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• Leonie Beck knackt Normzeit über 400 m Freistil

  14-04-2019 18:23 via swimswam.com
  By Daniela Kapser on SwimSwam
  Swim Open Stockholm 201912. bis 15. April 2019
  Stockholm, Schweden
  Veranstaltungsseite
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  ErgebnisAm vorletzten Finalabend stehen aus deutscher Sicht noch viele spannende Entscheidungen in Stockholm statt. Fünf junge deutsche Toptalente werden im Finale über 400 m Freistil starten: Sarah Köhler, Reva Foos, Leonie Beck, Lea Boy und Isabel Gose. Über 100 m Freistil greifen Damian Wierling, Josha Salchow und Christoph Fildebrandt ihre Saiso
  
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• Qatar Joins the Bidding for the 2036 Olympic Games After 2016 and 2020 Misses

  03-05-2024 00:08 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  The small oil-rich Middle Eastern nation of Qatar has formally launched its bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympic Games. Those Games are the next up for grabs after the Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympics.
  The move was first telegraphed in 2022 in the wake of hosting the FIFA Men’s World Cup in soccer, but this week gained traction with domestic reports that proper bid files are being prepared.
  Qatar would be the smallest nation by population to host
  
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• Pitt Associate Head Coach Roman Willets Announces He Will Step Away From Coaching

  02-05-2024 22:51 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  University of Pittsburgh associate head coach Roman Willets has announced that he will step away from coaching after 10+ years.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Roman Willets (@roman_willets)“I have recently made the decision to step away from coaching. It has been an amazing 10+ years and I could not be more thankful for the journey and all those that I’ve had the opportunity to work with along the way. Especially all the members of the tea
  
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• 2024 SwimTech Gainesville’s High Performance Swim Camp – Sign Up Today

  02-05-2024 22:33 via swimswam.com
  
  By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam2024 SWIMTECH GAINESVILLE’S HIGH PERFORMANCE SWIM CAMPHOSTED IN GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
  Session 1
  July 28th – August 2nd, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  About Swim Camp
  SwimTech Gainesville High Performance Swim Camp is the perfect opportunity for swimmers to take their skills and performance to the next level. What makes STG’s High Performance camp unique is the size of the camp and expertise of the coaches that will work with your swimmer EVERY sess
  
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• Arizona State NCAA Qualifier Ieva Maluka Transferring to Georgia

  02-05-2024 21:55 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Ieva Maluka has announced her transfer to Georgia after spending her freshman and sophomore seasons at Arizona State. She entered the transfer portal at the beginning of April.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Ieva Maļuka (@ievamalukaa)As a freshman, Maluka finished her season at Pac-12s as she did not make NCAAs. There she was highlighted by a 6th place finish in the 200 IM as she swam a personal best 1:57.37.
  Maluka showed great improvement during her
  
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• Finn Winkler Enters Transfer Portal After Freshman Season At Texas

  02-05-2024 20:24 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  After spending his freshman season with Texas, Finn Winkler has entered the transfer portal. Winkler has three years of eligibility remaining.
  Winkler committed to Texas in February 2023 and arrived this past fall. Most of his season best times came from midseason last November. At midseason, he swam personal best times in the 50 (20.40), 100 (44.52), and 200 (1:37.78) freestyles. Primarily an IMer and backstroker arriving to Texas, Winkler began to focus on the frees
  
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• Entries Released For 2024 Sydney Open & Unisport Nationals

  02-05-2024 20:18 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2024 SYDNEY OPEN & UNISPORT NATIONALSThursday, May 9th – Saturday, May 11th
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Start ListWhile not an Olympic-qualifying competition, the 2024 Sydney Open & Unisport Nationals competition is an important stepping stone between last month’s Australian National Championships and next month’s Paris 2024 Trials.
  A host of significant talent is set to descend upon the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic
  
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• SEC Announces Brad Davis Community Service Award Winners

  02-05-2024 19:49 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: SEC Sports
  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 2, 2024) – The Southeastern Conference has announced the male and female Brad Davis Community Service Award Winners for each of its 14 member institutions.
  The school award winners are nominees for the Male and Female Brad Davis Community Service Leaders of the Year which will be announced later in May.
  The school winners will each receive a $5,000 post-graduate scholarship provided by the SEC.
  The SEC Community Servic
  
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• Olympic Roster Slots On The Line At 2024 Brazilian Championships

  02-05-2024 19:39 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2024 BRAZILIAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSMonday, May 6th – Saturday, May 11th
  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Brazilian Olympic Selection Criteria
  Start List
  Live ResultsThe 2024 Brazilian Swimming Championships kick off on Monday, May 6th from Rio de Janeiro, site of the 2016 Olympic Games.
  The championships represent an Olympic qualifying opportunity for the nation’s swimmers, with athletes vying for slots on the roster if they achieve the CBDA-m
  
