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• Relive Michael Phelps’ 2008 Appearance on Saturday Night Live

  29-05-2020 17:31 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  For the last 45 years, Saturday Night Live has brought American audiences its unique brand of sketch comedy on Saturday nights, launching the careers of some of the world’s most famous comedians. As the show settles into its new virtual format (with some hits and some misses), NBC Sports on Friday is running a marathon of the show hosted by some of the greatest athletes ever.
  Leading off the set, beginning at 7 Eastern Time, is Michael Phelps in hosting appearan
  
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• US Open Qualifier Will Siegel Commits to Michigan For 2025

  10-05-2024 01:52 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw 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.
  Will Siegel from Merrick, New York has announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic careers at Michigan beginning in fall 2025.V
  
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• Reports: Kristof Milak Has Missed 32 of 38 Workouts Since the Hungarian Championships

  10-05-2024 01:38 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  After assuaging some concerns over inconsistent training at the recent Hungarian Championships with a 50.99 in the 100 fly and 1:54.90 in the 200 fly, Hungarian superstar swimmer Kristof Milak has apparently fallen off-track again.
  Under headlines like “Kristof Milak has disappeared again,” Hungarian media is reporting that the 24-year-old World Record holder and Olympic champion has missed 32 out of 38 training sessions in the 27 days since those cha
  
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• Ohio High School State Champion Hayden Hollingsworth Commits to Georgia For 2025

  10-05-2024 00:59 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw 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.
  Hayden Hollingsworth from Columbus, Ohio has announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic careers with the University of Georgia
  
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• Summer Juniors Qualifier Molly Simmons Commits to Wisconsin For 2024

  10-05-2024 00:27 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw 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.
  Molly Simmons from Zionsville, Indiana has announced her commitment to continue his academic and athletic careers at Wisconsin beginning in fall 2
  
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• Two-Time Senegalese Olympic Swimmer Mohamed Diop Elected President of Africa Aquatics

  10-05-2024 00:10 via swimswam.com
  
  By Riley Overend on SwimSwam
  Two-time Senegalese Olympic swimmer Mohamed Diop was elected president of Africa Aquatics at the organization’s annual general meeting last week in Luanda, Angola.
  Diop, 59, represented Senegal at the Seoul Olympics in 1988 and Barcelona Olympics in 1992. In 2021, he became secretary general of Africa Aquatics as well as a member of the World Aquatics (then FINA) Bureau. He has previously served as president of the Senegalese Swimming Federation and vice presid
  
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• House Settlement With NCAA Mulling Revenue-Sharing Agreement With Athletes

  09-05-2024 22:20 via swimswam.com
  
  By Robbie Dickson on SwimSwam
  On April 30, reports surfaced of substantial progress in settlement talks between the NCAA and Jeffrey Kessler and Steve Berman, the lead attorneys in House v. NCAA and Carter v NCAA cases. The result of those settlement talks could be a revenue-sharing model that would drastically alter the landscape of college sports.
  Former Arizona State swimmer Grant House is the lead plaintiff in the House v. NCAA case, which was opened in 2020.
  The revenue share is reported to
  
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• Bukhov Boasts 21.91 50 Free, Linnyk Erases 2008 Record At Ukrainian Championships

  09-05-2024 20:15 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2024 UKRAINIAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSMay 5th – May 8th
  Kupava Pool, Brovary, Ukraine
  LCM (50m)
  ResultsDespite the war with Russia now spanning over 800 days, the 2024 Ukrainian Swimming Championships took place in Brovary over this past week.
  Reigning world champion Vlayslav Bukhov was among the competitors, with the 22-year-old capturing a trio of medals with Paris 2024 in his sights.
  Bukhov topped the men’s 50m free podium in a time of 21.91, earning
  
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• How To Get The 2024 Olympic Preview Magazine With The Walsh Sisters Cover

  09-05-2024 19:21 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. If you want to get ready for U.S. Olympic Trials and Olympic Games action, this issue covers it in detail.  We breakdown all of the races event by event, provide detailed schedules, global television start tim
  
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• Young Stars To Watch At The 2024 Canadian Olympic Trials

  09-05-2024 19:02 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  2024 CANADIAN OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC TRIALSMay 13-19, 2024
  Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre – Toronto, Ontario
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheets
  Live ResultsThere is no shortage of young talent on the rise in Canada, and some of them should make some noise and shake things up at next week’s Olympic Trials.
  Below, find some key names to watch in Toronto.
  2023 Worlds Team Members: Jansen, Finlin & Wigginton
  Three members of Canada’s
  
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• Todd DeSorbo Named USOPC Collegiate Coach of the Year For 2023

  09-05-2024 19:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: USA Swimming
  The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) announced today that USA Swimming’s Head Coach of the 2024 Olympic Women’s Team, Todd DeSorbo, will be recognized as the 2023 Collegiate Coach of the Year.See the USOPC announcement here.“Earning this award for a second time in three years shows the impact Coach DeSorbo makes on our sport and within the Olympic movement,” USA Swimming President and CEO Tim Hinchey III
  
