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Olympic silver medalist Torri Huske earns three golds at TYR Pro Swim Series
Torri Huske earned gold in the 50m freestyle, 100m butterfly and 200m individual medley at the 2024 TYR Pro Swim Series in Westmont, Ill.
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Swimming trailblazer Anthony Nesty set for more Olympic history as US head coach
Nesty this summer will become the first Black U.S. swimming head coach at an Olympics.
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Summer McIntosh ends Katie Ledecky's 13-year unbeaten streak in 800-meter freestyle
Katie Ledecky’s 13-year unbeaten streak in the 800-meter freestyle is over after Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh finished almost 6 seconds ahead of her in a sectional meet on Thursday.
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Judge denies restraining order that would lift BC swim teams suspension during hazing investigation
A judge has denied the request for a temporary restraining order that would lift the suspension of the BC swim team during their hazing investigation. Due to this decision, the swimmers who had sued Boston College have decided to dismiss the lawsuit, as their goal was to practice and compete during the investigation, according to their attorneys Nesenoff & Miltenberg,…
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Lawyers for Boston College swim and dive teams appear in court
Boston College indefinitely suspended its men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs over allegations of hazing.
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New details in BC hazing case as school fires back at swimmers, divers in court
Boston College’s swimming and diving teams remain suspended as an alleged hazing scandal is still under investigation — and their request to be reinstated sits with a judge. The private university in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, announced in September that it was suspending the men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs indefinitely after finding that “hazing had occurred within the...
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Wellesley girls' swim team beats co-ed team for 71st consecutive win
A Massachusetts girls swim team kept its long winning streak alive Friday despite what some parents have called unequal competition. The Wellesley High School girls won their 71st consecutive meet, and they did it against a co-ed team from Milton that has 10 boys. The Bay State Conference allows co-ed swim teams if a school can’t field enough athletes of…
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Facing co-ed team from Milton, Wellesley girls keep win streak going
The Wellesley girls’ swim team has pushed to maintain a long winning streak over what some parents have said is unequal competition.
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Anthony Nesty to become the first Black US head swimming coach at the Olympics
Nesty, the University of Florida coach, works with top American swimmers such as Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel and Bobby Finke and will coach the Paris 2024 squad.
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Former star swimmer died of accidental fentanyl poisoning, police say
A former star swimmer who was found dead in the U.S. Virgin Islands in February died of accidental fentanyl poisoning, police said.
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Katie Ledecky passes Michael Phelps for most individual golds at world championships
American swimmer Katie Ledecky’s legacy keeps growing. She won the 800-meter freestyle Saturday at the swimming world championships, establishing two more records with the triumph. The victory by the 26-year-old Ledecky made her the first swimmer ever to win the same event six times at worlds and also marked her 16th individual world title, breaking a tie with Michael Phelps...
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7 tips for safe swimming this summer
Here are some important swimming and pool safety tips to make the most of your summer while staying safe.
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Transgender swimmers to be included in trial of ‘open category' at competitions
The governing body of swimming says it will set up an “open category” that will include transgender competitors.
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Katie Ledecky wins gold in 1500m at swimming worlds to tie mark set by Michael Phelps
Katie Ledecky’s 1500m victory was her 15th individual title at the world championships and equaled the mark set by Michael Phelps.
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Bacteria, algae keep more Mass. beaches closed for swimming
Many sunbathers who want to take a dip in the cool water to escape the summer heat are being thwarted by high bacteria levels in water at popular beaches across New England. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported that 78 public beaches were closed Wednesday, mostly because of high levels bacteria. The number dropped slightly, to 71, on Thursday….
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Soul Cap approved for swimming's biggest meets but real impact expected at the grassroots level
The Soul Cap initially was banned from competition, leading to harsh criticism during the Tokyo Olympics from supporters of more inclusive policies.
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Plum Island beaches closed in Newburyport
All Plum Island beaches in Newburyport, Massachusetts, are closed to swimming Tuesday after testing showed high levels of bacteria from sewage coming down the Merrimack River.
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Here's how to recognize someone is drowning and how to help them
Nearly 4,000 people die from drowning every year in the U.S., which averages to 11 drowning deaths per day, according to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention.
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Swim soundly this summer with these 4 pool safety tips
Learn how to keep yourself and those around you safe while splashing.
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Follow these 5 tips for safe swimming in rivers or lakes
With people flocking to the lakes and pools to beat the heat this summer, the swimming season is in full force.