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Swim Talk with Minnesota Commit, Canadian NAG Record Holder Kierra Smith [Video Fixed]

Posted on January 22, 2012 | 2 Comments
This interview with Kierra Smith was done a few weeks ago, shortly after Canadian Kierra Smith returned home from the Pan American Games, where she took a silver as part of the Canadian 400 medley relay, and also placed 5th in the 100 breaststroke. Check out the...
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TSC Midseason NCAA Awards: Big Ten (With Even More Awards!)

Posted on December 29, 2011 | 7 Comments
It’s the halfway point of the 2011-2012 NCAA season, and in addition to our updates to our men’s and women’s power rankings, it’s time to give out some first-semester awards. And I’ll cut-off our supremely-intelligent readers before you leave comments – we realize that programs...
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Minneapolis Night 1: Hansen Wins Again, Sims Kicks of Post Grad Career With 100 Fly Victory

Posted on November 11, 2011 | 10 Comments
On night one of the Minneapolis Grand Prix, there was a ton of great racing. The field for this meet is so loaded, that every name in every final is a “big name,” which is the kind of atmosphere that brings the fans out in...
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Top Canadians Sign National Letters of Intent [PICTURES]

Posted on November 10, 2011 | No Comments
The Americans were not the only swimmers who signed their National Letters of Intent yesterday, the first day they were allowed to. The very-much heralded women’s class from north of the border also put pen-to-paper yesterday to solidify their college commitments. As always, click on...
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Iowa Men Top Minnesota For First Time in 14 Years; Women’s 1000 Posts Top National Times

Posted on November 6, 2011 | 3 Comments
Last weekend, Minnesota and Iowa showed off for the Floyd of Rosedale Trophy, which is handed to the winner of the two teams’ annual football game. Though these two programs don’t reside in the same state, they consider each other to be primary rivals. Despite...
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TSC NCAA Power Rankings, Women’s Round 1

Posted on October 23, 2011 | 2 Comments
This is the first edition of our The Swimmers Circle power rankings. These rankings are not a “poll,” in the sense that there were not ballots and no official polling done. While polls are a great way to get the collective national opinions of coaches...
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American Women, Brazilian Men, Sweep Day 3; de Deus Reclaims Gold Medal on Appeal

Posted on October 17, 2011 | No Comments
Women’s 400 Free Young Gillian Ryan, even at only 16 years old, is already showing the nerves of a polished distance veteran. In the women’s 400 free, she was able to scoot by two swimmers many years her senior on the final 100 meters to...
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Haley Spencer’s Club Teammate Lauren Votava Commits to Minnesota

Posted on October 12, 2011 | No Comments
There are few programs in the country who seem to be better at exploiting their recruiting history than Minnesota. Some of the connections are obvious – the Aquajets program, which has sent several to the Golden Gophers, is located in suburban Minneapolis. Some are pretty...
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Mission Viejo Distance Star Commits to Minnesota

Posted on October 11, 2011 | No Comments
The Minnesota men have graduated a huge piece in Michael Richards, and one might think that their biggest target in recruiting would be his replacement. Quite the contrary, however, with the program united under head coach Kelly Kraemer, the Gopher men are really seeking to build...
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Haley Spencer Posts Top Breaststroke Times in Minnesota Victory

Posted on October 10, 2011 | No Comments
Minnesota (women) 200, Michigan (women) 150 The Michigan women headed up to Minneapolis for a two-day dual meet with Minnesota, and they received a solid thrashing at the hands of the Golden Gophers. The final score was in round numbers and not too far apart,...
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Minnesota Golden Gophers Archive

Swim Talk with Minnesota Commit, Canadian NAG Record Holder Kierra Smith [Video Fixed]

TSC Midseason NCAA Awards: Big Ten (With Even More Awards!)

Minneapolis Night 1: Hansen Wins Again, Sims Kicks of Post Grad Career With 100 Fly Victory

Top Canadians Sign National Letters of Intent [PICTURES]

Iowa Men Top Minnesota For First Time in 14 Years; Women’s 1000 Posts Top National Times

TSC NCAA Power Rankings, Women’s Round 1

American Women, Brazilian Men, Sweep Day 3; de Deus Reclaims Gold Medal on Appeal

Haley Spencer’s Club Teammate Lauren Votava Commits to Minnesota

Mission Viejo Distance Star Commits to Minnesota

Haley Spencer Posts Top Breaststroke Times in Minnesota Victory

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