Articles by Robert Gibbs

2016 Atlanta Classic Day 3 Finals Recap

The final evening of competition of the 2016 Atlanta Classic will feature Olympians, NCAA stars, and other top swimmers squaring off in five total events.

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Navy SEAL Charles Keating IV Killed in Fighting in Iraq

The US Navy SEAL killed in Iraq on Tuesday was Charles Keating IV, part of a family that is famed in the swimming community.

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Cesar Cielo Definitely Out For Rio, Future Uncertain

Cesar Cielo has been ruled out of any possible relay spots on Brazil’s Olympic roster, and the world record holder says he will take some time off of training while deciding what his future holds.

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Brazil Announces Largest Olympic Team Ever

Brazil announced the 29 men and women who will make up their largest Olympic swimming team ever after the conclusion of the 2016 Maria Lenk meet.

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2016 Arena Pro Series – Mesa: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Michael Phelps will be going against a strong field that includes his training partners Chase Kalisz and David Nolan, among others, in the final of the 200 IM at the Mesa stop of the Arena Pro Series.

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2016 Mesa PSS Day 2: How Much Did The Wind Affect Swims?

Nathan Adrian had the wind at his back as he took gold in the 50 free tonight on Day 2 of the Arena Pro Series stop in Mesa.

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2016 Mesa PSS: Vollmer vs. Worrell Setting Up Omaha Showdown

Dana Vollmer won the 100 fly tonight in Mesa with the fastest time by a U.S. swimmer since her own gold medal in London in 2012.

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2016 Arena Pro Series – Mesa: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Allison Schmitt is one of defending Olympic gold medalists looking to make a splash in the first finals session of the 2016 Arena Pro Series stop in Mesa, Arizona.

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5 Storylines, All the Links You Need for the Mesa PSS

Katie Ledecky broke the world record in the 800 free earlier this year at the Austin Pro Series meet, and she’ll be swimming that event again, along with plenty of others, this week in Mesa.

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2016 M. NCAA Picks: Can Anybody Stop Clark Smith in the 1650?

Texas junior Clark Smith will be swimming the 1650 free on the final day of the NCAA championships after making the championship final in the 200 fly last year, but given his distance performances so far this season, he’s the clear favorite to take the win.

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2016 M. NCAA Picks: Texas Taper vs. Wolfpack Hunger in 800 Free Relay

The Texas men ended up with the win in the first relay on last year’s schedule because of a NC State DQ, and the two teams should go 1-2 again in the first event of this year’s NCAA championships: the 800 free relay.

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2016 M. NCAA Picks: New Names Top 200 IM Psych Sheet, Returners Lurk

Georgia sophomore Gunnar Bentz will be looking to move up from last year’s 8th-place finish in the 200 IM at NCAA’s, but he’ll likely have to spar against a star-studded cast of fellow returners: Will Licon, Josh Prenot, Ryan Murphy, and Dylan Bosch

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2016 M. NCAA Picks: Texas, Cal Set For Another Epic 400 Medley Relay

Jack Conger and the Texas Longhorns are looking to defend last year’s come-from-behind title in the 400 medley relay, but a retooled California Bears squad should be just as formidable as the last few years.

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2016 NCAA W. Picks: Bears Look for Three in a Row for 800 Free Relay

Senior Elizabeth Pelton be looking for her third straight championship in the 800 free relay as swims it for the California Golden Bears for the fourth and final time at the NCAA championships this week.

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2016 Men’s Pac-12 Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Sam Perry leads a Stanford team that holds a solid lead over USC heading into the final night of action at the 2016 Pac 12 Men’s Championships.

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