has been a haven for summer swimming and a source of fun and relaxation for generations of families. GSCS offers various aquatics programs including a swim team and swim lessons. The
  
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• Keiser Women Maintain Top Spot In NAIA Women’s Swim & Dive Poll

  27-01-2020 14:54 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Keiser (Fla.) remains at No. 1 in the latest women’s swimming and diving Top 10 Poll.
  Top 10 Highlights (historical information dates back to 2000):The Seahawks have maintained a spot in the Top 5 for the last two seasons and for the fourth time this season, Keiser (Fla.) has claimed the No. 1 spot.
  SCAD Savannah holds the longest active streak in the Top 10 with 45 tota
  
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• Keiser Leads Latest NAIA Men’s Swim & Dive Poll

  27-01-2020 14:50 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Keiser (Fla.) claims the No. 1 spot in the latest edition of the men’s swimming and diving Top 10 Poll.
  Top 10 Highlights (historical information dates back to 2000):Keiser lands its 16th No. 1 rank
  There is one new team in the poll this week as College of Idaho lands at No. 10
  SCAD Savannah (Ga.) holds the longest active streak in the Top 10 with 43 total appe
  
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• Circuito Nuoto Italia: Edizione 2020 Con 5 Tappe E 20 Mila € In Premi

  27-01-2020 13:06 via swimswam.com
  
  By Giusy Cisale on SwimSwam
  CIRCUITO NUOTO ITALIA 2020
  LODI 2-3 maggio – TROFEO CITTA’ DI LODI
  BRESSANONE/BRIXEN 23-24 maggio – ACQUARENA CUP
  IMOLA 30-31 maggio – TROFEO CITTA’ DI IMOLA
  TREVISO 19-20 giugno – TREVISO SWIM CUP
  PESARO 26-27-28 giugno – ROSSINI SWIM CUP
  Il Circuito Nuoto Italia ritorna nell’edizione 2020 con cinque tappe.
  Nel corso delle due ultime stagioni, tanti atleti di rilevanza sia nazionale che internazionale, hanno preso
  
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• Ungheria Ritorna Alla Gloria Dopo 21 Anni Agli Europei Di Pallanuoto

  27-01-2020 12:17 via swimswam.com
  
  By Giusy Cisale on SwimSwam
  L’Ungheria ce l’ha fatta.
  Fermando la più lunga attesa della sua storia, i padroni di casa sono riusciti a conquistare il loro 13° titolo europeo, 21 anni dopo l’ultima vittoria a Firenze nel 1999.
  La finale non poteva essere più emozionante.
  La Spagna ha fatto del suo meglio per stare al passo con i padroni di casa, ma la partita è stata decisa ai  rigori.
  E proprio come nel 2018, la Spagna non è stata in grado d
  
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• Hungarian Men Return To Glory After 21 Years At Water Polo Euros

  27-01-2020 04:41 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: LEN Media
  Hungary finally made it: halting the longest wait in its history, the hosts managed to claim their 13th European title, 21 years after their last win in Florence 1999. The final couldn’t have been any more thrilling, Spain did its best to keep up with the hosts, even had a ball to win the game in regular time, but the decision was left to the penalty shootout. And just like in 2018, Spain came up short, they finished silver medallist once more af
  
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• Freshman Jack Hoagland Swims 14:46 Mile on Final Day of Shamrock invite

  27-01-2020 04:39 via swimswam.com
  
  By Spencer Penland on SwimSwam
  2020 SHAMROCK INVITATIONALJanuary 24-25th, 2020
  Rolfs Aquatic Center, South Bend, IN
  Short Course Yards
  Live Results
  Results on MeetMobile (“Shamrock Invitational”)TEAM SCORES
  WOMENNotre Dame – 1047.5
  Ohio State – 927
  Akron – 754
  Iowa – 603.5MENNotre Dame – 1248
  Iowa – 874
  Ohio State – 754
  Missouri State – 442SESSION 3 RECAP:
  The final day of the Shamrock Invite included the 1650 free, 200 back, 100 free,
  
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• 5 Princeton Freshmen Claim an Event as Tiger Women Defeat Columbia

  27-01-2020 01:15 via swimswam.com
  
  By Karl Ortegon on SwimSwam
  PRINCETON V. COLUMBIASaturday, January 25, 2020
  Princeton, NJ
  SCY
  Full ResultsPrinceton’s strong freshman class showed up and showed out as they defeated the visiting Columbia Lions on Saturday.
  The Tigers started off with a dominant 200 medley relay, going 1-2-3 at 1:40.33, 1:41.29, and 1:42.29. The A relay had a strong start with Gianna Garcia (25.56) and Christie Chong (27.50), while all three relays had a 24-mid split on the fly leg. Freshman
  
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