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• UNLV Hires Dan Carrington as Assistant Swim Coach

  06-09-2024 16:32 via swimswam.com
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  Dan Carrington, formerly an associate head coach at Penn State, has been hired as an assistant coach at UNLV, the school announced on Thursday.
  “We are excited to welcome Dan to the Rebel family,” said new UNLV head swimming & diving coach Pat Ota. “Dan brings a wealth of knowledge, coaching great athletes and working with Power-4 programs. Dan’s commitment to the student-athletes and passion for their success is unmatched and they will gre
  
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• Princeton Women’s Head Swimming & Diving Coach Position Endowed

  16-09-2024 22:10 via swimswam.com
  
  By Will Baxley on SwimSwam
  An anonymous donor made a gift of at least $2.5 million to endow the women’s head swimming & diving coach position at Princeton University.
  “Head Coach endowments are so impactful for our programs,” said Princeton Athletic Director John Mack. “We are thrilled that the swimming & diving programs will benefit in such a meaningful way.”
  At Princeton, a gift of $2.5 million endows a head coaching position while a $1 million gift endows
  
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• Greg Harden, Legendary Michigan Mental Health Coach Who Worked With Phelps, Dies At 75

  16-09-2024 20:35 via swimswam.com
  By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam
  Greg Harden, longtime Michigan Athletics mental coach, passed away after surgery complications at 75, the university announced in a statement last week. Harden worked at Michigan for 34 years, beginning in 1986. In 2019, he transitioned from full-time into an advisory role. He also spent the past three seasons working with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
  During his more than four-decade-long career as an athletics counselor, Harden worked with thousands of student-athletes
  
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• Greg Harden, Legendary Michigan Mental Coach Who Worked With Phelps, Dies At 75

  16-09-2024 20:35 via swimswam.com
  By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam
  Greg Harden, longtime Michigan Athletics mental coach, passed away after surgery complications at 75, the university announced in a statement last week. Harden worked at Michigan for 34 years, beginning in 1986. In 2019, he transitioned from full-time into an advisory role. He also spent the past three seasons working with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
  During his more than four-decade-long career as an athletics counselor, Harden worked with thousands of student-athletes
  
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• Leon Marchand Returns to Training Today; Plans to Swim World SC Championships

  16-09-2024 19:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  After about six weeks away from the pool post-Olympics, French swimmer Leon Marchand returns to training today in France in preparations for a deep dive into the international short course meters season.
  During his break, Marchand spent time travelling – including going on stage with DJ David Guetta in the famous party mecca of Ibiza, Spain.View this post on InstagramA post shared by David Guetta (@davidguetta)He was also honored as the rank of Chevali
  
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• Winter Juniors Finalist & Texas Highschool State Runner-Up Raphael Wang Commits to Duke (2025

  16-09-2024 17:20 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.
  A senior at Westwood High School in Austin Texas, Raphael Wang, has announced his intentions to swim at Duke this time next year.
   
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• Jr Pan Pacs Champion Imafuku Takes 400 Free To Close Out JPN Sports Festival

  16-09-2024 16:45 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  78th NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL (JPN)Saturday, September 14th – Monday, September 16th
  Sunrise Park, Saga Prefecture, Japan
  Meet Central
  LCM (50m)
  Day 1 Recap/Day 2 Recap
  ResultsDay 3 Highlights
  The 78th Japanese National Sports Fetival wrapped up tonight from Sunrise Park pool with the final session of action on the more subdued side to what we’ve seen thus far.
  However, Ruka Takezawa won the women’s 400m free decisively, putting up a time of 4:11.06 to
  
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• Breaking Down The Olympic Finals In Paris: Event-By-Event Tracker

  16-09-2024 16:23 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  SwimSwam has been diving deep into the advanced statistics of some of the Olympic finals we saw this past summer in Paris, using data supplied by the French Swimming Federation.See the data hub here.On top of the information provided on any given results page, reaction time and 50-meter splits, the French Swimming Federation has provided data on underwater splits, ‘over the water’/swimming splits, the speeds reached by each athlete at various points of
  
