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ASCA CEO Jennifer LaMont on Her First World Clinic, Moving ASCA Forward

One big point for LaMont was getting fresh faces as speakers, including Mel Marshall, Ron Aitken, and Russell Mark, who had never presented at ASCA before.

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David Popovici Going PRs in Workout Before World Jrs, Talks Dressel & 100Fr WR

Popovici isn’t entering the meet with any expectations but did go best times in workout the other day, signaling that the Romanian may be in top form

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Cesar Cielo Discusses David Popovici, Caeleb Dressel, and a 45-Second 100 Free

Cielo reveals what he see’s in Popovici’s technique, starts, and kick that can make him even more of a lethal threat on the international stage.

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Blake Pieroni Reflects on Retirement, Historic Career (PODCAST)

After sustaining an injury in the fall, Pieroni had time to reflect on whether or not he really wanted to continue competing at the highest level of swimming

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SwimSwam Breakdown: Simone to ASU, Cal Combines Under Durden, & Jr Pan Pacs

We discuss Simone Manuel moving to ASU to train with Bob Bowman, Dave Durden taking the Cal Women, and Highlights from the start of Jr Pan Pacs

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Do You Love Swimming? See 3,864 Swim Jobs You Might Love

If you don’t like the career you’re in, you might want to work in the swimming! Go here to see 3,859 Swim Jobs.

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Dave Durden on Being Acting Director of Cal Swimming, Coaching Men & Women (VIDEO)

Durden spoke with SwimSwam about the situation in Berkeley and how it has evolved since McKeever has been off deck.

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Do You Love Swimming? See 3,859 Swim Jobs You Might Love

If you don’t like the career you’re in, you might want to work in the swimming! Go here to see 3,859 Swim Jobs.

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SwimSwam Breakdown: Popovici WR, European Highlights, Duel in the Pool

We discuss David Popovici’s surprise world record in the 100 free, the other standouts from European Championships, and the upcoming Duel in the Pool

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Mel Marshall on Coaching, Motivating the Greatest Breaststroker of All Time

Marshall explains why Peaty has always had an affinity for long course and the first time she thought Adam could go 57 in the long course 100 breast.

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Bob Bowman Discusses Popovici WR, Regan Smith to ASU, and Marchand World Titles

Bowman gives great insight into what Popovici does well in the water, what Regan Smith’s training will look like, and Leon Marchand’s potential in the IMs

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Bob Bowman on David Popovici: “He reminds me of Michael at a very young age”

Bowman says “they were built similarly, really skinny, little guys… they’re generating speed by reducing drag, right? Which is the best way to do it anyway”

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Katie Hoff Discusses the Pros and Cons of Foregoing the NCAA to Turn Pro

With Regan Smith turning pro, we wanted a perspective from someone who had made this decision and seen how it played out in their career.

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Ruta Meilutyte on Return to Swimming, Eating Disorder, and Mental Health

Ruta discusses dealing with an eating disorder, learning how to take care of her mental health, and serving a 2-year suspension for missing 3 doping tests

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Greg Meehan Shares Perspective on Regan Smith’s Departure from Stanford

Meehan is candid as he shares his disappointment and sadness to see Smith leave, not only as an athlete but as a teammate and friend to everyone on the team

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