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• Daily Swim Coach Workout #931

  27-04-2024 13:00 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:  Capacity (Base) Building
  Target age group:  15-18 years old, 19-22 years old
  Target
  
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• UNC Adds Olympian Juan Estevez To Staff As Assistant Diving Coach

  06-06-2024 22:51 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: UNC Athletics
  CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – North Carolina swimming and diving has hired Juan Estevez, a member of Cuba’s 2000 Olympic Team, as an assistant diving coach, as announced by head diving coach Yaidel Gamboa and head coach Mark Gangloff on Thursday.
  Bringing with him a wealth of experience, Estevez will arrive in Chapel Hill this summer ahead of the 2024-25 season.
  “I am extremely excited to welcome Juan to our coachin
  
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• 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Hobson Heads 200 Free With Wide Open Relay Battle Pending

  06-06-2024 22:05 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam
  2024 U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALSJune 15-23, 2024
  Lucas Oil Stadium — Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Broadcast Info
  SwimSwam’s Definitive Guide to Trials
  SwimSwam Preview IndexMEN’S 200 FREE — BY THE NUMBERS:World Record: 1:42.00 — Paul Biedermann, Germany(2009)
  American Record: 1:42.96 —  Michael Phelps (2008)
  U.S. Open Record: 1:44.10 —  Michael Phelps (2008)
  World Junior Record: 1:42.97 — David Popov
  
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• Siobhan Haughey “When you focus on non-time based goals… that kinda keeps the pressure away”

  06-06-2024 21:54 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  2024 MARE NOSTRUM TOUR – MONACOJune 1-2, 2024
  Prince Albert II Pool at the Stadium Louis II
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet central
  Results
  Day 1 Finals Recap
  Day 2 Prelims Recap
  Live stream ($)
  2x Olympic silver medalist Siobhan Haughey was extremely consistent over the entire Mare Nostrum tour, winning the 100 free and 200 free at all 3 stops. In the 100 free, Haughey was 52.5-52.7 at all 3 meets while in the 200, she was 1:55-1:54.
  Haughey explained that when she keep
  
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• Former Coastal Carolina Football Coach Says NCAA ‘Got Off Easy’ With House Settlement

  06-06-2024 20:34 via swimswam.com
  
  By Riley Overend on SwimSwam
  Joe Moglia, a former TD Ameritrade CEO and Coastal Carolina football coach, writes in a new op-ed that the NCAA “got off easy” with its proposed multi-billion dollar settlement in House v. NCAA.
  Moglia, who currently serves as chair of athletics and executive advisor to the president at Coastal Carolina, argues that plaintiffs in House v. NCAA should have rejected the $2.7 billion settlement, which would also pave the way for about $20 million in annual r
  
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• Stanford Men’s & Women’s Swimming Teams Looking for New Assistant Coaches

  06-06-2024 20:16 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  Both the men’s and women’s swimming & diving teams at Stanford are looking for new coaches to add to their staffs next season.
  For the women’s program, the Cardinal are seeking to replace assistant coach Kim Brackin, who joined the staff in January for their run to the NCAA Championships and Olympic Trials.
  According to Stanford head women’s coach Greg Meehan, Brackin committed to 6 months when they brought her in. Her last d
  
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• Mission Viejo Nadadores Extend 48-Year Streak of Qualifying Olympic Swimmers Since 1976

  06-06-2024 18:58 via swimswam.com
  
  By Riley Overend on SwimSwam
  With Penny Oleksiak (Canada) and Jarod Hatch (Phillipines) already punching their tickets to Paris this summer, Mission Viejo Nadadores have extended their 48-year streak of qualifying athletes for the Olympics since 1976.
  The 23-year-old Oleksiak qualified for her third Olympics as a member of Canada’s 4×100 freestyle relay with her victory at Trials last month. Her winning time of 53.66 barely missed the Olympic ‘A’ cut to swim the 100 free
  
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• The 2024 Olympic Preview SwimSwam Magazine With The Walsh Sisters Cover Is Ready To Ship