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• NC State’s 2024-25 Schedule Includes Marquee Quad Meet With Texas, UVA & ASU

  16-09-2024 15:27 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: NC State Athletics
  RALEIGH, N.C. – NC State swimming and diving and head coach Braden Holloway released the Wolfpack’s 2024-25 competition slate for both its men’s and women’s teams on Thursday afternoon.
  The Wolfpack will host three home meets at the Willis R. Casey Aquatic Center this season, opening the campaign against Arizona State on Oct. 25-26. NC State also welcomes North Carolina (Jan. 17) and UNCW (Jan. 31) to Ral
  
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• Kate Douglass’ Advantage off The Walls Paramount In Winning 200 Breast Gold

  16-09-2024 15:25 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Contributors on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Dominique Hérailh
  This data is courtesy of the French Swimming Federation.
  The French Swimming Federation has released detailed statistics on all the swimming finals at the Paris Olympics, and in this article, we’ll break down the final of the women’s 200 breaststroke.See The Men’s 200 Fly Breakdown Here
  See The Men’s 200 Breast Breakdown Here
  See The Men’s 200 IM Breakdown Here
  See The Men’s 200 Free
  
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• A3 Performance Named Official Swimwear Partner of the Costa Rica Federation of Aquatic Sports

  16-09-2024 15:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  A3 Performance has been a SwimSwam partner since 2012.
  Oconomowoc, WI, September 16th, 2024 – A3 Performance, a global leader in competitive swimwear and gear, is proud to announce its new partnership as the official swimwear partner of the Costa Rica Federation of Aquatic Sports (FECODA). This collaboration marks a significant step forward for both organizations in their shared mission to elevate the sport of swimming in Costa Rica and empower athle
  
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• The Hungry Swimmer: Egg Roll In A Bowl

  16-09-2024 14:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sophia Vale on SwimSwam
  This protein and veggie-packed recipe makes a terrific meal-prep option that will set you up with ready-to-go healthy dinners or lunches for a week. It yields about 6–8 servings depending on your portion size. Serve it with rice and steamed broccoli to make it go a little further or, for a KETO-friendly option, eat it as-is!
  Ingredients2 lbs of 80/20 ground beef
  1 cabbage (shredded; about 4-5 cups)
  3 large carrots (shredded, about 1.5-2 cups)
  1 tbsp fresh ground
  
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• Torri Huske on Winning Gold, Relay Starts, and The Public Under-appreciating Silver/Bronze

  16-09-2024 13:48 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwamTorri Huske finished 4th in the 100 fly at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. A year later, she won the world title in the same event. At the next year’s world championships after taking on an extreme course load at Stanford, still managed a bronze in the event. And finally, in Paris, Huske topped the podium once again… plus much, much more.
  It’s no exaggeration to say the Paris Olympics was Torri’s best international competition to date. Not o
  
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• SwimSwam’s Official Ballot for the 2024 Golden Goggles Awards

  16-09-2024 13:45 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  The 2024 Golden Goggles Awards are heading to the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, just footsteps from Lucas Oil Stadium that played host to the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials in June, home to the largest crowds that swimming has ever seen, at least in the modern era.
  The city will now welcome back the sport’s best, this time trading their suits and goggles for different kinds of suits and other fashionable eveningwear as the governing body for international swimmi
  
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• Do You Love Swimming? See 445 Swim Jobs You Might Love

  16-09-2024 12:15 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  Looking for a job in swimming! Go here to see 445 Swim Jobs.
  Assistant Coach at Palm Desert Swim Club
  Palm Desert Swim Club is currently seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and encouraging assistant coach to work with our 12 and under swimmers.
  Head Coach Topeka Swim Association
  Topeka Swim Association (TSA) is seeking an experienced swim coach to fill our full-time Head Coach position our growing competitive swim program in Topeka, Kansas.  A successful cand
  
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• No. 3 USC Men’s Water Polo Powers Past No. 4 Pepperdine In 16-7 Trojan Victory

  16-09-2024 11:54 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: USC Athletics
  LOS ANGELES — The No. 3 USC men’s water polo team manufactured an eight-goal scoring surge to put No. 4 Pepperdine out of reach in home waters today, working to a 16-7 win over the visiting Waves at Uytengsu Aquatics Center. The Trojan defense silenced Pepperdine for over 16 minutes of action while the offense clicked off a run that left no doubt, keeping USC undefeated on the year at 7-0 while handing the Waves their first loss.
   
