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16 Reasons You Will Love The 2016 Olympic Preview Issue

#1 – Michael Phelps in gold

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Natalie Coughlin Won’t Swim At Canadian Trials

Despite being on the original psych sheets released by Swimming Canada, American swim star Natalie Coughlin will not be competing at Canadian Trials in Toronto.

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2016 Canadian Olympic Trials: Caldwell, Masse Look To Lead Backstroke

The women’s backstroke scene arguably displays the most overall depth in Canadian swimming. In both events there are at least two athletes entering with seeds under the FINA ‘A’ time meaning it’s likely Canada will be able to send two athletes in each stroke discipline. With young talent mixing with more seasoned swimmers, the backstroke races will be some of the fastest races at trials.

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2016 Canadian Olympic Trials: Fastest Field Of Female Freestylers Ever

The 2016 Canadian Olympic Trials will feature one of the best fields of freestylers on the women’s side that the nation has ever seen. From the 50 to the 800 there are competitors who could potentially make Olympic finals and have competed well internationally.

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Ryan Murphy to Compete at Canadian Olympic Trials (PSYCH SHEETS)

Natalie Coughlin, Ryan Murphy, Tom Shields, and Elizabeth Beisel will also be among the deep lineup of foreign swimmers attending the country’s semi-open Olympic and Paralympic Trials.

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Georgia Tech Pool Record Board Devastated By NCAAs

The Herbert McAuley Aquatic Center, originally the 1996 Olympic Pool, has seen a lot of history. Before these last two…

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Arizona Freshman Annie Ochitwa Breaks Natalie Coughlin’s NAG Record

2016 WOMEN’S NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, March 16 – Saturday, March 19 McAuley Aquatic Center – Atlanta, GA Prelims 10AM/Finals 6PM…

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Rachel Bootsma Wins NCAA Title with 6th Fastest 100 Back of All Time

Cal’s Rachel Bootsma raced to an NCAA title ahead of a loaded 100 back field during Friday finals at the 2016 Women’s NCAA Championships. The senior finished her last collegiate 100 backstroke with a time of 50.28, the 6th fastest performance of all time.

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day to These Swim Stars of Irish Descent

12-time Olymipc medalist, Natalie Coughlin, is one of over a dozen U.S. Swim Stars of Irish descent.

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NCAA Women’s 100 Back Preview: Bootsma, Bartholomew Chasing Coughlin’s Record

Last season, Bootsma and Bartholomew were the only 2 women under 51 seconds. This year, we’ve already seen 6 women under that mark in the lead up to NCAAs, led by newcomer Amy Bilquist.

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Happy Birthday To Us! A Look Back As SwimSwam Turns 4

It’s March 8th, 2016, and that means your favorite swimming news website has officially turned 4 years old, completing one full Olympic cycle of bringing you the best in aquatic news and entertainment!

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2016 Orlando Pro Swim Series: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Check here for live updates from finals at the Orlando Pro Swim.

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Coughlin, DiRado Each Scratch One Event For Orlando Pro Swim Tonight

Natalie Coughlin and Maya DiRado scratched and A final apiece for the Orlando PSS tonight, and Michael Phelps scratched the 200 breast B final.

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2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Orlando Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Look here for an up-to-date recap of this morning’s action in Orlando.

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Top Schwimmer – Top Wettkämpfe: Hier alle Links!

Das Olympische Jahr nimmt an Fahrt auf – am kommenden Wochenende testen viele der internationalen Top-Stars ihre Form – hier…

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