  06-06-2024 17:58 via swimswam.com
  
  By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam
  GET THE 2024 OLYMPIC PREVIEW ISSUE HERE
  At 196 pages SwimSwam’s Olympic Preview magazine is big and heavy, the biggest magazine in the world covering competitive swimming. And this GOLD COVER issue is the one you will want to keep for years. Get ready for Olympic Trials and Olympic Games action, because this issue covers both in detail.  We breakdown the races event by event, provide detailed schedules, global television start times by major city,
  
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• Division II Gannon University Announces Milan Medo As New Head Swim & Dive Coach

  06-06-2024 17:43 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Gannon Sports
  ERIE, Pa. – Gannon University has named Milan Medo as the head coach of the GU men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams, Director of Athletics Lisa Goddard McGuirk announced on Wednesday afternoon.
  Medo served as the head coach of the Notre Dame College men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs for the 2023-24 season after being hired in July 2023. Notre Dame, a Division II private school in Euclid, Ohio,
  
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• Watch: Rising ASU Sophomore Leo Roden Earns Last-Minute Olympic Trials Cut in 50 Free

  06-06-2024 16:53 via swimswam.com
  
  By Riley Overend on SwimSwam
  Rising Arizona State sophomore Leo Roden sent the Sun Devils’ pool deck into a frenzy earlier this week when he earned a last-minute Olympic Trials cut in the 50-meter freestyle, right before the qualifying window closed on Tuesday.
  Roden ripped a personal-best 22.53 swimming alone in a timed final, taking a few tenths off his previous-best 22.88 from last month and dipping under the Olympic Trials cut of 22.79. Check out the race video below for the celebratio
  
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• New Events To Add To The Swimming Schedule

  06-06-2024 16:44 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Contributors on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Corey He
  As competitive swimmers, we know all the races on the swimming program by heart. In fact, in all likelihood, we’ve raced every single event at least once in our lives. Though I personally haven’t raced in quite some time, I do remember wishing — as a young age-group swimmer — that certain events could be added to the competitive swimming program.
  And so we have it: here are a few events that I think, if added to the
  
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• Introducing HydroFly Holographic Caps from Fike Swim!

  06-06-2024 16:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  Courtesy of James Fike, Founder and CEO of Fike Swim.
  College swimmers were getting a lot of attention back in March during NCAA Championships, and not just for their fast swims, but also for the shine on their caps!  Now, Fike Swim is making holographic caps available to everyone, and offering custom holographic caps to teams of all sizes.
  “Your cap is the only bit of gear people can see when you swim.  It’s about time swim
  
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• Liberty’s Jamyson Robb Receives Jim Castañeda Postgraduate Scholarship

  06-06-2024 15:44 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Liberty Athletics
  Liberty senior swimmer Jamyson Robb has been selected as Liberty’s recipient of the 2024 Jim Castañeda Postgraduate Scholarship, as announced Thursday.
  This marks the 16th year the award has been named after Dr. Jim Castañeda, who served Rice for 46 years as an educator, coach and Faculty Athletics Representative before he passed in 2008. Every season, CUSA grants the $4,000 scholarship to distinguished gradua
  
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• 2024 Olympic Trials Previews: Regan Smith Surges Further Ahead of Crowded 100 Back Field

  06-06-2024 15:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Laura Rosado on SwimSwam
  2024 U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALSJune 15-23, 2024
  Lucas Oil Stadium — Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Meet Central
  SwimSwam Preview Index
  Broadcast InfoWOMEN’S 100 BACKSTROKE – BY THE NUMBERSWorld Record: 57.33, Kaylee McKeown (AUS) – 2023 World Cup – Budapest
  American Record: 57.51, Regan Smith – 2024 NOVA Speedo Grand Challenge
  U.S. Open Record: 57.51, Regan Smith – 2024 NOVA Speedo Grand Challenge
  World Junior Record: 57.57, Regan
  
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• Grand Challenge, Mare Nostrum, and AUS Trials on the Horizon | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

  06-06-2024 13:02 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwamThis week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss a myriad of eye-catching swims over the last two weeks as many countries’ Olympic Trials draw near. See below for full list of topics:0:00 SwimSwam Breakdown Introduction
  1:09 Grand Challenge & NCAP Qualifier
  15:40 Mare Nostrum Overview
  29:42 AUS Trials PreviewSINK or SWIM35:43 Will Olivia Wunsch make the AUS Olympic Team?
  37:52 Will Kristof Milak go a best (butterfly) time in Paris?
  41:20 Will Lucao Urlando s
  
