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• Iowa State Hires Former Washington State Head Coach Matt Leach As Next Head Coach

  02-05-2024 05:16 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Iowa State has filled its head coaching position as Matt Leach was announced as the program’s next head coach on May 1.
  “I am honored to be the next Head Swimming and Diving Coach at Iowa State University,” Leach said. “Coach (Duane) Sorenson has been an absolute pillar of this program and I am thrilled to be named his successor. I want to sincerely wish him well in his retirement and hope to see him on the pool deck.
  “I would like t
  
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• 2024 Australian Olympic Trials: Day 5 Prelims Live Recap

  14-06-2024 02:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Riley Overend on SwimSwam
  2024 AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TRIALSMonday, June 10th – Saturday, June 15th
  Brisbane Aquatic Center – Brisbane, Australia
  Prelims at 11am local/9pm previous day ET; Finals at 7:30pm local/5:30am ET
  LCM (50 meters)
  Swimming Australian Olympic Nomination Criteria
  Meet Central
  Updated Psych Sheet
  Heat Sheets
  Day 1 Prelims Recap | Day 1 Finals Recap
  Day 2 Prelims Recap | Day 2 Finals Recap
  Day 3 Prelims Recap | Day 3 Finals Recap
  Day 4
  
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• Lazzerini Lowers Chilean 200 Breast National Record in Paraguay

  13-06-2024 23:12 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2024 PARAGUAYAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSWednesday, June 12th – Saturday, June 15th
  Centro Aquatico Nacional
  LCM (50m)
  Olympic Qualifying Event
  Results – Meet Mobile – Campeonato Nacional de Natacion a y OpenThe 2024 Paraguayan National Championships kicked off yesterday with a Chilean national record already biting the dust to begin the action.
  Racing in the final of the men’s 200m breaststroke, 21-year-old Mariano Lazzerini produced a ti
  
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• SwimOutlet.com Launches Dedicated Facebook Community Group Alongside Olympic Medalist Sandeno

  13-06-2024 23:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam
  SwimOutlet, the #1 online destination for all things swim, announces today the launch of its dedicated Facebook Community Group, “SwimOutlet Community,” alongside 2 time Team USA Swimming Olympian and 4 time Olympic Medalist, Kaitlin Sandeno. The exclusive Facebook group aims to unite swim enthusiasts from around the world, providing a platform for sharing knowledge, experiences, and a mutual love for the sport. The group launches two days before
  
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• South Carolina Hires Jason Calanog As Men’s Associate Head Coach

  13-06-2024 22:43 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Jason Calanog has been added to the South Carolina coaching staff for the upcoming season as an associate head coach of the men’s program. Calanog joins South Carolina head coach Jeff Poppell as both have previously coached at The Bolles School.
  “I am truly excited that Jason has decided to join us at the University of South Carolina, and I have the utmost respect and confidence in his ability to help our men’s team climb the national collegiate rank
  
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• 2024 Australian Olympic Trials: Day 4 Photo Vault

  13-06-2024 22:29 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2024 AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TRIALSMonday, June 10th – Saturday, June 15th
  Brisbane Aquatic Center – Brisbane, Australia
  Prelims at 11am local/9pm previous day ET; Finals at 7:30pm local/5:30am ET
  LCM (50 meters)
  Swimming Australian Olympic Nomination Criteria
  Meet Central
  Updated Psych Sheet
  Heat Sheets
  Day 1 Prelims Recap | Day 1 Finals Recap
  Day 2 Prelims Recap | Day 2 Finals Recap
  Day 3 Prelims Recap | Day 3 Finals Recap
  Day 4 Pr
  
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• 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: So Many Storylines, So Little Time

  13-06-2024 22:17 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  2024 U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALSJune 15-23, 2024
  Lucas Oil Stadium — Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Session Start Times (ET):11 a.m. Prelims
  7:45 p.m. Finals (varying based on broadcast needs)
  Meet Central
  Broadcast Info
  SwimSwam’s Definitive Guide to Trials
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  SwimSwam Preview Index
  SwimSwam Pick ’em ContestWomen’s 50 Free — BY THE NUMBERS:World Record: 23.61 — Sarah Sjostrom (SWE), 2023
  American Record: 23.91 &nda
  
