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Stephanie Peacock To Make Return at Charlotte Grand Prix

North Carolina swimmer Stephanie Peacock, who missed the NCAA Championships, will be back in elite racing next month in Charlotte. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Katie Ledecky Blows Away 400 Free Field, Day 1 of Mesa Grand Prix

Nobody even came close to Katie Ledecky, who put up the world’s second-fastest 400 free this year despite the mid-season meet. (File photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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NatCo’s 100 Free Kicks Off Mesa Grand Prix (Day 1 Prelims)

Natalie Coughlin took the top seed in a Cal-heavy women’s 100 free prelim. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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5 Best Races to Watch for the 2013 Mesa Grand Prix (Plus Links)

The pool in Mesa, Arizona is ready to erupt on the eve of the first ever Mesa Grand Prix.

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Psych Sheets Posted For Next Weekend’s Mesa Grand Prix; Katinka Back in the USA

Liz Pelton, fresh off of breaking an American Record in the 200 yard backstroke, will jump into the short course season next week in Mesa. (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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USA Swimming to Allow Bonus Swims for Mesa Grand Prix

The Mesa Grand Prix will, for the first time this year, allow bonus swims.

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Orlando Grand Prix Day 1, Finals: Missy Franklin Delivers Third-Straight 200 Free Win

Missy Franklin picked up another win for the series on day 1 of the 2013 Orlando Grand Prix. (File Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Orlando Grand Prix Psych Sheets Out; Race Sizes Have Stabilized

The Orlando Grand Prix meet starts on Valentine’s day; meet standings to this point are above, courtesy of USA Swimming.

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German National Record Holder Lebherz Coming to America for Orlando Grand Prix

Germany’s Yannick Lebherz, part of a strong young German nucleus, will come stateside for a Grand Prix meet for the second-straight year.

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Texas-Ex Karlee Bispo Swims Two Lifetime Bests; Grevers Wins to Close Austin Grand Prix

Former Texas All-American Karlee Bispo didn’t back down from a challenge by one of the world’s best in Austin (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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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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USA Swimming Revises “B” Standards for Orlando Grand Prix

Nathan Adrian is among the few swimmers who qualified and were able to tend the Austin Grand Prix. USA Swimming is making moves to try and get a bigger field in Orlando. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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USA Swimming Hints at Ramped-Up Prize Money in Grand Prix Series

Professional swimmers like Nathan Adrian will soon have a new motivation to attend the USA Swimming Grand Prix Series. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Speedo Will Redouble Efforts in the US Market says President Jim Gerson

Ryan Lochte, Speedo Athlete (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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