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Ryan Murphy

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“I am grateful for the positive relationships I formed through this process (choosing Cal). The coaches and athletes that I got to know are special individuals!”

Michael Phelps Cover 2016 Olympic Year in Review Magazine

The 2016 Olympic Year in Review issue ships November 18th. If you have not subscribed, now is the time. SwimSwam Magazine is the perfect holiday gift for swimmers and swim fans.

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#SwimSwamTheVote: Adrian/Ervin Ticket Prevails In SwimSwam Polls

Those connected to social media (and in 2016, who isn’t?) will remember yesterday’s most important ballot – the one posed by…

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Murphy Returns To NCAA Competition As Cal Takes On Stanford

Murphy came back in his signature backstroke races tonight with a nation-leading time of 1:41.80 to win the 200 back and a 46.08 victory in the 100 back.

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2016 Olympic Year in Review Magazine: Farewell To Michael Phelps

The holidays are approaching fast. Give the gift of swimming with SwimSwam Magazine’s “2016 Year in Review” with the special “Farewell to Michael Phelps” section.

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Righting the [Sportsman]ship: What Sets Swimming Apart

If swimming had its own State of the Union Address, how would we rate the level of sportsmanship post-Rio 2016?

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Shawn Delifus Named Florida Swimming Age Group Coach of the Year

Florida Swimming has honored Julington Creek Loggerheads coach Shawn Delifus as the 2016 Age Group Coach of the Year. Shawn was a talented coach with an obvious passion for swimming, dedicating his life to the sport until he passed away unexpectedly in April 2016.

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SwimSwam Magazine named among 30 Hottest Launches of 2016

Competitive Intelligence of Media Leaders names SwimSwam Magazine one of the “30 Hottest Launches” of 2016.

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How to Avoid the ‘Modern Toilet Seat’ Syndrome, Backstroke/Freestlye

I call this the ‘modern toilet seat’ syndrome, because in swimming freestyle and backstroke, the hand slows down just like a modern toilet seat with a spring on it to keep it from falling down hard.

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Olympic Silver Medalist Mitch Larkin Reflects on His Experience in Rio

“I knew I was swimming well I just got caught up in the hype of the situation and didn’t allow myself to relax and swim the way I usually do…

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Golden Goggles Early Voting Update: Phelps, Ledecky Lead 2 Each

With the 2016 Golden Goggles approaching, SwimSwam has put together an analysis of the voting up to this point.

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The Official SwimSwam Ballot For The 2016 Golden Goggle Awards

SwimSwam’s take on the 2016 Golden Goggle Awards nominees.

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Michael Phelps Nominated For 5 Golden Goggle Awards

Michael Phelps leads all athletes with 5 Golden Goggles nominations, per the official ballot released by USA Swimming today.

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College Swimming Previews: #2 Cal Men Reload With Killer Class

The Bears will be capitalizing off a very talented freshman class this season, and look like they’ve got a ton of depth for the relays.

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College Swimming Previews: #4 NC State Men Continue Meteoric Rise

The NC State Wolfpack will be looking to bust through into the top 3 at NCAAs after a somewhat disappointing 4th place finish last year.

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Pine Crest Girls Break 20 Year Losing Streak Against Bolles School

The Pine Crest School’s girls’ swim team broke a 20-year old losing streak against the Bolles School, beating them by 11…

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