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• Kyle Chalmers Hit With Back Spasms Leading Up To Aussie Olympic Trials (Day 4 Quotes)

  13-06-2024 22:14 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2024 AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TRIALSMonday, June 10th – Saturday, June 15th
  Brisbane Aquatic Center – Brisbane, Australia
  Prelims at 11am local/9pm previous day ET; Finals at 7:30pm local/5:30am ET
  LCM (50 meters)
  Swimming Australian Olympic Nomination Criteria
  Meet Central
  Updated Psych Sheet
  Heat Sheets
  Day 1 Prelims Recap | Day 1 Finals Recap
  Day 2 Prelims Recap | Day 2 Finals Recap
  Day 3 Prelims Recap | Day 3 Finals Recap
  Day 4 Pr
  
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• 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Murph and The Magic Man Have Men’s 100 Back Locked Down

  13-06-2024 21:40 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam
  2024 U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALSJune 15-23, 2024
  Lucas Oil Stadium — Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Session Start Times (ET):11 a.m. Prelims
  7:45 p.m. Finals (varying based on broadcast needs)
  Meet Central
  Broadcast Info
  SwimSwam’s Definitive Guide to Trials
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  SwimSwam Preview Index
  SwimSwam Pick ’em ContestMEN’S 100 BACK — BY THE NUMBERS:World Record: 51.60 — Thomas Ceccon, Italy (2022)
  American Record: 51.85 &m
  
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• NBC Swimming and Diving Announcing Teams Revealed For U.S. Olympic Trials

  13-06-2024 21:02 via swimswam.com
  
  By Yanyan Li on SwimSwam
  A day after the NBC announcing teams for swimming and diving at the Paris Olympics were revealed, NBC made known its announcing teams for the U.S. Olympic trials.
  For swimming, Dan Hicks and Jason Knapp will be on play-by-play announcing, while 1984 Los Angeles Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaines and two-time 2012 London Olympic medalist Elizabeth Beisel will be slotted as analysts. All four commentators are also on the announcing team for swimming at the Paris Games.
  Gai
  
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• 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Women’s 100 Breast – The Rematch

  13-06-2024 20:47 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  2024 U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALSJune 15-23, 2024
  Lucas Oil Stadium — Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Session Start Times (ET):11 a.m. Prelims
  7:45 p.m. Finals (varying based on broadcast needs)
  Meet Central
  Broadcast Info
  SwimSwam’s Definitive Guide to Trials
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  SwimSwam Preview Index
  SwimSwam Pick ’em ContestWOMEN’S 100 BREAST — BY THE NUMBERS:World Record: 1:04.13 — Lilly King (USA), 2017
  American Record: 1:04.
  
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• Dartmouth Gains Commitment From Distance Specialist Izzy Mundee For 2024-2025

  13-06-2024 20:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sidney Zacharias 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.
  Izzy Mundee has announced her commitment to further her education and swimming career at Dartmouth College, beginning this upcoming fall. Mundee ha
  
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• Chip Kline Out as Head Coach of Indiana Swim Club After Sexual Harassment Complaints Surface

  13-06-2024 20:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Riley Overend on SwimSwam
  Indiana Swim Club has parted ways with head coach Chip Kline a few weeks after sexual harassment complaints surfaced during his time as an associate head coach at the University of Kentucky.
  Kline has spent the last four years leading the Bloomington-based Indiana Swim Club following a seven-year stint on Kentucky’s coaching staff. Jeff LeBeau will serve as interim head coach while a search committee sets out to find Kline’s replacement.
  “Moving for
  
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• Summer Juniors Qualifier Evan Peters Set To Stay In-State With Binghamton (2024)

  13-06-2024 19:56 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sidney Zacharias 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.
  USA Swimming Scholastic All-American Evan Peters has announced his commitment to swim and study at Binghamton University this fall. Peters’ d
  
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• Summer Juniors Qualifier Evan Peters Set To Stay In-State With Binghampton (2024)

  13-06-2024 19:56 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sidney Zacharias 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.
  USA Swimming Scholastic All-American Evan Peters has announced his commitment to swim and study at Binghamton University this fall. Peters’ d
  
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• Leonie Beck, Gregorio Paltrinieri Secure 10k Titles At European Open Water Championships

