Articles by Robert Gibbs

Watch: Chase Kalisz and Bob Bowman Post-400 IM Press Conference

First-time Olympian Chase Kalisz and Coach Bob Bowman spoke with the media tonight after winning the men’s 400 free on the first night of the 2016 Olympic Trials.

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Watch: Connor Jaeger Post-400 Free Press Conference

Two-time Olympian Connor Jaeger spoke with the media tonight after winning the men’s 400 free on the first night of the 2016 Olympic Trials.

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Watch: Maya DiRado on Making the Olympic Team

Watch Maya DiRado’s press conference after becoming the first woman named to the 2016 USA Olympic Swim Team.

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What Does It Take to Make It Back? Comparing Times from 2008-2016

Michael McBroom had the 3rd-fastest time in the 400 free this morning, after just making it into the 400 free finals at the 2012 Olympic Trials.

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IWF Bans Three Countries From Rio Olympics

The international governing body for weightlifting banned three countries, including Russia, pending the results of positive “B” doping tests from the 2008 and 2012 Olympics.

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Ryan Lochte Will Definitely Swim the 400 IM at Trials (Full Video)

Ending the speculating, Ryan Lochte announced today that he will definitely be swimming the 400 IM in Omaha on Sunday

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2016 USA Olympic Trials Psych Sheet Released

Ryan Lochte is “only” entered in six events this time around.

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Ledecky Entered In All Freestyle Events, Plus 400 IM

Already best freestyler of this generation, Katie Ledecky might be looking to expand her event lineup, as she’s entered in the 400 IM and the 50 free at Olympic Trials, in addition to her more usual events.

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Olympic Hype Video: “Work, Train, Dream”

Check out the video swimmer and swim fan Chad Patterson created featuring Team USA’s victories from the 2012 London Games.

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Minneapolis, Orlando, Charlotte out, Atlanta in for Arena PSS

Conor Dwyer will kick off his defense of the Arena Pro Series title next January in Austin, Texas.

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Webinar Explains Dramatic Shift in U.S. National Junior Team Selection

In a webinar posted on the USA Swimming website, National Junior Team Director Mitch Dalton outlined the changes in National Junior Team selection procedures and explained the rationale behind the shift.

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FINA Issues Statement After WADA Report on Missed Russian Tests

FINA is asking anyone with evidence of Russian doping violations to come forward.

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Two Pakistani Swimmers Selected for Rio

Lianna Swan and Haris Bandey are slated to representPakistan at this summer’s Olympic Games.

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Legacy and Future in Men’s 200 IM

The 200 IM will be the only race at Olympic Trials that will feature the two fastest men ever – Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps – competing against each other.

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5 Big Things From Day 2 of Arena Pro Swim – Santa Clara

Josh Prenot’s consistency in the 200 breast has moved him to the front of the pack of contenders for the two spots on the US Olympic team.

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