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• Former SMU Coach Steve Collins Among Honorees at Annual CSCAA Awards Celebration

  09-05-2024 18:50 via swimswam.com
  
  By Riley Overend on SwimSwam
  The College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) hosted its annual awards celebration on Monday night in Indianapolis, Indiana.
  Among the honorees was former Southern Methodist University head coach Steve Collins, who was voted as the winner of the National Collegiate and Scholastic Trophy over fellow nominees Anthony Nesty (current Florida head coach) and Kirk Sanocki (former Wingate head coach). The award is considered the CSCAA’s high
  
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• Russian Swimmers Broke World Aquatics Rules At Bosnia & Herzegovina Meet, Source Says

  09-05-2024 18:11 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  In late March we reported how Russian swimmers would be eligible to compete under their national flag at a competition in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with World Aquatics reportedly saying in a statement that the event was not “organized” by them.
  However, a source close to the situation has informed SwimSwam that the meet, called “Swim Wars” held in the city of Banja Luka on April 27-28, required any Russian participation to abide by World Aqua
  
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• Wong Dominates Distance Events, Lopez Leads Mt. Whitney Boys to CIF Central D2 Title

  09-05-2024 17:26 via swimswam.com
  
  By Riley Overend on SwimSwam
  CIF Central Section Division II ChampionshipsMay 1-4, 2024
  Sierra Pacific High School Pool
  Hanford, Calif.
  SCY (25 yards)
  PDF results
  CIF State previewGirls Team ScoresTulare Western – 215.5
  Reedley – 185.5
  Porterville – 168
  Sierra Pacific – 149
  Shafter – 134Coalinga senior Alexa Wong is gearing up to race the 200 freestyle and 500 free at the CIF State Championships this weekend following a distance sweep of the Central section Division
  
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• George Washington NCAA Qualifier Ava Topolewski Withdraws From Transfer Portal

  09-05-2024 17:03 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Just days after entering the NCAA transfer portal, 2024 NCAA qualifier Ava Topolewski of George Washington has withdrawn from the portal.
  Topolewski has been with GWU for the last two years and has two years of eligibility remaining. Head coach Brian Thomas left the program earlier this week which allowed for exceptions to the transfer portal deadline that was at the end of April. Topolewski entered the portal alongside teammate and fellow NCAA qualifier Ava DeAngelis
  
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• UC-San Diego Gains In-State Commitment from US Open Qualifier Bekzhan Yessengeldy (2024)

  09-05-2024 15:56 via swimswam.com
  
  By Mark Wild 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.
  Opting to stay in the sunny climes of southern California, San Diego native Bekzhan Yessengeldy has committed to swim for the University of California &nd
  
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• Former U.S. National Teamer Nick Albiero Makes Brazilian Olympic Team In 200 Fly

  09-05-2024 15:44 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
  SwimSwam Preview
  Start List
  Day 1 Recap | Day 2 Recap
  Live ResultsDay 3 of the 2024 Brazilian Swimming Championships saw national newcomer Nicolas (Nick) Albiero fire off a lifetime best en route to winning the men’s 200m butterfly.
  24-year-old Albiero cranked out a time of 1:55.52 to grab the gold,
  
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• Seto Clocks 1:56.99 200 IM, McEvoy 21.91 50 Free On Day One Of 2024 Sydney Open

  09-05-2024 14:49 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)
  SwimSwam Preview
  Meet Central
  Start List
  Live Results on Meet Mobile: “2024 Sydney Open Meet”We entered day one of the 2024 Sydney Open & Unisport Nationals, a non-Olympic qualifying competition featuring some of the nation’s highest-profile athletes.
  There is also a sprinkling of international athletes such as Dai
  
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• Matt Leach Explains Why Iowa State Was the Best Decision for His Coaching Path and Family

  09-05-2024 13:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwamMatt Leach was recently announced as the new head coach for Iowa State Swimming and Diving. This surprised many as Leach had massive success at his last stop, Washington State, and most likely could have landed a job at a more traditional powerhouse.
  However, Leach explains that his first priority is family and his wife’s parents live nearby. He also dives into his coaching journey and why building a team into a family is much more fulfilling to him than having
  
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• Do You Love Swimming? See 799 Swim Jobs You Might Love

  09-05-2024 12:19 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  Looking for a job in swimming! Go here to see 799 Swim Jobs.
  ASSISTANT DIVING COACH – AUBURN UNIVERSITY
  The Assistant Dive Coach assists the Head Diving Coach in the planning and operation of the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams. This position is responsible for the training and recruitment of male and female divers and assists in all aspects of the team as assigned by the head coach and head diving coach.
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• Fordham Swim & Dive Names Captains For 2024-25 Season