  13-06-2024 19:50 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sidney Zacharias on SwimSwam
  2024 European Aquatics Championships – Open WaterJune 12-15, 2024
  Belgrade, Serbia
  Results & Recaps The open water portion of the 2024 European Aquatics Championships got underway this week at Ada Ciganlija in Belgrade, Serbia. This week’s individual races include the 10k, 5k, and 25k, with a team event bringing the open water competition to a close.
  Women’s Recap – 10k & 5k
  The women’s race came down to the final touch,
  
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• Entries Revealed for French Olympic Trials; Leon Marchand Opts for 200 Breast, 200 Fly, IMs

  13-06-2024 19:46 via swimswam.com
  
  By Riley Overend on SwimSwam
  2024 French Elite ChampionshipsSunday, June 15 – Friday, June 21
  Chartres, France
  LCM (50 meters)
  Entry ListLeon Marchand is entered in the 200 breaststroke, 200 butterfly, 200 IM, and 400 IM at the French Championships next week at the Odyssee swimming pool in Chartres, his final tune-up before the Olympics next month in Paris.
  The 22-year-old world record holder will contest the 400 IM on Monday, both the 200 fly and 200 breast on Wednesday, and the 200 IM on
  
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• Anna Peplowski: Watch Out World, This Amazing Young Talent Is On A Mission

  13-06-2024 19:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  Courtesy of P2Life, a SwimSwam partner since 2013.
  Anna Peplowski, relatively unknown two years ago, has become a name on everyone’s lips as a star in the making and one to watch in the upcoming Olympic Trials.
  If you don’t know her, Anna is always easy to spot—that warm electric smile, forever present!
  Like Katharine Berkoff, almost every time Anna has swum this year, she has been recording PB after PB after PB. Although gifted in t
  
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• German Swimming Association Membership Numbers Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels

  13-06-2024 18:58 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  The German Swimming Association (DSV) has announced that its membership has returned to pre-pandemic numbers. The association had a loss of about 51,000 members during the pandemic.
  As of January 1, 2024, DSV was home to 588,438 members. That was an increase of 25,455 from last year. In addition, the number of clubs also increased from 2,313 to 2,325. During COVID, membership fell to 527,219 members, roughly an 8.8% decrease. The numbers were the lowest since the reun
  
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• NCAA Champion Zalan Sarkany Announces Transfer to Indiana for 2024-2025 Season (Not NC State)

  13-06-2024 18:57 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  The defending NCAA Champion in the men’s mile Zalan Sarkany has had a change-of-heart and will instead head to Indiana next season after verbally committing to transfer to NC State earlier this year.
  Sarkany swam his first two seasons of eligibility at Arizona State University, including as a member of the Sun Devils’ first-ever National Championship team. As a freshman in 2023, he joined the team at the semester and finished 8th in the mile (14:42.80
  
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• COMPLETE Event-By-Event 2024 US Olympic Trials Preview | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

  13-06-2024 17:42 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwamJoin us as we go down the psych sheet, event by event, and choose our picks for who will make the 2024 US Olympic team in Indianapolis.
  Read the full story on SwimSwam: COMPLETE Event-By-Event 2024 US Olympic Trials Preview | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
  
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• Princeton Adds Verbal Commitment from U.S. Open Qualifier Jake Tarara for 2025-26

  13-06-2024 17:34 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anne Lepesant 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.
  Jake Tarara from Carmel, Indiana, has announced his intention to swim and study at Princeton University* beginning in the fall of 2025.
  “I am ex
  
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• Olympic Champion Pernille Blume Voted Into World Aquatics Bureau

  13-06-2024 17:27 via swimswam.com
  
  By Riley Overend on SwimSwam
  Danish Olympic champion Pernille Blume was unanimously elected as an at-large member of the World Aquatics Bureau on Monday.
  Bureau members get to vote on potential World Aquatics rules changes, awards, and locations for future competitions, among other proposals at the organization’s annual Congress.
  Blume, a Rio 2016 Olympic gold medalist in the 50 freestyle, joins the 39-member Bureau for a four-year term. The 30-year-old sprint specialist retired in 2022 af
  
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• Kim Youngbeom Clocks Korean National Record In Men’s 100 Fly

