London 2012 Olympics

Reports: IOC Strongly Considering 50’s for 2016 Olympics

American Jessica Hardy is the world’s best 50 breaststroker, but has never had the chance to prove it on the Olympic stage. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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When I Was Fifteen – a Memoir by Jesse Kubanet

Last week, I watched, mouth agape, just like the rest of the world, as fifteen-year-old Katie Ledecky absolutely crushed the…

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Contract with Federation Forces Sun Yang Give Up Bulk of $18 Million in Endorsements

Yang will still walk away with roughly $6 million, though, which will still make him one of the world’s wealthiest swimmers. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Cal’s 11 Medals, 7 Gold, Top Collegiate Tables at Olympics

Teri McKeever (above) and Dave Durden have been masterful in Berkeley (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Ous Mellouli Golden in Olympic 10K Open Water

Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com, @Mike2swim

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A New Day for Open Water Swimming in the USA

(Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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USA Takes Down Cinderellas from Spain in Women’s WP Gold Medal Match

Betsey Armstrong held Spain to two goals in the first three quarters as the Americans rolled to gold. (Photo Courtesy: London 2012)

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Ryan Lochte Stars with Sir Patrick Stewart and Simon Pegg

Fresh off of his 2012 London Olympic gold medal performances, Ryan Lochte stars with actors Patrick Stewart, Simon Pegg and Maisie Williams…

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Olympic 10K Marathon Open Water Swim – Final Countdown

With less than 24 hours to go until the start of the women’s 10K marathon open water swim there is…

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Former Chinese National Team Swimmer, Talks Olympics

Abi Liu is a former national record holder in China and now coaches Peak Aquatics in Northern California.

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Dear Michael Phelps

“Letters to Michael thanking him for changing the sport.” (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Breaking it down: Olympic 10K Marathon Open Water Swimming

A breakdown of what to expect at London’s Serpentine: one of the best spectator courses in history. (Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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Cameroon Swimmer Missing After Olympic Swim

Cameroon’s Paul Edingue, one of two swimmers at the Olympics, has vanished from the village.

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Medals, Medals, Everywhere, But What Does It All Mean?

Firsts, bests, and other trends from the Olympic medal podium. (Photo: US Presswire)

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