  
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• Junior Pan Pacs Gold Medalist Kayla Han Sends Verbal Commitment to Indiana for Fall 2026

  16-09-2024 04:57 via swimswam.com
  
  By Spencer Penland 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.
  Indiana University earned a huge commitment today, as 16-year-old Kayla Han handed her verbal commitment to the Hoosiers freshman class of 2026. Han
  
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• Final Report Finds China Did Not Apply All Rules, Reaffirms WADA Was Not Biased Toward China

  16-09-2024 00:42 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam
  Eric Cottier, the independent prosecutor investigating the handling of the case of 23 Chinese swimmers testing positive for trimetazidine (TMZ) in 2021 presented his final report to the World Anti Doping (WADA)’s Executive Committee on September 12. The final reasoned report upheld the findings from the interim report, released July 9, that WADA showed no bias toward China in its handling of the case.
  “The information in the file shows that WADA has done
  
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• 30-Yr-Old Daiya Seto Seeks 7th Consecutive 400 IM Short Course Worlds Gold

  15-09-2024 23:39 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  78th NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL (JPN)Saturday, September 14th – Monday, September 16th
  Sunrise Park, Saga Prefecture, Japan
  Meet Central
  LCM (50m)
  Day 1 Recap/Day 2 Recap
  Results30-year-old Olympian Daiya Seto was in the water this weekend, racing at the 78th Japanese National Sports Festival.
  Seto took on the men’s 200m IM on day one of the three-day affair, winning the race in a time of 1:57.20. This performance was on the heels of the 2024 Games where
  
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• 17-Yr-Old Tatsuya Murasa Clocks 48.87 100 Free Japanese National High School Record

  15-09-2024 22:05 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  78th NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL (JPN)Saturday, September 14th – Monday, September 16th
  Sunrise Park, Saga Prefecture, Japan
  Meet Central
  LCM (50m)
  Day 1 Recap
  ResultsWe saw day 2 of the 78th Japanese National Sports Festival unfold tonight with several notable swimmers taking center stage at the Sunrise Park pool.
  Following up on his stellar 1:46.76 lead-off on his squad’s 4x200m free relay yesterday, 17-year-old Olympian Tatsuya Murasa fired off a new na
  
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• Hungarian Olympian Nikoletta Padar Switches Verbal Commitment to University of Texas (2025)

  15-09-2024 20:25 via swimswam.com
  
  By Charlotte Wells 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.
  Nikoletta Padar, one of the top-ranked recruits in the class of 2025, shared her verbal commitment to swim for the University of Texas Austin s
  
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• Hungarian Olympian Nikolett Padar Switches Verbal Commitment to University of Texas (2025)

  15-09-2024 20:25 via swimswam.com
  
  By Charlotte Wells 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.
  Nikolett Padar, one of the top-ranked recruits in the class of 2025, shared her verbal commitment to swim for the University of Texas Austin st
  
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• Summer McIntosh Used The Golden Mean To Win Gold In The 200 Fly

  15-09-2024 16:12 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sofia Altavilla on SwimSwam
  The French Swimming Federation has released detailed statistics on all the swimming finals at the Paris Olympics, and in this article, we will analyze the women’s 200-meter fly final.See the men’s 400 IM Breakdown Here
  See The men’s 200 Fly Breakdown Here
  See The men’s 200 Breast Breakdown Here
  See The men’s 200 IM Breakdown Here
  See The men’s 200 Free Breakdown Here
  See The women’s 100 Fly Breakdown HereThe women&rsqu
  
