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• Lower Bowl Tickets for 2020 US Olympic Trials Are Almost Sold Out Already

  01-07-2019 17:43 via swimswam.com
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  Tickets for the 2020 US Olympic Swimming Trials in Omaha, Nebraska are now on sale, and within 20 minutes of opening, all seats in the lower bowl of the arena were almost sold out.Read about pricing breakdowns here.
  Buy tickets here.As of posting, the only tickets available in the lower bowl are $530 all-session tickets at the turn end of the pool. Several hundred of those seats remain along with ample inventory in the 2nd level.
  This anecdotally seems to be by-far th
  
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• Letter To Kamilia: Katinka Hosszu’s Path Aiming For Her 6th OG, From Her Perspective

  26-06-2024 21:24 via swimswam.com
  
  By Aglaia Pezzato on SwimSwam
  This article originally appeared in the 2024 Swimsuit issue of SwimSwam Magazine. At that time Katinka Hosszu was looking for qualifying for her 6th Olympic Games after giving birth her first child, Kamilia.    Subscribe for the Magazine here.
  LETTER TO KAMILIA
  By Katinka Hosszu and Aglaia Pezzato
  Dear Kamilia,
  As I write this letter, which is for you but perhaps also a bit for me, you smile at me from the bed in a hotel room. We all came this ti
  
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• Katie Grimes FULL 2024 US Olympic Trials Mixed Zone Interview

  26-06-2024 21:19 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  2024 U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALSJune 15-23, 2024
  Lucas Oil Stadium — Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Live Results
  SwimSwam Preview Index
  Katie Grimes spoke with the media the morning after taking on a 400 IM/200 Free double in Indianapolis. Grimes spoke on qualifying for the Olympics in both pool and open water events and how she manages a double like hers at the Olympic Trials vs a normal club competition.
  This interview occurred on Day 4 of the Olympic
  
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• Swimmers And Storylines To Watch At the 2024 U.S. Para Swimming Trials

  26-06-2024 21:05 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam
  2024 U.S. Para Swimming TrialsJune 27 – 29, 2024
  Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center — Minneapolis, MN
  50 meters (LCM)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheet (pre-scratch)Already fighting off post-meet blues from the U.S. Olympic Trials wrapping up this past weekend in Indianapolis? Fear not, because the 2024 U.S. Para Swimming Trials are taking place this June 27 – 29 and will help fill the void.
  Over three days at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center in Minneapolis,
  
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• TopTenTweets: Regan Smith Called Her Shot in the 100 Back

  26-06-2024 20:52 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam
  Welcome back for another round of TopTenTweets and this time, it’s all about the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials that just wrapped up in Indianapolis, IN. Swimming Twitter is at it’s best during a big meet, and you didn’t let us down this week. It was tough to narrow it down to just ten entries, but here’s what we’ve come up with (plus an honorable mention for a theme of the week).
  Honorable Mention:
  There was a lot of discussion online this w
  
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• USA Swimming Named In Lawsuit Accusing Coach Joe Bernal of Sexual Abuse

  26-06-2024 20:40 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  Former high-level swimmer Amanda Le is accusing coach Joe Bernal of sexually abusing her 15 years ago and alleges that USA Swimming and other organizations failed to stop it.
  Le, who trained with Bernal from 2006 until 2010, filed a lawsuit against “the individuals and corporate entities who let a known child rapist work as a youth swim coach, who supported him with infrastructure, position, and prestige for decades, and who allowed him full access to a
  
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• Gretchen Walsh’s Instagram Following Jumped by 68% During US Olympic Trials

  26-06-2024 20:07 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  Nine straight days of primetime coverage on free-to-air NBC was a huge boon for the marketability of swimming, but it was also a huge boon for swimmers’ individual brands – at least those who took advantage.
  While some athletes chose to stay out of the spotlight during last week’s Olympic Trials, skipping or delaying media access, Walsh took full advantage of her World Record and was rewarded with a huge boost in social media following – which
  
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• SwimSwam’s Awards For The 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials

  26-06-2024 18:16 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  2024 U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALSJune 15-23, 2024
  Lucas Oil Stadium — Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Live ResultsWith the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials coming to a close on Sunday night, it’s time for SwimSwam to hand out some electronic hardware to the swimmers who stood out over nine days of racing at Lucas Oil Stadium.
  MALE SWIMMER OF THE MEET: CHRIS GUILIANO
  Chris Guiliano came into the meet as one of the favorites to qualify for the Olympic team,
  
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• Michael Phelps urges 'lifetime ban' for athletes caught doping – video

  26-06-2024 17:54 via theguardian.com
  
  Michael Phelps called for a lifetime ban on athletes caught doping because he does not want children growing up 'thinking that it's only doping and cheating' that will result in success. The 23-time Olympic gold-winning swimmer made the comments during testimony before a House of Representatives subcommittee, following revelations that 23 Chinese swimmers had tested positive for a banned heart medication ahead of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 but were allowed by the World Anti-Doping Agency to comp
  
