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Teduits Takes His Game to Long Course on Final Day of 2013 Charlotte UltraSwim Grand Prix

Wisconsin’s Drew Teduits, the NCAA Champion in the 200 backstroke, swam a lifetime best in long course of the same event on Sunday morning. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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American Record on Watch at 2013 Charlotte Grand Prix (Psych Sheets & Preview)

Glenview Titans swimmer Olivia Smoliga could scare an American Record in the 50 backstroke this weekend in Charlotte. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Katie Ledecky Blows Away 400 Free Field, Day 1 of Mesa Grand Prix

Nobody even came close to Katie Ledecky, who put up the world’s second-fastest 400 free this year despite the mid-season meet. (File photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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NatCo’s 100 Free Kicks Off Mesa Grand Prix (Day 1 Prelims)

Natalie Coughlin took the top seed in a Cal-heavy women’s 100 free prelim. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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5 Best Races to Watch for the 2013 Mesa Grand Prix (Plus Links)

The pool in Mesa, Arizona is ready to erupt on the eve of the first ever Mesa Grand Prix.

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Psych Sheets Posted For Next Weekend’s Mesa Grand Prix; Katinka Back in the USA

Liz Pelton, fresh off of breaking an American Record in the 200 yard backstroke, will jump into the short course season next week in Mesa. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Breeja Larson; Huge Roster of Olympians to Highlight Inaugural Mesa Grand Prix

Olympian Breeja Larson will return home to Mesa for this month’s Grand Prix stop. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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USA Swimming to Allow Bonus Swims for Mesa Grand Prix

The Mesa Grand Prix will, for the first time this year, allow bonus swims.

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Orlando Grand Prix Day 1, Finals: Missy Franklin Delivers Third-Straight 200 Free Win

Missy Franklin picked up another win for the series on day 1 of the 2013 Orlando Grand Prix. (File Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Orlando Grand Prix Psych Sheets Out; Race Sizes Have Stabilized

The Orlando Grand Prix meet starts on Valentine’s day; meet standings to this point are above, courtesy of USA Swimming.

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Dana Vollmer to Return to Action in Orlando

Aside from Olympic legend Brooke Bennett, another star swimmer will make her big return at the upcoming Orlando Grand Prix next…

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Missy Wins Twice, But Becca Breaks NAG Record to Close Minn. GP

Becca Mann broke the 2nd-oldest National Age Group Record in yards to close the Minnesota Grand Prix. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Missy Franklin Swims Personal Best, NAG Record to Open Minneapolis Grand Prix

Missy Franklin swam a best time to begin the Minneapolis Grand Prix on Friday. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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My Six Storylines for the 2012 Minneapolis Grand Prix

Missy Franklin was a star at last year’s Minneapolis GP in long course, this year she’ll get a crack in yards. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Sprint News 10/30/12: Fast HS Times in WY, FL, Paul Powers Cracks 44 Seconds

Paul Powers (right) with coach Andrew Deichert, Became the 3rd-fastest 16 year old in history last weekend.

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