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• Lydia Jacoby Looking Forward to Opportunities Presented by Going Pro, Focusing on LCM Season

  15-09-2024 13:49 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwamOlympic champion Lydia Jacoby recently announced her decision to forego her remaining 2 years of NCAA eligibility and transition to being a professional athlete. Jacoby will continue to pursue her degree in fashion at Texas and for the time being, train in Austin. However, this will allow her more flexibility to travel, rest in the fall, and compete in events like the World Cup and Pro Swim series.
  Jacoby openly discusses her decision in addition to her summer of tra
  
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• Officials Confirm Three Terrorism Plots Directed at Olympic/Paralympic Games Were Foiled

  15-09-2024 01:47 via swimswam.com
  
  By Nicole Miller on SwimSwam
  According to new reports, French authorities foiled three different terrorism plots to attack the Olympic and Paralympic Games, both within Paris and in other host cities around the country.
  Five people, including one minor, were arrested in connection to the planned attacks, with the suspects facing various charges. Their identities have not been released at this time.
  French anti-terror prosecutor Olivier Christen said that at least one of the three attacks was dir
  
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• Businesses in Paris Report a Significant Decrease in Sales During the Olympic Games

  15-09-2024 00:10 via swimswam.com
  
  By Nicole Miller on SwimSwam
  Despite the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games being labeled as a success for the city, many local businesses are now claiming that hosting the event dramatically hurt their sales over the summer, citing stringent security restrictions around the city.
  According to some store owners, this summer brought their worst sales number ever, even below the summer of 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic was at its peak. Tom Denaive, who owns a Jewelry store near the Louvre Mu
  
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• Former Olympic Silver Medalist Steve Gregg Dies at 68

  14-09-2024 22:16 via swimswam.com
  
  By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam
  Steve Gregg, an American swimmer and 1976 Olympic silver medalist, died Wednesday at the age of 68 in his home in Charleston, South Carolina.
  Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Gregg attended North Carolina State University where he enjoyed an illustrious swimming career between 1973 and 1977.
  While swimming for the Wolfpack, Gregg was a four-time All-American and six-time Atlantic Coast Conference champion, becoming the first ACC athlete to win four consecutive champio
  
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• Andrei Minakov Will Return for Senior Season at Stanford

  14-09-2024 21:46 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  Stanford swimmer Andrei Minakov will return for his senior season with the Cardinal in what should be his final year of collegiate eligibility.
  Minakov was the NCAA Champion in the 100 fly in his first season of competition and is the Stanford record holder in the 100 free (41.09), 200 free (1:31.49), 100 fly (43.71). and swam a leg of four school record holding relays.
  At the 2024 NCAA Championships, Minakov scored 9 individual points via a 9th place finish in t
  
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• 17-Yr-Old Murasa Hits 1:46.76 200 Free To Help Establish New JPN High School Relay Record

  14-09-2024 15:34 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  78th NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL (JPN)Saturday, September 14th – Monday, September 16th
  Sunrise Park, Saga Prefecture, Japan
  Meet Central
  LCM (50m)
  ResultsThe 78th National Sports Festival got underway today from Sunrise Park in the Sage Prefecture, featuring multiple Olympians who raced in Paris.
  The men’s 200m IM saw 2016 Olympic medalist Daiya Seto grab the victory, hitting a solid time of 1:57.20.
  30-year-old Seto’s effort got him to the wall .40
  
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• Kaylee McKeown Named 2024 Australian Swimmer of the Year (Olympic Program)

  14-09-2024 15:27 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Swimming Australia
  Olympic and Paralympic medallists Kaylee McKeown, Tim Hodge and Moesha Johnson capped off their extraordinary 2024 campaigns with the top gongs at today’s Swimming Australia Awards at Howard Smith Wharves in Brisbane.
  In front of almost 300 guests, the trio affirmed their positions as premier athletes on the international stage claiming the Olympic, Paralympic and Open Water Program Swimmer of the Year Awards.
  It was an historic Olympic
  
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