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10 Reasons Why Having a Swim Sibling is the Best

10 Reasons Why Having a Swim Sibling is the Best By Emma Gresser, Swimming World College Intern You may not get many heart-to-hearts at practice with your swim sibling, but having a sister or brother who knows the water like you do deepens the sibling bond. Here are 10 reasons why swim siblings are ...

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Mia Schachter Becomes Tulane's First NCAA Qualifier In 11 Years

By Emma Gresser, Swimming World College Intern It has been 11 years since the University of Tulane sent a swimmer to the NCAAs. After current head coach Katie Robinson was instated on May 2, 2013, the program began a new era. Then-freshman Mia Schachter came to Tulane from Arroyo Grande, California ...

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OHSAA Championships: The Greatest High School Swim Meet in the U.S.A.?

By Emma Gresser, Swimming World College Intern Five short years ago, my teammates and I were huddled around the computer awaiting the state meet psych sheet to confirm we had made the cut to swim at the “Greatest High School Swim Meet in the USA.” If you are an Ohio swimmer, from a beginning level t...

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5 Races That Could Make AAC History

By Emma Gresser, Swimming World College Intern The AAC Championship will take place from February 18-21 in Greensboro, North Carolina at the Greensboro Aquatic Center. Former AAC powerhouse and previous conference champion Louisville has migrated to the ACC allowing for new teams to seize the spotli...

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American Athletic Swimming: Training Trips 2015 (Must-Watch Video!)

By Emma Gresser, Swimming World College Intern American Athletic swimming teams were scattered to various sandy-beached locations for their training trips. In between practice and recovering on the beach, AAC teams found time to give back. CINCINNATI- The Bearcats took over Naples, Florida from Dece...

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Houston's Torri Olanski Remains Involved Despite Adversity

By Emma Gresser, Swimming World College Intern Torri Olanski moved south from London, Canada to attend the University of Houston and continue her auspicious diving career in the fall of 2011. She was recruited based off of her impressive accomplishments at an early age. Olanski consistently finaled ...