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Matt Grevers Fit for FINA World Championships – Gold Medal Minute Video

At 2013 FINA Worlds Grevers will face strong competition from David Plummer, France’s Jeremy Stravius, and Japan’s Ryosuke Irie and Kosuke Hagino. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Ryan Lochte 2013 World Championship Preview – Gold Medal Minute Video

After dedicating a lot of time this sesason to his reality show, What Would Ryan Lochte Do, the diversion in Hollywood appears to have had little effect on Lochte’s success in the pool. By the numbers, Lochte dominated the men’s side of swimming at US World Trials. True, he’s not in 2012 Olympic shape, but he’s not far off either. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Adrian vs Magnussen World Championship Preview – Gold Medal Minute Video

James Magnussen has netted four of the top-five 100 freestyle times so far this year, notably going 47.53 back in April, and 47.67 as recently as the French Open days ago. (Photo Credit: USpresswire)

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Michael Andrew, Pro Swimming Preview, Gold Medal Minute Video

June 10th, 2013, fourteen year old swimming phenom, Michael Andrew, signed his first endorsement deal, officially making him the youngest swimmer in United States history to turn professional.

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Garmin Swim Watch SwimSwam Review Presented by All American Swim Supply

My old friend and swimswam partner, Keith Haden, president of All American Swim Supply, sent me this unit to test out.

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Conor Dwyer Builds Impressive Pro Career – Gold Medal Minute Video

At the 2013 Santa Clara Grand Prix, Dwyer swam an in-season personal best in the 200 meter freestyle, 1:47.00. Considering his hard training at the Florida Gators, expect Dwyer to enjoy a big drop in time when he tapers for the 2013 US World Championship Trials. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Berens Says 1:46 Makes The World Team in 200 Free – Gold Medal Minute Video

Berens is not backing off his mid-distance training. While Berens made the 2012 US Olympic Team in the 4×100 free relay and split a 48.52 at the London Olympics on that relay, Berens says he must train for his main event, the 200 free, to be competitive in the 100 free. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Anthony Ervin Has More to Prove in 2013 – Gold Medal Minute

“It has got to be said: Anthony Ervin was the biggest comeback of 2012. After a nearly nine year absence from the pool, Ervin returned with a big splash in 2011 in the men’s 50 freestyle. Now in 2013, Ervin has new goals, serious goals for the road to Rio.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Cullen Jones Aims for 2016 Olympic Gold – Gold Medal Minute

Cullen Jones has continued to develop his speed under iconic swim coach David Marsh (SwimMAC). Jones surprised many last summer when he took second in the 100m free and won the 50m free at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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SwimSwam Film Fest: Deep End Dance

I’m a film festival fan, and I love this short film, this short swimming video, Deep End Dancing, captured by Conor Horgan.  I…

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Make a Splash Tour Presented by Phillips 66 Kicks Off In NYC May 16-18

Cullen Jones, Olympic Champion and USA Swimming Foundation ambassador, headlines the 2013 Make a Splash Tour presented by Phillips 66 (Photo Courtesy of Speedo USA)

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Giraffe Dive and Swim Animated Film

Photo and Film Credit: Nicolas Devaux

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