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Lima's converted LCM 800 free time (9:45.06) would currently sit as the 3rd fastest 1000 free in program history for Northwestern University. Archive photo via Northwestern Athletics. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college...

Northwestern Adds World Juniors Finalist Luiza Lima For 2024-25

San Diego, CA

Versatile Arielle Brotman, a US Open qualifier in the 100/200 breast, 100 fly, and 200 IM, will head north to Cal in the fall. Stock photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.

Cal Adds “Best of the Rest” Breaststroker Arielle Brotman for 2024-25

Boston, MA

Commonwealth Swimming's Sarah Bernard will join the Engineers with times that would have scored in the A finals of the 100/200 breast and 400 IM at NCAAs. Current photo via Sarah Bernard. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news....

Olympic Trials Qualifier Sarah Bernard to Swim for MIT Beginning in 2024-25

Findlay, OH

MILLIGAN, Tenn. – The Milligan University men’s and women’s swimming programs will have a new set of hands to assist head coach Spencer Scarth in 2024-25. Timothy Stollings has been named the programs’ assistant coach. Stollings comes to the Buffs after an illustrious career at NCAA...

Timothy Stollings Named Milligan Swimming Assistant Coach

Lewiston, ME

Oppenheim will arrive in Maine this fall with school-leading times in the 200 breast and 400 IM—times that would have made the A-final at NESCAC Championships. Current photo via Nate Oppenheim. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news....

Nate Oppenheim (2024) to attend Bates College with multiple school-leading times.

Norfolk, VA

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Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

Columbus, OH

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Former Ohio State Army ROTC Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington (left), who was also the university’s professor of military science and leadership, was officially replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker (right) effective June 7. Credit: Courtesy of The Ohio State University and Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker, respectively.

Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington removed from Ohio State Army ROTC post, replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker in light of ongoing Title IX investigation

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Arizona State

Devin Price (right) pictured at his graduation from TCU in 2013 with his grandfather. Archive photo via Family Photo. Arizona high school state champion and All-Big 12 swimmer Devin Geordon Price has died at age 32, according to social media posts from his family. According to a GoFundMe started to...

Former Arizona HS State Champion, All-Big 12 Swimmer Devin Geordon Price Dies, 32

Mel Marshall, storied coach of British Olympic champion Adam Peaty, will be heading to Australia after this month's Olympics. Archive photo via Giusy Cisale. Aquatics GB has confirmed that storied British coach Mel Marshall, coach of Olympic champion and world record holder Adam Peaty, will be leaving her post in Loughborough after this month’s Olympic Games.

Storied Coach Of Adam Peaty, Mel Marshall, Takes Post-Olympic Coaching Role in Australia

Virginia State

Virginia fans of The Young and the Restless have asked where Elena Dawson (Brytni Sarpy) has been. She has not been seen or mentioned in Genoa City for quite a while. There is nothing online about Sarpy's status, and Y&R spoilers for next week do not mention the character, so fans wonder if she has been let go.

Fans of The Young and the Restless are concerned about Brtyni Sarpy and Conner Floyd's status

Kentucky State

Houston, TX

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Reed Sheppard has landed in Houston. The former Kentucky guard, drafted as the third pick in the NBA Draft last week, was formally introduced by the Rockets in a press conference this week in Houston. He signed a rookie scaled contract that will pay him approximately $45.8 million in the first four seasons. The contract is guaranteed for the first two seasons with team options on the third and fourth year of the deal.

Houston coach Ime Udoka says Reed Sheppard a ‘perfect match’ for Rockets

Defending Olympic champion Wang Shun was one of the 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance in the months leading up to Tokyo in 2021. Archive photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. The United States has launched a federal investigation into the Chinese doping scandal that saw 23...

World Aquatics Confirms U.S. Federal Investigation Into Chinese Doping Tests

2024 WNBA All-Star Weekend takes place at Footprint Center, where the Phoenix Mercury—three-time WNBA Champions—play in Arizona. The competition begins on Saturday, July 19 with a skills challenge and a 3-point contest. Then on Sunday, July 20, the 12-player WNBA All-Star team will go head-to-head with the U.S. Women’s National Team, before they head off to Paris and begin their quest for their 8th-consecutive Olympic gold medal.

WNBA All-Star Game 2024: How to watch, rosters, format, schedule, and more

Hear Brinegar's side of this 2-year process and the effect it has had on this athlete who still claims his innocence in the situation. Current photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. On June 22, 2024, SwimSwam reported that 2020 Olympian Michael Brinegar would not be competing in the 1500m Free prelims...

Michael Brinegar Shares Perspective on 4-Year Suspension for Blood Doping

Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

University Park, TX

The Mustangs had a mass exodus of cuts and transfers after the 2023-24 season, but have reloaded with four recruits and five transfers for the coming year. Current photo via SMU Athletics. The SMU women’s swim & dive team has announced the addition of nine newcomers for the 2024-25 season...

SMU Women Announce Addition of Nine Swimmers After Numerous Departures In April

Maine State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

At the U.S. Trials, at the 50, Dressel controlled the race, hitting the wall first in 23.53. Coming home, Dressel split 26.66, winning in 50.19. Current photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography.

Fluidra Race Video Of The Week: Dressel Heads To Paris To Defend His 100 Butterfly Gold

California State

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Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a collaborative effort with the state legislature to restrict students’ use of smartphones during school hours. This initiative follows a warning issued on Monday from Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about the detrimental effects of social media on children’s mental health.

California governor moves to ban smartphone use in schools

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Harvard Gains Speedo Sectional Finalist Aliana Marakovic (2025)

Marakovic’s best 200 breast time of 2:13.69 would have ranked 1st in the 2022-2023 season at Harvard and 2nd in the 2023-2024 season. Archive photo via...

Harvard Gains Speedo Sectional Finalist Aliana Marakovic (2025)

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