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Connor Jaeger: I thought I was out at the 200 (Video)

Connor Jaeger roared to a convincing win in the last 50 of tonight’s 400 Freestyle

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Josh Prenot on Prelims: Por Que No Los Dos? (Video)

Although he scratched the 400 IM for tonight, let’s appreciate that Josh Prenot did make it back at the Olympic Trials in 2 very different events on the same day

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Kevin Cordes: I’m really looking forward to tonight (Video)

Kevin Cordes of the Fox Valley Swim Team became the 3rd-fastest American in history this morning in the 100m breast, clocking 59.05 at U.S. Olympic Trials prelims

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Michael Andrew on sub 1:00 Breaststroke: I’m blown away (Video)

17-year old swimmer Michael Andrew has become the youngest American swimmer in history to go faster than 1 minute in the 100 Breaststroke.

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Shoults continues phenomenal season with Top 8 in 400 Free (Video)

After setting National High School records in the 200 and 500 yard freestyles, Grant Shoults has translated his success to long course in a big way

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Sean Grieshop post 400 IM Junior WR “I’m very pleased” (Video)

The time for 17-year-old Grieshop broke the former world junior record held by Brandon Almeida of Brazil at 4:14.07.

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Simone on pressure of Trials: It’s just another meet (Video)

After a quick swim this morning, top seed Simone Manuel was unable to improve and fell back behind 54 seconds. She ended up third in 54.11.

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Does Mitch Larkin prefer the 100 or 200 Back (Video)

The Aussies backstroke ace, Mitch Larkin, competed in Santa Clara this weekend, making his debut on US soil

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Dana Vollmer expects to be 52 in the 100 free (Video)

Though catching Australia may be out of the question for any relay in Rio, the Americans now have at least four big talents with a shot to challenge for 52-second splits

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Maxime Rooney on Trials prospect: Relays are my favorite (Video)

The current junior world record-holder, American Maxime Rooney, was fifth in 1:48.85

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Garrett Weber-Gale: It’s a privilege to coach at Nitro (Video)

Garrett Weber-Gale has stepped in at Nitro in a new role for the 2008 Olympian: a coach

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Pereira on Phelps and Lochte: Racing them made me who I am (Video)

Thiago Pereira did not play around, jumping out to a huge lead right off the bat, swimming a very strong 1:57.77 for the win in the 200 IM in Santa Clara

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Eddie Reese: Taper is an art no one understands (Video)

Eddie Reese, a zen master in his own right within the realm of swimming, is willing to admit that not even he fully understands the subtle but looming art that is Taper

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Jessica Ashwood: I did have a cheeky look at the clock at 350 (Video)

Jessica Ashwood of Chandler Swim Club picked up another win with a very strong 8:18.14 to easily handle the field. That’s her best time ever, and also a new Australian record

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James Magnussen: After trials I was feeling a little dejected (Video)

With Nathan Adrian out of the final, along with Anthony Ervin and Conor Dwyer, James Magnussen swam a 48.99 for the win

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