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Kalisz, Farris, Berkoff Highlight Greensboro US Open Stop (psych sheets)

The psych sheets for the Greensboro site of the US Open were released, highlighted by Olympic Medalists, US National Team Members, and age-group standouts.

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Which 2020 US Open Sites Will US National Teamers Race At?

American Record holder and NCAA Champion Dean Farris is one of 13 US National Team swimmers expected to swim in Greensboro.

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Alons, Berkoff, and Moore Lead NC State Women Over UNC

The NC State women touched first in every swimming event, although several of them were exhibitioned toward the end of the meet.

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NCHSAA 3A State Champ Emma Hastings Verbals to In-state NC State Wolfpack

Distance freestyler Emma Hastings will remain in-state with a verbal commitment to the NC State women’s swimming and diving class of 2026.

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SwimSwam Podcast: Jay Friend Talks Developing National Talent in Montana

Friend walked us through his swimming background, from swimming at an NAIA school and having a great experience to falling into coaching

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Ranking the Most Highly Anticipated 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Races: #10-1

In the men’s 100 free, several 48’s might not make it to the semifinals. And a 47 might not even make the final!

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Returning Conference Points: Big Talents Incoming For ACC Women

Virginia is in the midst of a recruiting tear – but how do their returning points stack up after graduating a few key contributors?

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Top NCAA Women’s Swimming Recruits Of The Past Decade

Katie Ledecky? Missy Franklin? Regan Smith? Who is the top NCAA swimming prospect of the past decade? We rank our top 50 since 2012.

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How Many Swimmers Would Have Qualified for the 2020 Olympic Trials?

If we rewrote 2020, without the coronavirus pandemic, how many late qualifiers would there have been for the Olympic Trials? History has a clue.

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Roadmaps – Mapping the Journey of US Swimming Stars: Women’s 100 Back

Read on how Regan Smith, Kathleen Baker, Olivia Smoliga, Phoebe Bacon, Amy Bilquist, and more raised the bar for the 100 back throughout the years.

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2020 Women’s NCAA Season: How Did Our Top 20 Recruits Perform As Freshmen?

It was shaping up to be a banner year for freshmen, led by #1 recruit Kate Douglass – who was on the cusp of a historic freshman scoring effort.

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Top Quotes From the (Unexpected) Last NCAA Taper Meets – Women’s Midseason

One way we at SwimSwam are dealing with our pain is taking a look back at what ended up being the last taper meets of the NCAA season

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2019-2020 NCAA Women’s Swimming & Diving Power Ranks: Final Edition

The Big Ten Champion Ohio State Buckeyes are our fastest risers in our end-of-season poll, flying from unranked to #11 overall.

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2020 W. NCAA Picks: Potential for Two 49s in the 100 Back

Beata Nelson stormed to the win in this event last year, erasing every record to become the fastest female 100-yard backstroker in history.

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Ohio State Recruit Catherine Russo Swims 22.76 50 FR at Montana Girls HS Champs

Butte High School senior Catherine Russo defended her title in the 50 free, winning it for the 4th year in a row.

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