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NC State Ready to Compete at Nike Cup Invitational

The NC State swimming & diving team will resume its season Thursday when it returns to action at the Nike Cup Invitational,…

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WKU Swim and Dive Hosts Hilltopper Open

WKU takes on the field of Akron, Illinois State, Missouri-Rolla and the University of the Cumberlands, as the competition’s events begin on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with prelims before finals that night at 6:30 p.m.

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Duke Closes Fall at Janis Hape Dowd Nike Cup

The Duke University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams conclude fall competition this weekend, traveling to nearby Chapel Hill…

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The Water Is My Sky – Featured Video Teaser

“So I’ve found that…many swimmers (think) it’s a cruel sport.”

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Auburn Inks 17 Signees for Class of 2014

“We wanted to add depth on the women’s side and I feel like we brought in newcomers that will contribute to our team early next year. Both classes are filled with talent and can make an immediate impact,” Hawke said of the 17 signees.

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Houston hosts Idaho, Fresno State, New Mexico State, North Texas, Rice and Tulane at the Phil Hansel Invite

“This great meet offers us a chance to honor Coach Hansel’s legacy and allows the swimmers and divers to compete against a blend of familiar faces and new faces with several out-of-town competitors coming to town to race in our outstanding facility,” said head swimming coach Rich Murphy.

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Connor Hoppe Swimming Photo Vault

Connor Hoppe is a breaststroke behemoth at 6’5 with 200+ pounds of pure muscle. He’s been a 54.81 in the 100 yards breaststroke and a 1:03.48 in the 100 meters breaststroke. Hoppe recently signed his NLI to Cal.

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Rice Swimmers Return To Action Thursday at the University of Houston

After a three-week break since the team’s last competition, the Rice swimmers are back in action at one of the biggest meets of the year this Thursday-Saturday (Nov. 21-23) across town at the University of Houston Phill Hansel Invitational.

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SOCAL Girls & Vanguard Boys Take Gold At 2013 Champions Cup

Despite a tornado warning that delayed the start of the boys division championship game, the event was a great success with the boys of Vanguard winning their first Champions Cup crown and the girls of SOCAL earning gold for the fourth time in the last five years.

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The 2013 Golden Goggle Awards Silent Auction Ends Friday

Bid on a private lunch with Olympic gold medalists Cullen Jones and Rowdy Gaines (featured image).

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Martin Wins His Second A-10 Swimmer of The Week Award

 St. Bonaventure’s Jimmy Martin named the Atlantic 10 Conference Men’s Swimming and Diving Performers of the Week the league announced on Tuesday. Martin,…

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(NLI Photos) Cal Lands Breaststroke Star Connor Hoppe

Clovis Swim Club standout, Connor Hoppe, draws a large crowd of support for his NLI signing.

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Mustang Swimmers & Divers To Compete At Texas A&M Invite

The SMU men’s swimming & diving team is set to travel to College Station, Texas to compete in the Texas A&M Invitational. This is first time since the 2006-07 season that the Mustangs have competed in this event.

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South Dakota’s Knowles, Schuttinger Named Swimmers of the Week

South Dakota’s Jacob Knowles and  Sam Schuttinger were named The Summit League’s Men’s and Women’s Swimmers of the Week for their performances Nov. 12-18….

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Lakeland Hills YMCA’s Brian Kelly Signs NLI with UB Purple Knights Men’s Swimming Team

“I felt that UB was a great fit for me, both academically and athletically. Their talented swimming team will challenge me and I feel will help me achieve my goals in the future. I am so proud to be the first member of the UB Purple Knights Swimming class of 2018.”

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