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• British Swim School Expands Presence in Colorado

  06-06-2024 11:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  Courtesy of British Swim School, a SwimSwam partner.
  DENVER, Colorado – British Swim School, the nation’s leading “learn to swim” franchise, proudly announces the opening of a new location in Denver, Colorado. Lessons at British Swim School of Downtown Denver are underway at the 24 Hour Fitness 4120 E. Alameda Ave., Denver, CO 80246.
  Owner Daniel Herman grew up swimming at summer camps and on family vacations. “I was fort
  
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• UTRGV Signs First Two Divers In Program History

  06-06-2024 09:10 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam 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.
  Courtesy: UTRGV Athletics
  The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros head swimming & diving coach Betsy Graham announced on W
  
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• Top 25 Quotes from the 2024 Mare Nostrum Tour (Video Compilation)

  05-06-2024 22:35 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  2024 MARE NOSTRUM TOUR – MONACOJune 1-2, 2024
  Prince Albert II Pool at the Stadium Louis II
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet central
  Results
  Day 1 Finals Recap
  Day 2 Prelims Recap
  Live stream ($)
  Listen to SwimSwam’s official compilation of our favorite sound bites from the 2024 Mare Nostrum swim tour.
  Athletes in order of appearance:Maxime Grousset
  Minna Abraham
  Caspar Corbeau
  Anastasia Gorbenko
  Arno Kamminga
  Beryl Gastaldello
  Benedetta Pilato
  Siobhan Haughey
  Skyla
  
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• Do You Love Swimming? See 854 Swim Jobs You Might Love

  05-06-2024 22:19 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  Looking for a job in swimming! Go here to see 854 Swim Jobs.
  ASSISTANT SWIMMING COACH – OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
  Old Dominion University Athletics in Norfolk, Virginia is hiring an Assistant Swimming Coach.  This position will assist in all aspects of running a NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Swimming Program. Duties include but not limited to: managing talent assessment and recruitment of qualified student-athletes, monitoring stud
  
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• US Olympic Trials Pool Unveiled Inside Lucas Oil Stadium, 3 Weeks After Construction Began

  05-06-2024 20:44 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Construction is complete inside Lucas Oil Stadium as it prepares for the 2024 US Olympic Trials that begin on June 15th and run through June 23rd. It took just over three weeks for the pool to be completed.
  Work began inside Lucas Oil on Sunday, May 12th, and was unveiled on June 5th, 2024, ten days out from the first day of competition. This is the first time that swimming will take place inside of a football stadium as Trials have most recently been held at the CHI
  
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• A Summary Of Current Open Division I Head Coaching Positions (June Update)

  05-06-2024 19:31 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  The swimming and diving coaching carousel is in full swing and more coaching positions have been filled which has also opened more opportunities, especially at the mid-major level. Boston College seems to be the only remaining Power 4(5) job open as of publishing. See the May update here. 
  PROGRAMS THAT STILL HAVE A HEAD COACHING POSITION OPEN (AS OF THE AFTERNOON OF JUNE 5TH):Cleveland State: Head coach Hannah Burandt resigned from her position after spending fi
  
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• Haley Bolduc Breaks 10& Under Georgia State Record With 1:11.94 100 Backstroke

  05-06-2024 19:05 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2024 Georgia Betsy DunbarJune 1-2, 2024
  Atlanta, GA
  LCM
  PDF ResultsSome of the top age group swimmers from Georgia competed this past weekend at Georgia Tech. Athletes from Auburn also traveled to the meet.
  Highlighting the age group swimmers was 10 year old Haley Bolduc of SwimAtlanta. Bolduc won seven out of her eight total races in the 10&under age group while also swimming to seven personal best times. Bolduc’s biggest swim came in the 100 backstroke as
  
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• Re-Rank: Top 20 NCAA Swimming Recruits In The Boys High School Class of 2024

  05-06-2024 19:01 via swimswam.com
  
  By Yanyan Li on SwimSwam
  NCAA recruiting churns on, and so do our yearly recruit rankings. We’ve already ranked out the top recruits in the current high school sophomore and junior classes, but now it’s time to revisit our recruiting ranks of the graduating seniors.
  As recruiting classes get closer to actual NCAA competition, we start to weigh certain factors more heavily: NCAA scoring times become more important, and we tend to value one or two standout events a bit more heavily (co
  
