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2013 US Worlds Trials Previews: With No Soni, Larson and Hardy Become Consensus Favorites

Texas A&M’s Breeja Larson won the 100 breaststroke at last year’s Olympic Trials. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Olympic Medalists Boudia, Ipsen, Dumais Highlight US Diving World Championship Roster

Arizona’s NCAA Champion Sam Pickens highlights a women’s roster that is entirely fresh from last year’s Olympic squad. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Associate Head Coach Geoff Hanson Out at Arizona

Top assistant Geoff Hanson is parting ways with Arizona to “pursue other opportunities.” (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Gemmell, Jaeger, Cordes Highlight Men’s Academic All-District Teams

It takes brains to be a top American distance swimmer; both U.S. Olympic representatives in the 1500 were named to the Capital One All-District First Team this week. (Photo of Andrew Gemmell: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Top-20 Recruit in Class of 2012 Reid Elliott Transferring to Arizona

The 3rd-place men from the University of Arizona have added another significant transfer for the 2013-2014 season. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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FSU Record Holder Elizabeth Pepper Chooses Transfer Destination for Fall of 2013

Elizabeth Pepper (right) will trade in the garnet and gold for Arizona blues next season.

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CSCAA Announces Division I All-American Lists; Georgia Scores Highest With 27

Arizona’s Margo Geer is one of 7 Division I swimmers who were named First Team All-Americans in all 7 of their NCAA events. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Big Question #4: Why Did Women’s NCAAs See Less International Scoring Than Men’s NCAAs?

USC’s Stina Gardell was the highest individual scorer internationally at the women’s NCAA Championships, but overall the ladies tended to be much more homegrown than the men. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Owens, Barbiere Out for WUG’s; Godsoe and Giles Smith Added

Arizona’s Giles Smith (above) and former Stanford Cardinal Eugene Godsoe have both been added to the US World University Games roster. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Disappointing Day Begins Maria Lenk Trophy; de Lucca Can’t Swim Finals

NCAA Champion Joao de Lucca will hope for at best a relay swim in the 200 free after failing to gain a club affiliation in time for the 2013 Maria Lenk Trophy. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Premature Look: Returning Points for 2014 Women’s NCAA Championships

Yes, Georgia is losing Allison Schmitt. Yes, they’re losing Megan Romano. But get this: Georgia still returns the most points of any team at the NCAA Championships. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Post-NCAA Championships Big Question #2: Who Was the Swimmer of the Men’s Meet?

Let’s take a look at all of the criteria that go into selecting a swimmer of the year; also how many nicknames can we come up with for Vlad Morozov in 20 seconds? Find out in Big Question #2. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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NCAA Post-Season Big Question #1 – Is Michigan the Greatest Program Ever?

Mike Bottom is the 4th man to win a National Championship for the maize and blue. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Kevin Cordes Takes Another Second Off of American, NCAA, U.S. Open Records

Kevin Cordes’ grandmother cheers after he takes another second off of the all-time fastest 200 yard breaststroke in history. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Michigan, USC Have Shots at History in Day 3 Finals Sessions

Cristian Quintero (above) and USC could make the most diverse relay championship lineup we’ve ever seen, and Michigan could become the winningest program in NCAA history. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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