May 10, 2021
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In 2019, 12-year-old Teagan O’Dell of the Irvine Novaquatics took down Missy Franklin’s 11-12 girls national age group record in the 200m IM, clocking 2:18.69
May 9, 2021
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University of Virginia's Paige Madden played an important role in the Cavaliers’ first-ever women’s NCAA championship in March, winning four events.
May 7, 2021
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The latest issue of Swimming World Magazine is now available for download in the Swimming World Vault! Non-Subscribers Can Download This Issue Here Swimming Technique Concepts: Maximizing Swimming Velocity
May 5, 2021
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She participated in the 200-meter breaststroke in the Olympics when she was 22 years old, but Clara Lamore Walker swore after her last heat that she was giving up competitive swimming for good. She went on to become one of the first women to graduate from Providence College.
May 4, 2021
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The Hall of Fame Swimming & Diving coach led Texas to national titles in five different decades, including his record 15th last weekend in Greensboro.
April 30, 2021
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Read about Texas Longhorns coach Eddie Reese, who recently announced his retirement after leading Texas to its 15th NCAA Championship win, and much more!
April 8, 2021
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Diggory Dillingham, son of SwimMAC coach Megan Oesting, is on a roll. He was the fastest 14-year-old 50 yard freestyler in the country (20.67) for the 2019-20 season
April 3, 2021
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Clara LaMore Walker retired from swimming after the 1948 Olympic Games, but returned to the pool in her 50s and rewrote the record books for Masters Swimming.
Jan. 21, 2021
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Legendary Australian Olympic swim coach Harry Gallagher OAM – the mastermind behind Aussie swimming greats Dawn Fraser and Jon Henricks – passed away peacefully early today on the Gold Coast. “The Crafty Fox” as he was fondly known around the pool decks throughout his colourful 96 years was surrounded by his family and his greatest protégé in four-time Olympic champion Fraser who drove from the Sunshine Coast last night to say her final fond farewells to “Mr Gallagher.” ALWAYS MR GALLAGHER: Another legend leaves the pool deck. Legendary swim coach Harry Gallagher with “His Dawn” on t ...
Jan. 10, 2021
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In these early days of 2021, we renew our call for Craig Beardsley to receive induction into the International Swimming Hall of Fame. Upon the next vote by the ISHOF selection committee, it is hoped that Beardsley will get a long look and earn his rightful place among the greats in the history of the sport. And until that day arrives, arguments for this proper decision will continue. His contemporaries received their due. Rowdy Gaines . Tracy Caulkins . Mary T. Meagher . Their inductions into the International Swimming Hall of Fame arrived at different points in the 1990s, celebratio ...
April 1, 2020
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Olympic gold medalist and swimming hall of famer Bruce Furniss has been hospitalized after suffering a severe heart attack Monday, according to his family. Furniss remains in intensive care in his native California. His family has set up an account via Caring Bridge to offer updates on his condition and share support with loved ones. Furniss’ family also released a statement: At the 1976 Olympics, Furniss, 62, won gold in the 200 freestyle in a world-record 1:50.29 to lead an American podium sweep. He joined Mike Bruner, John Naber and Jim Montgomery to set a world record and win gol ...
May 12, 2021
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Australian diver Matthew Mitchem, who holds the highest diving score in Olympic history, will be inducted into the International Hall of Fame in April 2020.
May 10, 2021
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David Marsh, set for induction into the International Swimming Hall of Fame, discussed Team Elite's preparation for a big summer of racing.
May 10, 2021
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Kathleen Baker, whose struggles with Crohn's disease have been a source of courage and inspiration for many swimmers battling more than just competition.
May 8, 2021
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Of all the thousands of youngsters Steve Haufler has taught in his 45-year career as a swim instructor, it just may be that Charlotte Shamia is his quintessential poster child.
May 8, 2021
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Thanks to his videos and ASCA World Clinic presentations, Steve Haufler is one of the country’s most visible and successful stroke technicians.
