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SwimMAC Relay Stars Recap Record Run, Video Interview

At the 2013 Charlotte Ultraswim, SwimSwam caught up with record-breaking SwimMAC relay stars Matthew Josa, Jack Manchester, Michael Chadwick, and Kyle Darmody. Coach David…

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Make a Splash Tour Presented by Phillips 66 Kicks Off In NYC May 16-18

Cullen Jones, Olympic Champion and USA Swimming Foundation ambassador, headlines the 2013 Make a Splash Tour presented by Phillips 66 (Photo Courtesy of Speedo USA)

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Swim Across America Open Water Event Raises Record Funds

(Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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Shark Riders Director’s Cut

Via Youtube: Shot 100% on the new Dive Housing & HD HERO2® camera fromhttp://GoPro.com The Director’s Cut dives deeper into…

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Missy Franklin Celebrates Birthday with Prince Harry

“While the swimming community rallied around the Charlotte Ultraswim, CIF and U.S. Masters Nationals, Olympic swim star Missy Franklin celebrated her 18th birthday with Prince Harry.”

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Drew teDuits Rising Backstroke Star, Video Interview

(Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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How to Swim Open Water in Triathlons

Video and Photo Credit: The Race Club

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2013 USMS Spring Nationals, Day Four Coverage

2013 USMS Spring Nationals Photo Credit: Peter Bick

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Washington DC Bans Water Bottles at Public Pools, Inspector Classified Them As Food

Team SwimSpray trains at the Wilson Aquatic Center in Washington, DC. Recently, the city banned water bottles anywhere on the pool deck because the health inspector classified them as “food.”

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Pedro Oliveira comments on Swimwear Deal and Pablo Morales

Oliveira is a backstroke and butterfly specialist who enters the professional ranks following an exceptional NCAA career at the University of Louisville. Prior to being a Cardinal, Oliveira had already competed in the 2008 Olympic Games and was Portugal’s National Champion in both the 200m fly and 200m backstroke.

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Olympian Anthony Ervin Lands FINIS Sponsorship

(Photo Credit: Mike Lewis, olavistaphotography.com)

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Exclusive Video: Tom Shields 200 Butterfly Underwater Breakdown

Shield breakdown by 25s, above and below the water coverage (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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