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100m Freestyle World Champ Trials Preview: Solidifying of the Guard

Nathan Adrian, the defending Olympic Champion, is a big favorite in the 100 free with many retirements from the male sprint group. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Anthony Ervin Feels a Lot of Room for Improvement After Finishing 3rd in 50 Free

Anthony Ervin (pink cap) finished 3rd at the 2013 Santa Clara Grand Prix in the 50 free. (Photo: Bill Collins)

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2013 Worlds Trials Previews: Vollmer Training Singles, Still Favorite as WR Holder in 100 Fly

Dana Vollmer may only be training singles, but that should still be good enough to win at this year’s World Championship Trials in the 100 fly. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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He’s Back: Ryan Lochte Entered in 400 IM for Santa Clara Grand Prix; Seebohm/Franklin to Do Battle

First-of-the-year swims by Ryan Lochte and Kevin Cordes highlight the psych sheets for the Santa Clara Grand Prix. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013 US Worlds Trials Previews: It’s Natalie Coughlin’s Time in the 50 Free

Natalie Coughlin has a new focus and new training partners, and could be a new force in the 50 free. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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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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17-Year Old O’Connor Breaks English Record in 200 IM on Day 1 of British Gas International

17-year old Siobhan-Marie O’Connor had a huge impact among a field rich with stars on day 1 of this new international meet. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Adrian, Coughlin, Ervin to Race in French Meet; Latter Two in British Gas Open In Coming Weeks

Teammates Nathan Adrian and Anthony Ervin are taking a road trip this weekend. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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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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Adrian Honored With Sports Star Award in Native Seattle

Nathan Adrian was honored as Seattle’s best “amateur” sports athlete of 2012 at a ceremony last weekend. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Eve and Candace Interview Nathan Adrian (This Should Be Good)

Eve and Candace, the two-named duo who each only need one name, are among the world’s most passionate swim fans…

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Jason Turcotte to Lead 8 Juniors to FINA World Cup with Hardy, Ervin, Shields

Allie Szekely (above) will be a part of the elite junior squad that the Americans send to the FINA World Cup Series. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Schneider Wins Tiburon Sprint; Rowdy Bests Vanderpool-Wallace

Josh Schneider conquered his second-straight Tiburon Sprint Classic title. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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Tiburon Sprint Classic: Battle of the Sexes, Can Rowdy Beat the Girls?

Swim News: Look out Rowdy, Dana Vollmer, Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace, and a slew of other elite sprinters are coming for you. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Cassidy Bayer Gets Another, Takes Down Dana Vollmer NAG Record

Cassidy Bayer already has one National Age Group Record to her name from the last month. But her latest swim…

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