  09-05-2024 12:12 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Fordham Sports
  Bronx, N.Y. – (May 9, 2024) – The Fordham swimming & diving team has elected its captains for the 2024-25 season in a vote held by the team.
  Madeline Bergin and Jessica Zebrowski were voted as team captains for the women’s team with Daniel Langlois and Christian Taylor selected as captains for the men’s team. Marco Petit was voted as diving captain.
  A three-year member of the wome
  
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• Adelaide McRoberts (2024) To Swim and Study at University of Idaho

  09-05-2024 07:23 via swimswam.com
  
  By Claire Wong 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.
  Adelaide McRoberts of Green Bay YMCA in Wisconsin will travel west to Moscow, Idaho to continue her education and swimming career. She currently resides
  
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• Allison Mann (2024) Will Remain In-State to Swim for the San Diego State Aztecs

  09-05-2024 07:22 via swimswam.com
  
  By Claire Wong 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.
  California native Allison Mann of Socal Aquatics Association will remain in-state to swim for the San Diego State University Aztecs. Mann, who hails fro
  
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• World Aquatics Says 2024 Paris Olympic ‘B’ Cut Swimmers “May Not” Qualify Due To Athlete Quota

  09-05-2024 05:47 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Swimmers who have obtained the ‘B’ cut during the 2024 Paris Olympic qualifying period may not make the cut due to the athlete quota.
  The athlete quota for Paris is smaller than it was for the 2020 Games in Tokyo. This summer will only feature 852 swimmers, 26 less than were allowed in Tokyo (878).
  In addition to a lower quota, rules for universality changed earlier this year as athletes are not required for athletes to have competed at either the 2023 or
  
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• Cameron McEvoy And Olivia Wunsch Highlight First Prelims Session Of 2024 Sydney Open

  09-05-2024 03:54 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  2024 SYDNEY OPEN & UNISPORT NATIONALSThursday, May 9th – Saturday, May 11th
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Start List
  Heats Program
  Live Results on Meet Mobile: “2024 Sydney Open Meet”The first preliminary session of the 2024 Sydney Open & Unisport Nationals took place this morning in Australia. A host of significant talent is descending upon the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre over the course of this 3-day meet,
  
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• NCAA Relay All-American Ava Longi Returning to Texas For 5th Year

  09-05-2024 02:58 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2024 NCAA qualifier Ava Longi joins the list of women that will be using their fifth year of eligibility at Texas this upcoming season. Longi spent her undergrad career with the Longhorns.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Ava Longi (@avaklongi)As a freshman, Longi finished her season with Big 12s and at the American Short Course Championships. She swam best times of a 23.07 in the 50 free and 54.16 in the 100 fly. She finished her sophomore season at Big 12s
  
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• 2024 NCAA ‘B’ Finalist Abby Arens Transferring to Texas For 5th Year

  09-05-2024 02:27 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2024 NCAA ‘B’ finalist in the 100 butterfly Abby Arens has announced she will transfer to Texas to use her COVID-19 fifth year. Arens spent her undergraduate career with NC State.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Abby Arens (@abby.arens)Arens made NCAAs in all four of her seasons with NC State. As a freshman, she finished 26th in the 200 breast, 29th in the 100 breast, and 45th in the 200 IM. She also swam on the team’s 800 free relay.
  She
  
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• Lexi Stephens Earns Olympic Trial Cut With 2:12.62 200 Back At NOVA LC Kick Off

  09-05-2024 01:27 via swimswam.com
  
  By Casey Murphy on SwimSwam
  2024 VA NOVA LC KICK OffApril 26-28, 2024
  Richmond, Virginia
  LCM (50 meters)
  Results on Meet Mobile: “NOVA LC Kick Off”Poseidon Swimming’s Lexi Stephens booked her ticket to the Olympic Trials in the LCM 200 back to highlight the 2024 VA NOVA LC Kick Off meet, which took place April 26-28 in Richmond, Virginia.
  Stephens dropped a time of 2:12.62 in the 200 back at the meet to dip under the Olympic Trials cut of 2:13.59. She clocked her previous best
  
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• Andrew Billitto Transferring to Florida Atlantic After Freshman Season With Auburn

  08-05-2024 23:40 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Andrew Billitto has announced he will transfer to Florida Atlantic University (FAU) after spending this past season as a freshman with Auburn.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Andrew Billitto (@andrewbillitto_)Billitto swam numerous best times this past season at midseasons as he swam a 20.42 in prelims fo the 50 free and a 48.43 in prelims of the 100 back. He finished his season at the James Martin Invite after not swimming at SECs. There he swam a season b
  
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• Sarah Pauley Transferring to James Madison After 1 Season With Campbell

  08-05-2024 22:02 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Sarah Pauley will transfer to James Madison after spending the 2022-2023 season with Campbell. She has three years of eligibility remaining.
  Pauley originally is from Gurley, Alabama and swam at Campbell as a freshman before swimming with Nationals Capital Swim Club (NCAP) this past season.
  As a senior in high school, Pauley won the Alabama High School 6A-7A state title in the 500 freestyle as he swam a personal best time of a 5:03.85. She also helped her school&rsquo
  
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