SwimNetwork.com  released that Maritza Correia has announced her retirement. The pain in her shoulders over the last two years has made simple tasks difficult.

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The Josh Project

April Pool’s Day Interview

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The Emory Wheel, Emory University’s student newspaper asks an important question, “Where Are the Black Swimmers?“

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French swimmer Malia Metella reacts after winning the 50 meter freestyle final at the French Swimming Championships in Dunkirk, northern France, Sunday, April 27, 2008. (AP Photo/Bob Edme)

French swimmer Malia Metella reacts after winning the 100 meter freestyle final at the French Swimming Championships in Dunkirk, northern France, Friday, April 25, 2008. (AP Photo/Bob Edme)

French swimmer Malia Metella reacts after winning the 100 meter freestyle final at the French Swimming Championships in Dunkirk, northern France, Friday, April 25, 2008. (AP Photo/Bob Edme)

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The home of the Philadelphia Department of Recreation swim team, the Marcus Foster Pool, was ordered to be closed indefinitely.

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Here is the first installment of the videos we shot at April Pool’s Day.

Betsy

Leon

Drowning the Fear

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The 1^st Annual Urban Classic Invitational is scheduled for June 27-29. The City of Atlanta Dolphins Swim Team is hosting the meet at the Adamsville Natatorium in Atlanta, GA. Make sure you show your support so this meets continues to grow year after year.

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The International Swimming Hall of Fame is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. According to their website their mission is to promote the benefits and importance of swimming as a key to fitness, good health, quality of life, and the water safety of children. We will accomplish this through operation of the International Swimming Hall of Fame, a dynamic shrine dedicated to the history, memory, and recognition of the famous swimmers, divers, water polo players, synchronized swimmers, and persons involved in life saving activities and education, throughout the world, whose lives and accomplishments will serve to inspire, educate, and be role models for all those who participate in the Hall of Fame’s experience and programs.

Take some time to visit their website. Here are few links that caught my eye:

BLACK SPLASH: The Amazing History of swimming in black and white

ISHOF Celebrates African-America History in Swimming

Black Splash: The History of African-American Swimmers (pdf)

Jim Ellis To Receive ISHOF’s Presidential Award

Cullen Jones Visits Carver Ranches Boys & Girls Club

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Make sure you check out USASwimming.org. Shaun Anderson and April Pool’s Day are featured on the front page in the “In The News” section.

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We just created the Diversity in Aquatics social network! Sign up and meet other fans of the site.

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