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Michael Phelps Video Interview at 15 Years Old: The Prelude to the Media Frenzy

Michael Phelps is about to explode onto the competitive swimming scene again, though no one will officially go on-the-recond about the exact date and time.

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USOC leadership press briefing set for April 8 following board of directors meeting

The United States Olympic Committee board of directors will meet Tuesday, April 8, in Los Angeles. Leaders will be available to the media via teleconference following the meeting at approximately 3:15 p.m. PT.

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Mitch’s Monday Meet Review Episode 7: Men’s NCAA Championships

Join SwimSwam’s Mitch Bowmile as he reviews all of the action from last weekend’s NCAA Championships for the Division I Men. Video courtesy…

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2014 Men’s NCAA DI Championships: Final Quotes

Cal Golden Bear Ryan Murphy on being two-time NCAA champion: “It’s awesome. It’s been one of the best meets of my life and it’s sad that it’s starting to come to an end. But I think this is great for the team, most importantly. Hopefully we can keep the momentum rolling.”

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2014 NCAA DI Championships Day 3 Photo Vault: The Winners

Joao De Lucca wins 100 freestyle in 41.70, says the 100 free win was more meaningful than the 200 free for him this year.

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2014 Men’s NCAA Championships Photo Vault Day 2:

Ryan Murphy of Cal, the 100 backstroke winner, is congratulated by teammate Tony Cox who placed seventh at the 2014 NCAA Division I Swimming and Diving Championships.

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Night Two Winners’ Quotes: 2014 Men’s NCAA DI Swimming and Diving Championships

Kevin Cordes, on breaking the American Record: “I tried to take it out faster and it really worked with the speed in my turns.”

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Race Video: Michael Andrew 50 Yard Free 13-14 NAG Record, 19.76

Michael Andrew has lowered another National Age Group record at the NASA Junior National Cup meet in Clearwater, Florida. The 14-year-old went 19.76 at finals of the 50 free to take another tenth off his NAG in the event.

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Nathan Adrian & Conor Dwyer Headline USA National Team Alumni Social at Men’s NCAA Championships

Olympians Nathan Adrian and Conor Dwyer will headline the USA National Team Alumni Social held on site at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center on Saturday right after prelims in Austin, Texas.

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2014 Men’s NCAA Championships Photo Vault Day 1: Relay Roars and More

Coach Durden’s Cal Golden Bears dominate the relays…with a little help from a very loud bench.

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Race Video: Michael Andrew 200 IM NAG Record, 1:45.29

14-year old Michael Andrew has smashed his own National Age Group Record in the 200 yard IM by over two seconds, swimming a 1:45.29 to win the event at the NASA Junior Cup in Florida on Wednesday evening.

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Swimmer Eric Shuman Earns Fulbright Scholarship

Eric Shuman receives the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship – the flagship international education exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government.

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Christine Jennings Part of Denver Nuggets’ Swim Night

Prior to the game, Jennings – an open-water standout – will sign autographs and take pictures with fans from 5 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. She will then enjoy a courtside seat alongside some of the Colorado swimming community for the 7 p.m. tip again the San Antonio Spurs.

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Swim Video: Super Slow Motion Breaststroke

Swim Video is courtesy of David Marsh Performance and Queens University of Charlotte, a SwimSwam Swim Camp Partner. This video…

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President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama to Host U.S. Olympians at the White House

The President will congratulate the Olympians and Paralympians on their performance and thank them for representing the United States during the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.

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