  13-06-2024 16:59 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  3rd GWANGJU NATIONAL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSWednesday, June 12th – Sunday, June 16th
  Gwangju Nambu University Municipal International Swimming Pool
  LCM (50m)
  Results (when available)A Korean national record went down at the hands of Kim Youngbeom on day 2 of the 3rd Gwangju National Swimming Championships.
  Racing in the heats of the men’s 100m butterfly event, 18-year-old Kim stopped the clock at 51.72 to take the top seed.
  That lowered the previous national
  
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• 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: The Casas Conundrum In Men’s 200 IM

  13-06-2024 16:02 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  2024 U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALSJune 15-23, 2024
  Lucas Oil Stadium — Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Session Start Times (ET):11 a.m. Prelims
  7:45 p.m. Finals (varying based on broadcast needs)
  Meet Central
  Broadcast Info
  SwimSwam’s Definitive Guide to Trials
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  SwimSwam Preview Index
  SwimSwam Pick ’em ContestMEN’S 200 IM — BY THE NUMBERS:World Record: 1:54.00 — Ryan Lochte (USA), 2011
  American Record: 1:54.00 &m
  
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• Chan Becomes Singapore’s #2 100 Breast Performer At National Championships

  13-06-2024 15:43 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2024 SINGAPORE NATIONAL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSWednesday, June 12th – Saturday, June 15th
  OCBC Aquatic Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Olympic Qualifying Event
  Day 1 Recap
  ResultsDay 2 of the 2024 Singapore National Swimming Championshps saw additional meet records bite the dust on both the men’s and women’s sides.
  As a refresher, this competition is an Olympic qualifying affair, as the June 23rd selection window looms for athletes around the world.
  Junhao Chan of Aqu
  
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• Kaylee McKeown just misses out on new 200m backstroke world record

  13-06-2024 13:23 via theguardian.com
  
  Queenslander falls 0.16 seconds short at Olympic trialsShe will go head-to-head with USA’s Regan Smith in ParisKaylee McKeown said she was just pleased to be performing well after narrowly missing another world record at Australia’s Olympic swimming trials.McKeown was within 0.16 seconds of her own 200m backstroke world record in Brisbane on Thursday night, when Kyle Chalmers secured selection for a third Olympics by winning the men’s 100m freestyle. Continue reading...
  
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• William Yang Makes First Olympic Roster Only 1 Year After Back Surgery To Remove Benign Tumor

  13-06-2024 13:18 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2024 AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TRIALSMonday, June 10th – Saturday, June 15th
  Brisbane Aquatic Center – Brisbane, Australia
  Prelims at 11am local/9pm previous day ET; Finals at 7:30pm local/5:30am ET
  LCM (50 meters)
  Swimming Australian Olympic Nomination Criteria
  Meet Central
  Updated Psych Sheet
  Heat Sheets
  Day 1 Prelims Recap | Day 1 Finals Recap
  Day 2 Prelims Recap | Day 2 Finals Recap
  Day 3 Prelims Recap | Day 3 Finals Recap
  Day 4
  
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• Kaylee McKeown Posts 2:03.30 200 Backstroke, Only 0.16 Off Own World Record

  13-06-2024 12:57 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2024 AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TRIALSMonday, June 10th – Saturday, June 15th
  Brisbane Aquatic Center – Brisbane, Australia
  Prelims at 11am local/9pm previous day ET; Finals at 7:30pm local/5:30am ET
  LCM (50 meters)
  Swimming Australian Olympic Nomination Criteria
  Meet Central
  Updated Psych Sheet
  Heat Sheets
  Day 1 Prelims Recap | Day 1 Finals Recap
  Day 2 Prelims Recap | Day 2 Finals Recap
  Day 3 Prelims Recap | Day 3 Finals Recap
  Day 4
  
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• British Swim School Adds New Location in Southern California

  13-06-2024 11:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  Courtesy of British Swim School, a SwimSwam partner.
  PASADENA, California – British Swim School, the nation’s leading “learn to swim” franchise, proudly announces its new location in Pasadena, California. Opening the second week of May, British Swim School of East Pasadena and owner Brittany Carr Seely will offer lessons at the LA Fitness Hastings Ranch, 355 N. Rosemead Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107.
  A skilled photography profession
  
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