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Olympians Matt Grevers, Rebecca Soni Set Records on Day 2 of 2010 Austin Grand Prix Swim Meet
Two pool records were broken Friday on the second night of competition at the 2010 Austin Grand Prix Swim Meet. Matt Grevers broke the pool record in the men's 100m back with a time of 53.05 while Rebecca Soni set the pool record in the women's 100m breast with a time of 1:06.43. The 2010 Austin Grand Prix Swim Meet, taking place at the University of Texas at Austin, concludes Saturday, March 6.

Olympians Matt Grevers, Rebecca Soni Set Records on Day 2 of 2010 Austin Grand Prix Swim Meet originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 23:38:10.

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Swimming in the Zone
Success in any area of performance involves using your mind as well as your body. When the two are working together without effort, you are in the Zone!

Swimming in the Zone originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at 00:07:11.

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The Misfits: Swimming pool lanes etiquette (Washington Post)
Appropriately clad in a Speedo, swim cap and nose plugs, Bob Axelrod told me a story.

Overcoming Swimming Challenges - Second Time Ocean Racer Report

Once we arrived, I saw the sea conditions. My fears were surfacing as each wave crashed and rippled toward shore. I made the decision to be a good role model for my child and conquer some fears. I was the first one at sign up for the 750M swim. I greeted everyone and voiced my anxiety over the rough seas; many had the same retort - I no longer felt I was going to be the only open water swimmer afraid of what was to come.

Overcoming Swimming Challenges - Second Time Ocean Racer Report originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 00:01:40.

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2010 NCAA DII College Swimming Championships

The 2010 NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) men's and NCAA women's swimming and diving championship swim meets are among the many March Madness NCAA events. Don't forget about the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) and NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) college national championship swim meets.

March 2010 College National Championship Swim Meets:

  • 10-13 March: The NCAA DII Men's and Women's Championship Swim Meet (coed meet)
  • 17-20 March: The NCAA DIII Men's and Women's Championship Swim Meet (coed meet)
  • 17-20 March: The NCAA DI Women's Championship Swim Meet
  • 25-27 March: The NCAA DI Men's Championship Swim Meet
  • 2010 NCAA DII College Swimming Championships originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 00:31:49.

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    Barracuda Hydrobat Swim Goggles Review
    I used the Hydrobat goggles off and on over several pool workouts and they never fogged up, never leaked, and never fell off. Is the Hydrobat a good goggles? Yes, very good in terms of quality, features, and construction. Did I like the Hydrobat Goggles? Yes and no.

    Barracuda Hydrobat Swim Goggles Review originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Friday, February 26th, 2010 at 02:45:40.

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    Huber Heights To Close Swimming Pool (WHIO-TV 7 Dayton)
    The city manager of Huber Heights announced on Monday night that the city will permanently close the municipal pool that is located on Fishburg Road at Monita Park.

    Olympians Natalie Coughlin, Aaron Peirsol, Rebecca Soni Swim at 2010 Austin Grand Prix Swim Meet
    Natalie Coughlin of the United States, Women's 100m Backstroke Gold Medal at the National Aquatics Center on Day 4 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 12, 2008 in Beijing, China. Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty ImagesA star-studded group of US swimmers, including Olympic gold medalists Natalie Coughlin, Aaron Peirsol and Rebecca Soni, will headline the field at the 2010 Austin Grand Prix Swim Meet, March 4-6 2010. This will be Coughlin's first meet back in the pool since her medal record-breaking performance at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
    Photo of Natalie Coughlin by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images

    Olympians Natalie Coughlin, Aaron Peirsol, Rebecca Soni Swim at 2010 Austin Grand Prix Swim Meet originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 00:44:49.

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    YOUTH SWIMMING: A pool deep in tradition (Lockport Union-Sun & Journal)
    The numbers are down, but the quality remains high when it comes to the Lockport YMCA Swim Team.

    Dana Vollmer Wins Double Gold as the 2010 Austin Grand Prix Swim Meet Concludes
    Dana Vollmer had a strong night in the pool Saturday, taking home two gold medals on the final night of competition at the 2010 Austin Grand Prix Swim Meet. Vollmer won both the 200m fly and 100m free, an event in which she also set a pool record. Olympic gold medalist Rebecca Soni also broke a pool record with her swim in the 200m breast.

    The 2010 USA Swimming Grand Prix Swim Meet Series continues April 1-3 with the 2010 Columbus Grand Prix in Columbus, Ohio, which is the third stop of the eight-meet series. The winner of the Series will be awarded $20,000 at the final Grand Prix Swim Meet held in Los Angeles, July 8-11.

    Dana Vollmer Wins Double Gold as the 2010 Austin Grand Prix Swim Meet Concludes originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at 04:14:27.

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    Swimming Pool Expert @poolresolution.com Says Homeowners with Swimming Pools and Spas be Warned... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
    Powerful forces that are invisible to the naked eye could transform your backyard resort into an unthinkable horror. Industry awareness and legislative rules have lessened the danger for many, but everyone is not secure.

    USA Swimming Grand Prix, Austin: Matt Grevers, Rebecca Soni Post Pool Records (Swimming World Magazine)
    By David Rieder AUSTIN, Texas, March 5. SWIMMERS from the U.S. National team paced the world in their respective events on the second day of long course meter action at the Austin Grand Prix. Tucs...


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