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• Aquatics GB Announces Roster of 13 For 2024 European Championships In Belgrade

  02-05-2024 19:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  13 swimmers will be representing Great Britain at the European Championships in Belgrade, Serbia next month. The roster includes 3 swimmers that are slated to compete in the marathon swimming event, while 10 are focused on the pool swimming events. The marathon will take place on June 12th before pool action kicks off from the 17th through the 23rd.
  Team GB’s roster is led by Ed Mildred, a medalist at the 2022 European Championships in Rome. At that meet, he cla
  
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• 2024 University of Wisconsin Badger Swim Camps – Sign Up Today

  02-05-2024 17:42 via swimswam.com
  
  By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam
  The University of Wisconsin Badger Swim camps provide an enjoyable, challenging learning experience for campers. Come join us and the Soderholm Family Aquatic Center located within the Nicholas Recreation Center on the beautiful campus of the University of Wisconsin. Our various camps focus on different aspects of being a successful swimmer. All sessions of Badger Sports Camps are open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level and/or
  
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• IOC Names 36 Athletes to the Paris 2024 Refugee Olympic Team

  02-05-2024 16:52 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  The International Olympic Committee has named 36 athletes from 11 countries to the Refugee Olympic Team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, marking the largest such team since the program was introduced for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
  The team was approved by the IOC’s Executive Board and relied on the United Nations’ Refugee Agency to verify refugee status. The IOC says that it considered “first and foremost, each athlete’s sporting performance.&
  
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• USADA Puts WADA On Blast For Sweeping “23 Positive Tests Under The Carpet”

  02-05-2024 16:50 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has not been quiet in the wake of news that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for an illegal substance prior to the Tokyo Olympics and were cleared to compete, and the organization continued to call for transparency on Wednesday.
  USADA slammed the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) with a lengthy statement that included them picking apart WADA’s FAQ document published April 29 that aims to address why it handled th
  
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• Jennifer Mangum Named Diving Coach At UTRGV

  02-05-2024 15:51 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: UTRGV Athletics
  RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros head swimming & diving coach Betsy Graham announced on Wednesday the hiring of Jennifer Mangum as diving coach.
  When UT Permian Basin (UTPB) started their diving program in 2017, they turned to Mangum who guided the program to great heights. As head diving coach, Mangum saw two First Team NCAA Division II All-Americans and eight Honor
  
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• The Hungry Swimmer: Almond Flour Banana Bread

  02-05-2024 14:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Ari Meyer on SwimSwam
  Whether you’re gearing up for a competition or winding down after a rigorous training session, indulging in a slice of this wholesome treat will be sure to replenish your energy and keep you swimming strong!
  Here is my take on a classic banana bread with a twist- almond flour. Almond flour is one of my favorite swaps for a regular flour because of the nutritional advantages almond flour naturally contains over regular flour. Almond flour is nutrient-dense, meaning
  
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• Do You Love Swimming? See 787 Swim Jobs You Might Love

  02-05-2024 12:43 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  Looking for a job in swimming! Go here to see 787 Swim Jobs.
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  HTX Swims is looking for knowledgeable, motivated, and experienced swim coaches. We are a coach-owned swim team built by professionals passionate about the sport of swimming. HTX Swims operates inside the inner loop of Houston out of multiple locations. If you are in the Houston area and have the desired qualifications we wo
  
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• Georgia’s Bradley Dunham Named SEC Brad Davis Community Service Award Winner

  02-05-2024 12:05 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Georgia Athletics
  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – University of Georgia graduate student-athletes Caitlin Lyons and Bradley Dunham were named institutional winners of the Southeastern Conference Brad Davis Community Service Award, as announced by the league office Thursday morning.
  Lyons and Dunham will each receive a $5,000 post-graduate scholarship from the SEC and will be nominees for the Male and Female Brad Davis Community Service Leaders of the Year to be an
  
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• Daily Swim Coach Workout #958

  02-05-2024 07:39 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:  Speed and Power
  Target age group:  15-18 years old
  Target level:  Senior Age Gr
  
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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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• How Fast Will Katie Ledecky Swim At U.S. Olympic Trials?

