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Clark Smith Bears Down on National Record in 100 Fly in Colorado HS Championships Prelims

When Texas coach Eddie Reese went out looking for his recruiting class of 2013, he had a pretty clear focus…

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CSCAA Announces Division I All-American Lists; Georgia Scores Highest With 27

Arizona’s Margo Geer is one of 7 Division I swimmers who were named First Team All-Americans in all 7 of their NCAA events. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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American Record on Watch at 2013 Charlotte Grand Prix (Psych Sheets & Preview)

Glenview Titans swimmer Olivia Smoliga could scare an American Record in the 50 backstroke this weekend in Charlotte. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Why Are High School Students on the World University Games Team?

Chelsea Chenault (above) and Jack Conger both earned their tickets to Kazaan, Russia despite being just shy of their University years. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Matt Ellis Transferring to the University of Texas

University of Georgia freshman Matt Ellis has chosen to transfer to the University of Texas next fall, he told SwimSwam…

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Premature Look: Returning Points for 2014 Women’s NCAA Championships

Yes, Georgia is losing Allison Schmitt. Yes, they’re losing Megan Romano. But get this: Georgia still returns the most points of any team at the NCAA Championships. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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NCAA Post-Season Big Question #1 – Is Michigan the Greatest Program Ever?

Mike Bottom is the 4th man to win a National Championship for the maize and blue. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Records Fall By the Handful as Michigan Roars to 12th NCAA Title (Finals Recap)

Michigan’s Connor Jaeger already has a 500 free title under his belt. A win in the mile would almost seal-up a team championship for the Michigan Wolverines. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Michigan, USC Have Shots at History in Day 3 Finals Sessions

Cristian Quintero (above) and USC could make the most diverse relay championship lineup we’ve ever seen, and Michigan could become the winningest program in NCAA history. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Up/Downs

The Arizona Wildcats give up a few finalists tonight to Florida, Stanford, and Texas, but they have a scoring margin and the advantage of being very highly seeded. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Teduits Smokes 200 Backstroke; Michigan Ends Day 3 Prelims With Encouraging Swims

The Michigan Wolverines’ 200 medley surprised with an NCAA Record on day 2 of this meet. They’ll hope to start off hot again on day 3 to lock up the NCAA Championship. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Michigan Beats Cal in Both Relays to Win Day; Nolan Adds Second Win of Sophomore Championship

The Michigan men started the session off with a bang in the 200 medley relay: a victory they’d badly need to maintain their 30+ point advantage over Cal on day 2. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Fishback Breaks Down Scenarios; Michigan Looks Comfortable Headed Into Final Day

Kristian Ipsen is two-for-two in diving events so far. Is success on platform enough to pull Stanford back into the top 5? That and more questions answered by Price V. Fishback. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 2 Up/Downs

If Michigan ends up winning this meet, then Miguel Ortiz is their MVP. Three swims, three A-Finals. He needs to score big tonight for the Wolverines. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Cordes’ American Record Highlights Very Fast Day 2 Prelims Session

Tom Shields did his part for Cal by making the A-Final in both the 100 fly and the 100 back without using up too much energy. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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