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US Worlds Trials Previews: Three Potential Medalists, Only Two Spots in Women’s 400 Free

Olympians Allison Schmitt (left) and Chloe Sutton (right) were both in the top 5 in the world last year, but will someone get left out in favor of fast-rising Katie Ledecky? (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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Orlando Grand Prix, Day 1 Prelims: Missy Takes Off, Lebherz Bests Americans

Missy Franklin, as she always is, starred on day 1 of the 2012 Grand Prix, but the international folks impressed too. (File Photo: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Katie Ledecky Breaks 500 Free National High School Record, NAG Record

Katie Ledecky already has a NAG and National HIgh School Record after prelims. (File Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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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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Katie Ledecky and Jack Conger Go “Primary” At Metro Championships

Katie Ledecky (above) and Jack Conger won’t have any surprise entries at this weeken’ds Metro Championships. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Conger, Ledecky Crush Records at Metro Prep Champs

The whole of the DC Metroplex is in the throes of big high school meets this weekend. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Chloe Sutton wins 400 Free at the Austin Grand Prix

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

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Austin Grand Prix: Franklin Pushes Hardest on Day 1 Prelims

Missy Franklin’s 100 free was the most impressive swim of a quiet prelims session in Austin. (File Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Austin Psych Sheets Showed Elite Standards Swing Too Far the Other Way

Matt Grevers will lead a talented group of backstrokers at the Austin Grand Prix, but there won’t be many of his fellow competitors there to see it. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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The 2012 US Winter Nationals Swimming Photo Vault

Ryan Lochte, 11-time Olympic Medalist (Swim Photo Credit: Melissa Lundie, melissalundie.com)

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The Allison Schmitt Photo Vault

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

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Phelps Begins Last Run at Olympic Three-Peat in 100 Fly Prelims

Michael Phelps is still seeking individual gold at this meet, and enters still as the favorite in the men’s 100 fly. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Dear Katrina discusses WR possibility for Katie Ledecky

Dear Katrina, I really want to drop five seconds in my 400 and ten seconds in my 800 freestyle. Do…

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