  02-05-2024 02:46 via swimswam.com
  
  By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam
  7-time Olympic champion Katie Ledecky is in her third year at Florida under Coach Anthony Nesty, and she feels she’s grown in his training group.  I raced Nesty back in the early 1990s, and he was a sprinter. I never thought Nesty would be a distance swim coach, but Ledecky says her conversations with Florida alums about the kinds of  workouts Nesty did paints a different story. Ledecky thinks Nesty was a distance swimmer at heart.
  In this in
  
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• US anti-doping agency attacks Wada’s ‘half-truths’ over Chinese swimmers

  01-05-2024 23:25 via theguardian.com
  
  Swimmers were cleared of doping after positive testsUsada says Wada guilty of ‘failing all clean athletes’The US Anti-Doping Agency (Usada) criticised the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) on Wednesday for “doubling down on half-truths” after the global body published a document outlining its handling of a case involving Chinese swimmers.Wada has been under fire since the New York Times reported last month that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for trimetazidine before th
  
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• Luke Miller Swims 52.32 100 Fly At 2024 TAC Titans Spring Sprint Meet

  01-05-2024 22:05 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  2024 TAC Titans Long Course Spring Sprint MeetApril 19-21, 2024
  Cary, North Carolina
  LCM (50 meters)
  Results on Meet Mobile: “2024 TAC Titans LC Spring Sprint Meet”The 2024 TAC Titans Long Course Sprint meet was held from April 19th through the 21st in Cary, North Carolina. The meet featured collegiate and professional swimmers from NC State as well as multiple club teams.
  NC State’s Luke Miller won the 100 butterfly in 52.32, which puts him just a f
  
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• NCAA Relay Champion Coby Carrozza Returning To Texas For Fifth Year

  01-05-2024 20:56 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Coby Carrozza has announced on Instagram that he will stay at Texas to use his COVID-19 fifth year during the 2024-2025 season.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Coby Carrozza (@cobycarrozza)Carrozza spent the last four years at Texas. As a freshman, Carrozza won the Big 12 title in the 500 freestyle. He went on to swim at NCAAs and swam a best time in the 200 freestyle in prelims with a 1:32.70 to finish 9th in prelims. In finals, he swam a 1:33.30 for 14th.
  
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• International Swimmers Offered Financial Incentives To Compete In China In World Cup Series

  01-05-2024 20:39 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  As reported by the Herald Sun, international swimmers who win medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics could be offered appearance money to compete in the three stops at the World Cup. One of the stops of the 2024 World Cup series is in Shanghai, China.
  The proposed money was originally an idea to give more money to swimmers after it was announced that Paris Gold Medalists in track and field would win $50,000 (USD).
  The plan for swimmers includes that some of the biggest sta
  
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• Futures Qualifier Brady Farren Commits To Tampa For 2024-2025

  01-05-2024 20:31 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.
  Brady Farren has announced his commitment to further his academic and athletic career at the University of Tampa. Farren is from Westerville, Ohio,
  
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• Winter Juniors Qualifier Abigail Perry Hands Verbal To OSU (2025)

  01-05-2024 20:26 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.
  Abigail Perry has announced her verbal commitment to further her academic and athletic career at the Ohio State University. Perry hails from Monume
  
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• Aidan Kreiley Transferring to St Bonaventure For 5th Year With Conference Leading Times

  01-05-2024 20:04 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Aidan Kreiley has announced his transfer to St. Bonaventure to use his 5th year of eligibility. Kreiley spent her undergrad career at Louisville.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Aidan Kreiley (@aidan.kreiley)As a freshman, Kreiley swam best times at ACCs in both breaststroke events. He made the ‘C’ final in the 200 breast and finished 17th in a 1:55.95. He also was 25th in the 100 brest in a 54.32 and 47th in the 200 IM in a 1:52.08. The summer
  
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• 2020 US Tokyo Olympian Jake Mitchell Returning to Florida For Fifth Year

  01-05-2024 19:48 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2020 Tokyo Olympian for the United States Jake Mitchell has announced he will return to Florida to use his COVID-19 fifth year. Mitchell split his time as an undergrad spending two years at Michigan and two at Florida.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Jake Mitchell (@jake.mitchell1)As a freshman, Mitchell won the Big Ten title in the 500 free swimming a 4:12.92. He went on to swim at NCAAs but missed finals as he swam a 4:17.57 in the 500 free for 28th. His
  
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• Thomas Heilman’s Four Wins Among Highlights At 2024 Helen Wang Sunflower Classic

  01-05-2024 19:19 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  2024 Helen Wang Sunflower ClassicApril 25-28, 2024
  Jeff Rouse Swim and Sport CenterStafford, Virginia
  LCM (50 meters)
  Results on Meet Mobile: “2024 Helen Wang Sunflower Classic”The 2024 Helen Wang Sunflower Classic was held at the Jeff Rouse Swim and Sport Center this past weekend. The three day competition served as an opportunity to get some long course racing in, while some used it as a chance to target qualifying times for the U.S. Olympic Trials.
  Amon
  
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• Swimming Roster Index For The 2024 Olympic Games

  01-05-2024 17:51 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  Around the world, nations are setting and finalizing their rosters for the Paris Summer Olympics. We’re keeping track of every roster we can find in this handy index.
  We’ll continue updating this index throughout the coming weeks, adding in rosters as they are set and/or finalized. We’ll do our best to keep up with additional qualifiers and to add in rosters as they become available. If you have a link to an official roster not linked below, let us kno
  
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