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• Brian Hansbury Named Next Head Coach Of Division I Manhattan College

  26-06-2024 17:33 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Division I Manhattan College has announced Brian Hansbury will be the next head coach of its men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs.
  “I wouldn’t be here without the support of Athletic Director Irma Garcia, Deputy Athletic Director Anthony Kurtin, and Senior Associate Athletic Director of Compliance Ann Gulino,” Hansbury said. “When I first met them and heard of their plan for Manhattan College and the swimming and diving pr
  
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• Summer Juniors Qualifier Scarlett McGlinchey Sends Verbal To Duke (2025)

  26-06-2024 17:19 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 Scarlett McGlinchey has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Duke University. McGlinchey is fr
  
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• Butterflyer Sarah Dingus Announces Commitment To SLU (2024)

  26-06-2024 17:10 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.
  Sarah Dingus has announced her commitment to further her education and swimming career at St. Louis University, beginning this fall with the 2024-2
  
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• Florida Southern Adds U.S. Open Qualifier Michael Tretyakov For 2024-2025

  26-06-2024 17:02 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.
  Michael Tretyakov of Madison, Alabama, has announced his commitment to swim and study at Florida Southern College. Tretyakov, a USA Swimming Schola
  
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• NCAA Champion, King Of The “Dirty Double” Brendan Burns Retiring From Competitive Swimming

  26-06-2024 16:44 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Three-time individual NCAA Champion Brendan Burns has announced his retirement from competitive swimming. Burns spent his collegiate career with Indiana.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Brendan Burns (@_brendanburns)Burns finished up his career after swimming at US Olympic Trials last week. He finished 30th in the 200 free, 43rd in the 200 back, and 54th in the 100 fly.
  Burns returned for his fifth year this past season with the Hoosiers and helped the prog
  
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• Italy Announces 2024 Olympic Swimming Roster

  26-06-2024 16:31 via swimswam.com
  
  By Giusy Cisale on SwimSwam
  The Italian Swimming Federation has formalised the national team that will compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The swimming events will take place at the La Defense Arena from 27 July to 4 August.read here the full SwimSwam swimming roster index for the 2024 Olympic GamesThe Italian team is made up of veterans and rookies. Gregorio Paltrinieri, Sara Franceschi, and Margherita Panziera are the most experienced members of the team. Paltrineri has competed in four Olympi
  
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• Notre Dame Launching External Review of “Culture” Issues In Men’s Swim & Dive Program

  26-06-2024 15:48 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  The University of Notre Dame has hired a law firm to conduct an external review of its men’s swimming & diving program after the school was informed of “potential issues with the culture” within the team.
  According to an email obtained by Sports Illustrated‘s Pat Forde, Notre Dame Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua informed all of the school’s athletics staff of the review on Tuesday after meeting with the program.Sour
  
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• Beyond “Call Me Maybe”: Music Video Proposals for U.S. Olympic Swim Team

  26-06-2024 15:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Contributors on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Charles Hartley
  There’s a very important question we all need to be swim noodling about and that is which music video the U.S. Olympic swimming team will need to create on their way to Paris this summer as a follow-up to the “Call Me Maybe” video sensation when they went to London in 2012.
  You remember that eye candy 12 years back, all the swimmers dancing down the aisles of the airplane on their way to the games, freely sliding do
  
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• Michael Phelps says US athletes losing faith in Wada before Paris Olympics

  26-06-2024 13:35 via theguardian.com
  
  23-time Olympic champion testified before CongressWada criticized over handling of Chinese swimming caseUS Olympic athletes have lost faith in the World Anti-Doping Agency to rid their sports of cheaters before next month’s summer Games in Paris, two former gold medalists told a House subcommittee on Tuesday night.
  The testimony by Michael Phelps and Allison Schmitt followed revelations this spring that 23 Chinese swimmers had tested positive for a banned heart medication before the Tokyo
  
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• Todd DeSorbo FULL 2024 US Trials Mixed Zone Interview (UVA Swimmers, 800 Fr-R, & LCM vs SCY)

  26-06-2024 13:11 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  2024 U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALSJune 15-23, 2024
  Lucas Oil Stadium — Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Live Results
  SwimSwam Preview Index
  Virginia head coach and 2024 US Women’s Olympic head coach Todd DeSorbo spoke with the media during the 2024 US Olympic Trials. DeSorbo covered a myriad of topics, including a number of his swimmers and how they performed in Indianapolis, his thoughts on the women’s 800 Free Relay heading into Paris, and his
  
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• Shaw on quest for Paralympic medal double

  26-06-2024 13:08 via bbc.com
  
  Swimmer Toni Shaw hopes home comforts in the build-up to this summer’s Paralympic Games will help her bid to claim another medal.
  