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• Sophia Umstead Punches Ticket To Indianapolis Earning Trials Cut In 200 Breast With 2:31.53

  05-06-2024 18:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2024 Big Red ChallengeMay 31-June 2, 2024
  Holland, Michigan
  LCM (5o meters)Swimmers from Michigan traveled to the west side of the state to compete in Holland this past weekend. Although the meet hosted mostly club swimmers, a few athletes had their sights set on Olympic Trials cuts.
  17 year old Sophia Umstead of Michigan Lakeshore Aquatics punched her ticket to Indianapolis as she swam to a 2:31.53 in the 200 breaststroke. The Virginia commit for 2025 was under the c
  
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• Jake Magahey Swims 1:47.82 200 Free, 3:47.61 400 Free (#4 In US This Season)

  05-06-2024 17:42 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2024 Bulldog Grand SlamMay 30-June 1, 2024
  LCM (50 meters)Athletes from Georgia competed this past weekend as both a tune-up for Trials as well as a last chance meet to earn Olympic Trials cuts.
  Highlight competition was Jake Magahey who swam to a season best 1:47.82 in the 200 freestyle as well as a 3:47.61 in the 400 freestyle. His 200 freestyle moves him up to #16 for the American men this season. Although he is #16, there are many men in the 1:46 and 1:47 mark. On
  
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• SwimMAC Carolina Leads ASCA’s Top 100 Age Group Teams For 2024

  05-06-2024 17:33 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  Courtesy of the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA), a SwimSwam partner.
  Fort Lauderdale, FL — Congratulations to the clubs that have earned the prestigious status as a 2024 ASCA Top 100 Age Group Team. The results were compiled using the USA Swimming Power Points of the top ranked 11-14 year-old swimmers for the 2023 Long Course season and 2023-24 Short Course season. Each athlete was limited to a maximum of four swims contributing to their
  
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• Kensey McMahon Offered Entry Into Enhanced Games After Doping Suspension

  05-06-2024 17:16 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  Suspended American distance swimmer Kensey McMahon has been offered entry into the Enhanced Games following news of her four-year competition ban coming down on Tuesday.
  The Enhanced Games, a controversial multi-sport event that won’t subject athletes to drug testing, sent out a post Wednesday morning inviting McMahon to compete.You are welcome at the @enhanced_gamesKensey McMahon 2023 @NCAA Champion
  “2023 NCAA CHAMPION KENSEY MCMAHON SUSPENDED FOUR YE
  
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• Florian Wellbrock, Angelina Kohler Highlight German Roster For 2024 Paris Olympics

  05-06-2024 17:03 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Florian Wellbrock and Angelina Kohler highlight the German roster of 27 athletes that will compete in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
  Wellbrock is one of 23 swimmers that will compete in the pool. He also is one of four athletes that will swim open water. Oliver Klement will also compete in both the pool and open water events.
  This past February at the 2024 World Championships, Wellbrock swam to a silver medal in the men’s 1500 freestyle. He was the highest medalist
  
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• 2024 Australian Olympic Trials Previews: The Veterans

  05-06-2024 16:16 via swimswam.com
  
  By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam
  2024 AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TRIALSJune 10-15, 2024
  Brisbane Aquatic Center – Brisbane, Australia
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Updated Psych Sheet
  Heat Sheets
  Live ResultsWith Australia’s Olympic Trials coming up in just a few weeks, the countdown is on to see who will qualify to represent the green and gold in Paris. The Trials will run June 10-15 at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre.
  To qualify for the Olympic Games, swimmers must be under the qualifying standar
  
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• Will Katie Grimes Make History In Indianapolis? Unveiling A Secret To Her Success

  05-06-2024 16:15 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  Courtesy of P2Life, a SwimSwam partner.
  At just 18 years old, Katie Grimes is not just a pool swimming sensation, but a dual-threat in the world of aquatics. She stands on the brink of becoming the first American woman to represent the USA in both pool and open water swimming at the Olympics. Her recent performances strongly suggest she will achieve this milestone.
  Grimes has already secured her spot for Paris in open water swimming and is a strong medal c
  
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