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2016 U.S Olympic Trials: Day Six Finals Live Recap

The most anticipated event of the night will be the men’s 200m IM where Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte will have their final 200m IM showdown on American soil.

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US Team für Rio, Stand nach Tag 6 Olympic Trials

2016 U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS Sonntag 26. Juni bis Sonntag 3. Juli Century Link Center – Omaha, Nebraska NBC Televison  Startlisten…

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2016 U.S Olympic Trials: Day Six Prelims Live Recap

2016 U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS Sunday June 26th-Sunday July 3rd, 2016 Century Link Center – Omaha, Nebraska Friday-Sunday – Prelims – 11:00…

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The Top 10 (+2) Quotes from Day 6 Prelims (Video)

Many of USA’s biggest stars competed in this mornings prelims on one of the biggest day of Olympic Trials

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Beisel Swims Well Despite Finger Fracture

Elizabeth Beisel qualified third this morning despite a hand injury on Tuesday that forced her to scratch all her events between the injury and the prelims of the 200 back.

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U.S. Olympic Roster: It’s Looking Good to Take All Eligible Swimmers

Anthony Ervin and Caeleb Dressel, already on the roster thanks to last night’s 100 free final, will be vying for another spot in the 50 free starting this morning.

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day Six Prelims Preview

Caeleb Dressel (left) and Anthony Ervin (right) will swim 50 free prelims today and should find themselves battling again in the final.

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2016 U.S Olympic Trials: Day Five Finals Live Recap

Adrian was a sub-48 second 100m freestyle in semifinals, the fastest he’s ever been on U.S soil. With Adrian leading the charge, the excitement in the race lies in who the top four swimmers will be that are guaranteed a roster spot for the 4x100m freestyle relay.

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day 5 Finals Preview

Nathan Adrian swam his first 47-second 100 free on American soil last night, and is primed to earn an Olympic berth in the final tonight.

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Call Answered in Women’s 100 Free Prelims at U.S. Olympic Trials

The women of the United States of America made a statement this morning in the prelims of the women’s 100 free, showing the world the American sprinters’ relevance even in the age of the Aussie Campbell sisters.

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2016 U.S Olympic Trials: Day Five Prelims Live Recap

2016 U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS Sunday June 26th-Sunday July 3rd, 2016 Century Link Center – Omaha, Nebraska Friday-Sunday – Prelims – 11:00…

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2016 U.S Olympic Trials: Day Four Finals Live Recap

Phelps is the top seed and heavy favorite in the 200m butterfly and will be looking to qualify for his fifth Olympic team, something only one other American swimmer (Dara Torres) has done during their career.

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2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: Day Four Finals Photo Vault

All photos courtesy Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com.  

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Missy: I’m so honored, and I’m just so happy (Video)

After the turn Ledecky was out in front, but Franklin came on strong to pass a charging Schmitt. Ledecky touched first in 1:54.88, Franklin was second in 1:56.18.

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A Very Forgiving Crowd – Missy Makes the Team

Missy Franklin is all smiles now! Punching her ticket to Rio in the 200 freestyle on night 4.

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