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• ‘It’s been a long and wild ride’: Australia’s Olympic swim star Cate Campbell retires

  26-06-2024 12:37 via theguardian.com
  
  Four-time gold medallist had missed out on selection for Paris‘I am entering my cheerleading era,’ says 32-year-oldCate Campbell has officially announced her retirement after falling short in her bid to become the first Australian swimmer to race at five Olympics. The four-time Olympic gold medallist missed out on selection for the Paris Games in the 100m and 50m freestyle events at the recent trials in Brisbane.The 32-year-old made her retirement official on Wednesday in an emotiona
  
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• Wada cannot be trusted after doping scandal - Phelps

  26-06-2024 12:12 via bbc.com
  
  Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, says the World Anti-Doping Agency cannot be trusted to enforce its policies.
  
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• How Accurate Were SwimSwam’s Way-Too-Early Olympic Trials Picks?

  25-06-2024 21:48 via swimswam.com
  
  By Yanyan Li on SwimSwam
  On January 27, 2023, myself (Yanyan Li), Braden Keith, Sophie Kaufman, Robert Gibbs, Nicole Miller, Anya Pelshaw, and James Sutherland put together SwimSwam’s way-too-early 2024 U.S. Olympic trials predictions, around a year and a half before the competition began. Now that the meet has concluded, let’s take a look back at our predictions to see how accurate we were.To look at the original prediction article, click here.Final Results
  Before calculating the fi
  
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• Reviewing SwimSwam’s 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Event Predictions – Men’s Edition

  25-06-2024 21:26 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  2024 U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALSJune 15-23, 2024
  Lucas Oil Stadium — Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Live Results
  SwimSwam Preview IndexThe U.S. Olympic Trials can be wildly unpredictable, and that proved to be the case last week as an unforgettable nine days of racing in Indianapolis saw its fair share of surprises, though a lot of the big stars made good on their status as pre-race favorites.
  SwimSwam’s official picks tied for 34th out of nearl
  
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• 14-year-old Audrey Derivaux on Swimming in an Olympic Trials Final: “It was insane crazy”

  25-06-2024 21:07 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  2024 U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALSJune 15-23, 2024
  Lucas Oil Stadium — Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Live Results
  SwimSwam Preview Index
  Jersey Wahoo Audrey Derivaux has already accomplished a lot in her short swimming career, and this week in Indianapolis she added to the list. On day 3 of the US Olympic Trials, Derivaux made the final of the women’s 400 IM, clocking a personal best of 4:45.23 in the prelims.
  Read the full story on SwimSwam: 14-ye
  
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• My Five Favorite Moments of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials

  25-06-2024 20:41 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Contributors on SwimSwam
  Note that this is the author’s top five moments of the Trials and does not necessarily represent SwimSwam’s views.
  Courtesy: Charles Hartley
  An American celebration took place last week in Indianapolis where the country’s fastest swimmers competed to qualify for the Paris Olympics coming soon this summer. There were so many inspiring moments but five stand out as my favorites for us to remember for four years until the Los Angeles U.S. Trial
  
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• Versatility Reigns Supreme For The 2024 U.S. Women’s Olympic Swim Team

  25-06-2024 20:20 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Contributors on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Karen Gleason
  The 2024 Paris Olympics showcase the remarkable range and versatility of the U.S. swimmers. Both the men’s and women’s teams display exceptional talent. However, the women’s team stands out, particularly in its ability to cover a wide array of events and distances.
  Women’s VisualMen’s VisualA remarkable 10 female swimmers have qualified for multiple events, spanning all 14 Olympic disciplines. Both individ
  
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• Maiya Otsuka Named Acting Head Coach of UMass Women’s Program

  25-06-2024 20:10 via swimswam.com
  
  By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam
  Maiya Otsuka has been named the acting head coach of the women’s swimming and diving program at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and will be kicking off her first season at the helm in the fall of 2024.
  Otsuka is stepping into her new role after spending nine seasons as an assistant coach for the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams. She is replacing Sean Clark, who is leaving the position after serving as the men’s and women
  
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• European Junior Champion Diver Rebecca Ciancaglini Commits to Cal (2024)

  25-06-2024 18:49 via swimswam.com
  
  By Casey Murphy 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.
  Italian diver Rebecca Ciancaglini has verbally committed to study and dive at the University of California-Berkeley under Pei Lin, a three-time NCAA ru
  
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• The Most Popular American Swimmers Ahead of the Paris Olympic Games

  25-06-2024 18:43 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  Courtesy of SwimOutlet, a SwimSwam partner.Katie Ledecky is the most popular American swimmer ahead of the Paris Olympics- with an average 99,625 monthly searches across the US
  Caeleb Dressel is the second most hyped swimmer- with an Instagram following of 627,000
  Newly qualified swimmers Bella Sims and Katie Grimes rank in the top 20- beating several other established competitorsA new index study released by SwimOutlet reveals the most popu
  
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