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Olympic medallist Ryan Cochrane joining Canadian bobsleigh program

Olympic Swim Star set sights on become “The Ice Men” at the 2014 Winter Olympics. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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New High Performance Director brings proven approach from U.K.

John Atkinson had many highlights in his 12-year career with British Swimming. Among the memorable perks: sitting with Prince Harry…

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Stories from the Pool, Jason Lezak, Part One World Premiere

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

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Cullen Jones Appears on TV Show The Doctors

“Cullen Jones, Olympic gold medalist, continues to be one of the most visible swimmers on Team USA.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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The Jason Lezak Swimming Photo Vault

Jason Lezak, the man with the greatest performance in swimming history, the 2008 Olympic Games 4×100 freestyle relay anchor leg. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Michael Phelps Trillion Dollar Coin Spoof Solution to American Debt Crisis

Swim News: “Michael Phelps’ celebration of his 2008 Olympic gold in the 4×100 freestyle relay is used for artistic inspiration…” (Swim Photo Credit: Slate, Andrew Morgan

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The Anthony Ervin Written SwimSwam Song

Swim News: Ervin delivers his original “SwimSwam Theme Song” for swimswam’s support of his Indiegogo fundraiser (Swim Photo Credit: Mike Lewis, olavistaphotography.com)

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2012 USA Swimming State of the Sport from Chuck Wielgus

Chuck Wielgus, USA Swimming Executive Director, delivers the 2012 State of the Sport Address.

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Olympic History Reversed on Americans in London

London has seen a rebalancing of the Olympic spirit. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Can’t-Miss Men’s Races in London

The Olympics are all about epic swimming showdowns. Two swimmers, one gold medal. Defending Olympic Champion Park Tae Hwan of Korea, (pictured), will have to contend with rising star Sun Yang of China.

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Ryan Lochte is a bigger star than Michael Phelps

SwimSwam contributor Callum Ng believes Ryan Lochte is a bigger star than Michael Phelps because Ryan is currently more accomplished and more recognizable. Do you agree?

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Brendan Hansen, Ready to Taper

After winning 100 breaststroke at the Longhorn Elite Invite, Hansen is ready to taper for Olympic Trials.

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Natalie Coughlin, Olympic Preview

Natalie: “100 back, fly and free are my focus. I’m still testing the 200 IM…not sure if I’ll swim it in Omaha.” (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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Michael Phelps vs. Ryan Lochte, London Showdown

Gold Medal Minute Presented by SwimOutlet.com: Phelps vs. Lochte, London Showdown

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In Briefs: Two-Time Olympic Medalist Davies Pulls Out of World Championships

British Swimmer David Davies has withdrawn from this summer’s World Championships in Shanghai with chronic fatigue in a story widely…

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