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Americans Win Two Medals in Women’s 100 Back for First Time Since 2008 Olympics

Regan Smith won Gold in the women’s 100 back tonight in Budapest, swimming a 58.22, while fellow American Claire Curzan grabbed Bronze in 58.67.

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Michael Phelps Headlines U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame Class of 2022

The class includes Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all-time, along with 12-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin and Para swimmer Trischa Zorn-Hudson.

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With 5th World Championships Berth, Ledecky and Kalisz Join Exclusive List

Chase Kalisz and Katie Ledecky were selected to compete at their fifth World Championships later this summer, joining 13 Americans on an exclusive list.

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Which Aquatic Athletes Will Be in the 2022 USOPC Hall of Fame Class?

Michael Phelps with his 28 Olympic medals is a sure-fire first ballot Hall-of-Famer. But which of the other 6 aquatic nominees might join him?

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Has American Age Group Swimming Power Shifted East?

TAC Titans’ star Claire Curzan is one of a slew of USA Swimming stars that developed on the eastern seaboard and should make noise in Budapest next month.

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Michael Phelps Among Finalists For U.S. Olympic & Paralympic HOF Class of 2022

Fan voting open for Olympian, Paralympian and Team categories now through May 16 to help determine the Class of 2022.

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Katharine Berkoff Breaks American Record in 100 Back; First Woman Under 49

Katharine Berkoff’s winning time of 48.74 seconds establishes her as the first woman to go sub-49-seconds in the event. 

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Huske Becomes #1 Freshman of All Time in the 100 Butterfly; Smith #3

Huske won the 100 butterfly on Friday at the Pac-12 championships. She’s now the fastest freshman of all time, and tied for the #5 performer of all time.

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Only 1 Woman in History Has Faster 100 Fly + 100 Back Combo Than Claire Curzan

Claire Curzan’s 100 yard fly and 100 yard back combo from Friday’s NC High School State Championship meet is almost unprecedented in swimming history.

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Maggie MacNeil Becomes Second* Swimmer to Hold These Four Titles Simultaneously

We looked and looked, but couldn’t find another female swimmer who has simultaneously been NCAA Champ, Olympic Champ, and both SC & LC World Champ at the same time.

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Maya DiRado, Ira Klein, Clark Hammond Join USA Swimming Board of Directors

USA Swimming has announced Maya Dirado Andrews, Ira Klein and Clark Hammond as three newly elected members to its Board of Directors.

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Ali DeLoof Produces 55.89 SCM 100 Back, 2nd Fastest American In History

Ali DeLoof has surpassed Kathleen Baker to become the second-fastest American woman in history behind Olivia Smoliga’s 55.04.

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La Classifica Dei Nuotatori Paralimpici Più Decorati Della Storia

La classifica dei nuotatori con più medaglie alle Paralimpiadi vede quattro donne nelle prime cinque posizioni. Tra queste Jessica Long

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Katie Ledecky to Ring the NYSE Closing Bell Today

The stop is Ledecky’s latest in media tour of New York City this week.

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Natalie Coughlin Speaks to Olympic Pressure During Your 1st Games vs. Your 2nd

Coughlin explains that at her first Olympics in 2004, there was a freedom that wasn’t at her 2nd Olympics, coming in as a defending champion in the 100 back

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