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Articles by Torrey Hart

University of Texas Athletes Demand Changes to School’s Racist Ties

In a letter Friday, student-athletes said they will not engage in recruiting activities until the school officially commits to meet their demands.

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US National Team Member Erica Sullivan Decommits from USC

Sullivan, a longtime contender in open water as well as rising distance star in the pool, said in March she was waiting on USC’s head coach hire to decide.

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Dani Korman Promoted to Associate Head Coach Under Teri McKeever at Cal

The 2019-20 season was Korman’s first with the Bears after four years as head women’s and men’s coach at Division III powerhouse MIT.

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Northwestern Tabs Associate Head Coach Katie Robinson to Lead Program

Robinson, now the second female coach of a men’s team in the Power 5, was the head women’s swimming and diving coach at Tulane University from 2012-17.

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Former US National Team Member Megan Kingsley Announces Retirement

Kingsley, a former standout at the University of Georgia, announced her retirement from swimming Wednesday.

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40+ College Swimmers Sign Petition Asking NCAA Not to Host Events in Idaho

Swimmers from Duke, Michigan, Washington University in St. Louis and John Hopkins signed the letters in response to the passing of House Bill 500.

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IOC to Consult With Athletes’ Commission on Protests, Expression at Olympics

In a statement Wednesday, the IOC said it plans to consult with its Athletes’ Commission on how Olympians can “express themselves,” however.

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Guidelines, Timeline Set for Pools Reopening in Washington State

The state of Washington has announced guidelines for the reopening of staffed water recreation facilities under “Modified Phase 1” of its reopening plan. 

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USOPC Creates Athlete Group to Examine Policies – Including Right to Protest

The USOPC’s actions come days after CEO Sarah Hirshland apologized to thrower Gwen Berry for the organization’s handling of her demonstration at 2019 Pan Ams.

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Stanford Planning for Half of Undergrads on Campus Per Quarter Next Year

The school announced that it will tentatively have two class years on campus at a time for the 2020-21 school year.

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Swimming Australia Facing Financial Cuts to Combat Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic

Though swimmers were recently allowed  to return to training, the staff within the organization have taken pay and hours cuts, with more on the horizon. 

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YMCA Pools Around the United States Beginning to Reopen

One of the first organizations to begin canceling meets and closing pools amid the pandemic, YMCA has begun to allow pools to reopen nationwide.

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Alice Tait Explains ‘Reverse Cycling,’ How it Relates to Returning to Training

The Olympian explains how her former coach Shannon Rollason’s method could be applied to returning to training after a pandemic-related break from the water.

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New Report Finds Rate of Child Drowning Fatalities Climbing in U.S.

A new report released this week found annual fatal drowning rates in children under 15 increased gradually between 2015 and 2017.

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NCAA Schools Begin Work with Athlete Brand Consultant Ahead of NIL Rule Changes

A handful of universities have announced deals with consultant Jeremy Darlow intended to teach student-athletes about brand development and communication…

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