Swimming
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Issues in Sports
University of Hawaii Swim and Dive Thrives in Silent Power
Beyond the University of Hawaii’s high-revenue athletic programs is a team hidden from the spotlight. Quietly and humbly, they build opportunities for an underserved local population through the island’s historical vantage and deep investment in its cultural values. Yet, the university’s media relations primarily hands publicity to high-interest spectator sports. …
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High School Sports
Chasing Eight: Lauren Neace’s Perfect State Lineup
For Lauren Neace, “good enough” was never the goal. This season, the Cedar Shoals sophomore became the first swimmer in school history to qualify for all eight state events — a goal she announced during her freshman year, half-joking, half-daring herself to try. By the middle of this season, it…
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Q&As
Get to Know: UGA Swimmer Luca Urlando
With several school records and an Olympic debut already under his belt, it’s safe to say that Georgia senior Luca Urlando is making a name for himself in the world of swimming. Now that the collegiate swim and dive season is in full swing, the Sacramento, California, native discussed his…
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Gender
‘Shameful’ Stigma Surrounding Athletes, Their Periods
Periods play a role in the lives of the majority of women who, in 2019, made up 44% of all NCAA athletes and 43% of all high school athletes, according to the NCAA and the National Federation of State High School Associations, respectively. However, due to the taboos…
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Sports
Georgia to Host Women’s Swim and Dive NCAA Championship in Spring
The pool deck is deserted except for the maintenance man making his final lap around the Gabrielsen Natatorium. The teal water rocks gently against the red and white candy cane-striped lanes. The only sound comes from the air conditioning unit echoing through the pool. Come late March, there will be…
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Sports
Yoga, Conditioning, Technology Help UGA Swimming and Diving Team Members Compete at Higher Level
Will Salter is a junior in the Grady Sports Media program.
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North Oconee High School Student-Athletes Head to Military Academies
For the first time in North Oconee High School’s history, there are two female athletes who have been recruited and appointed to U.S. military academies. Alexis Shirley, a swimmer, will attend the Air Force Academy in the fall. and Anna Jerald will play rugby at West Point. Swimming has been…
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Northeast Georgia News
Parents Struggle to get Refund from Swim School
Some Oconee County parents want their money back from the Georgia Aquatic Center in Watkinsville. The parents say a disagreement that banned a coach from the swim center last month cost them the program and their money. Coach Sean Gillan ran “Sean Gillan Swim School” for a year and a…
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UGA Sports
Grady Newsource Daily Sports Roundup: Nov. 4
\t The undefeated men’s and women’s swimming and diving team faces in-state rival Georgia Tech Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. in the Gabrielsen Natatorium. \t UGA men’s golf finished second in the East Lake Cup championships Nov. 3 against Illinois. The championship match was decided in extra holes between Georgia’s Greyson Sigg and…
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UGA Sports
Georgia Swim Team Hopeful for SEC Title
ATHENS, GA - The Georgia Swim Team is looking to take home a SEC title at the Southeastern Conference Championships this week.