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Nearly Half of all World Championships Medals were won in Arena swimsuits

Arena Athlete, Ruta Meilutyte, reacts with emotion after breaking the 100 meters breaststroke world record at the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcleona, Spain. Almost half of all medals awarded in the pool and open water went to swimmers wearing Arena suits. (Photo Credit Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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Who is Kiera Janzen? How did she go 1:58 to win 200 Free at the US Open? – Feature Video

Junior-to-be Kiera Janzen won the women’s 200 free in 1:58.28 at US Open: that’s more than three seconds better than she had been coming into the meet. (Image courtesy of Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Tom Slear Resigns from Naval Academy Aquatic Club Head Coach Position

After 9 years of esteemed work and dedication, Tom will be leaving NAAC to return to his writing career. During his tenure he has taken the club from eighth to second in the Maryland LSC and from 165 to over 200 swimmers. (Image courtesy of NAAC)

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Nautica USLA National Lifeguard Championships Returns To Southern California

100 chapters compete for coveted title in juniors, men’s, women’s and team competitions, Aug. 7-10 in Manhattan Beach, California. (Image courtesy of the United States Lifeguard Association)

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Field Set for Annual 8-mile Boston Light Swim

The annual 8-mile Boston Light Swim is a perennial favorite among marathon swimmers around the world and this year’s event boasts an accomplished group of solo and relay swimmers hailing from near and far. From Boston and New York to California and Dublin, Ireland, 23 solo endurance swimmers and six relay teams are set to compete this Saturday. (Image courtesy of olavistaphotography.com)

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Team USA 400 Medley Relay Discusses DQ – Post Race Interview

Men’s 4×100 medley relay, Team USA disqualified (DQ), post race interview is courtesy of swimswam partner Universal Sports Network. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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400 Medley Relay DQ, 2013 Worlds – Complete Race Footage

Complete race footage of the 2013 World Championship men’s 4×100 medley relay where Team USA is disqualified (DQ). Footage is courtesy of swimswam partner Universal Sports Network. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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2013 FINA World Championships Day 8 Finals Photo Vault

The French Team celebrates the men’s 4×100 medley relay World Championship victory as Matt Grevers looks on. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig)

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2013 Worlds: France Celebrates the Men’s 4×100 Medley Relay Victory in Photos

France celebrates the men’s 4×100 medley relay win at the 2013 World Championships. Team USA is disqualified. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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Camille Lacourt 50 Backstroke World Championships Win – Post Race Interview

Lacourt won the men’s 50 backstroke in a time of 24.42. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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Kromowidjojo 50 Free World Championships Win – Post Race Interview

After collecting a silver in the 50 butterfly and a bronze in the 100 freestyle Kromowidjojo was determined to go home with at least one gold and did in her signature event. (Image courtesy of FINA)

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2013 FINA World Championships Day 8 Prelims Photo Vault

Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu has a chance at Ye Shiwen’s World Record today in the women’s 400 IM. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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Ledecky 800 Free World Record Swim – Complete Race Footage

Women’s 800 freestyle race footage is courtesy of swimswam partner Universal Sports Network. (Photo credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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Cielo 50 Free World Championship Win – Complete Race Footage

Men’s 50 freestyle complete race footage is courtesy of swimswam partner Universal Sports Network. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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