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SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2024: Women’s #50-41

Cate Campbell has a very good chance of returning to the Olympic podium in the 50 free 16 years after she claimed bronze in Beijing.

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SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2024: Men’s #60-51

The defending Olympic champion in the 400 IM, Chase Kalisz could be back on the podium in Paris, but he’ll need to be at the top of his game.

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Olympic Champion Madison Wilson & Boyfriend Matt Short Announce Engagement

Two-time Olympic Champion Madison Wilson has announced her engagement to Matthew Short. Both athletes have represented Australia on the international scene.

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Olympic Silver Medalist Erica Sullivan’s Fourth Annual Oscars Thread (And Our Thoughts)

Sullivan created her fourth annual thread giving swimming equivalents to the “Best Picture” Oscar nominees on X (formerly known as Twitter).

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It’s a RELAY: Michael Phelps and Wife Nicole Announce Birth of 4th Son

Michael Phelps and his wife Nicole gave birth to their fourth son, Nico Michael Phelps, last week, making four boys and a full relay.

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SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2024: Women’s #60-51

After breaking out in a big way in 2023, there’s a path for Kennedy Noble to the Olympics despite being in a stacked crop of female backstrokers in the U.S.

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SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2024: Men’s #70-61

Adam Peaty comes into the year as the two-time defending Olympic champion in the men’s 100 breast. Does he have a chance at a three-peat?

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SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2024: Men’s #80-71

Destin Lasco had a long course breakout in 2023, but the question now becomes can he perform well at back-to-back LC meets and win a medal on the big stage.

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The Hungry Swimmer: Lasagna Soup

This recipe twists your classic lasagna dish and has you enjoying it in a warm, comforting bowl. I present to you… lasagna soup! 

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Should NCAA Meets Be Allowed to End In Ties?

The Arizona State vs. Cal dual meet on Saturday was one of the most-anticipated dual meets in college swimming in recent memory. It ended in a tie.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Australia Anteing Up For Paris 2024 Air Conditioners

Get your news fix with the latest edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring Swimming Australia’s plan to keep athletes cool in Paris 2024.

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SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2024: Men’s #90-81

Chen Juner broke the super-suited Chinese Record in the 200 fly last year, but subsequently missed the semi-final at Worlds. Can he deliver in Paris?

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“Iceman” Richard Pelletier Marks 1000-Straight Days of Swimming in Minnesota’s Lake Harriet

Minnesota’s “iceman” Richard Pelletier completed his 1000th straight freshwater swim in Lake Harriet, marking the occasion with a plunge into the frigid lake.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 45% Think 14:30 In 1500 Free Most Likely Men’s Barrier To Fall

After an epic duel in the 1500 free at the 2023 World Championships, Ahmed Hafnaoui and Bobby Finke could have the 14:30 barrier within reach in 2024.

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SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2024: Women’s #70-61

After an under-the-radar rebound year in 2023, Olivia Smoliga has emerged as a prominent contender for a third straight Olympic team in 2024.

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