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Baby Phelps On The Way: Michael To Be A Father

Michael Phelps and fiance Nicole Johnson are expecting their first child.

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Adidas Launches Cutting-Edge adizero XVI – Video Exclusive

Tonight adidas unveiled its cutting-edge adizero XVI, combining intelligent materials and intuitive fit to be its fastest swimsuit ever.

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Legend Grant Hackett Joins Phelps In Tempe, Will Compete At US Nats

Grant Hackett is set to join Michael Phelps in Tempe, at least for a bit…cue the ridiculously fast practices!

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Sweden’s Alshammar Headed to SwimMAC Elite, More Visitors On The Way

Swedish veteran swimmer Therese Alshammar is headed to Charlotte.

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Kyle Chalmers Named South Australia’s Male Junior Athlete of the Year

Kyle Chalmers’ star continues to rise, as the 17-year-old adidas Swim athlete has been awarded SASI’s Junior Male Athlete of the Year.

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11/19/15 In Briefs: Windsor Critics, CF McArthur Swim, Abbott & Meyer

This edition of In Briefs highlights the 2015 Barbados Open water Festival.

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WADA Deems 6 Nations Non-Compliant, Explores Independent Testing Role

In the aftermath of the Independent Commission’s Report, the board of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) convened yesterday in Colorado…

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FINA Revises Rio Relay Qualification Criteria; JPN Medley Now In

The Japanese women’s 4x100m medley relay has had its status changed in terms of being in the top 12 for Rio qualification.

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Swimming Australia CEO Anderson Responds To Claim Kids Worked Too Hard

Mark Anderson, Swimming Australia CEO, responds to claims his organization “works kids too hard.”

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Adventures In Age Group Coaching: Get Specific

When coaches are specific with swimmers, everybody wins.

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Simple Shoulder Exercises To Prevent Injury (Video)

The sport we love doesn’t come without its difficulties, as anyone suffering from “swimmer’s shoulder” can attest. Pain in a…

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Eddie Reese Talks Standout Texas Freshmen Harty, Shebat (Video)

Ryan Harty scored the NCAA’s 2nd-fastest 200 backstroke time (1:42.52) while helping the Longhorns overtake the NC State Wolfpack last weekend. Hear what Texas Head Coach Eddie Reese says about his stellar freshmen.

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11/17/15 In Briefs: New USOC/NCAA Role, Budapest Honor, Northbridge HS

Read about the USOC’s new Director of Collegiate Partnerships role in this edition of “In Briefs”.

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#MotivationMonday: Cal Women In The Weight Room (Video)

Check out how the Cal Women work it out in the weight room.

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Adidas Signs Young Aussie Sprinter Kyle Chalmers

17-year-old Australian sprinter Kyle Chalmers is adidas Swim’s newest athlete.

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