Year: 2020
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EIU Swimmer Files a Lawsuit After Being Threatened with a Firearm by Law Enforcement
The ACLU is representing Eastern Illinois University swimmer Jaylan Butler in a federal lawsuit after he was threatened by a firearm by law enforcement, which the ACLU believes was unjust.
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ONE ON ONE: Bronte Campbell on qualifying for Tokyo 2020, Shayna Jack and athlete’s rights to express themselves
Bronte Campbell is one of the stars of the pool, and this week she joins Shane and Nat to discuss her preparations for Tokyo.  Campbell discusses her rivalry with sister, Cate and opens up about supporting her sister after “possibly the greatest choke in Olympic history.† The Olympic gold medallist also questions the time in…
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Maddie Ward makes a splash after coming back from injury
CSU breaststroke swimmer, Maddie Ward, knows what it means to fight through adversity and come back on top. After having two huge surgeries following an impressive sophomore season, Ward knew it would take some time to build up her strength. But it was not long before she was back in the water and getting her…
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Ali Stingrays Swimmer Scholars
Ali Stingrays Swimmer Scholar Program provides college readiness support and competitive swimming skills that primarily serve students of color. Students from Central High School and the W.E.B. DuBois Academy are part of the pilot program.
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Ali Center launches scholar swimming program for black students in West End
The Ali Sting Rays is a college readiness/swimming program that focuses on teaching African American children how to swim and have academic success.
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Economic impact of 2020 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials
Hosting officials say possible economic impact of $100 million outweigh the costs to host the trials
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Top 7 Ideal Exercises for Swimmers
Nothing compares to the absolute bliss of jumping in a pool to cool off oneself on a hot sunny day. However, things can get pretty intense all of a sudden when you take this fun time activity to the level of competitive sports. Swimming as a sport has a vast and international followership, especially during…