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2014 FINA World Cup Series: Beijing Day 1 Recaps, Hosszu Breaks Hungarian Record

Hungarian Katinka Hosszu has resumed her winning ways with an early National Record in the 800 free in Beijing.

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Tim Phillips to Replace Michael Phelps on 2015 World Championships Squad

Tim Phillips will swim the 100 fly at the 2015 World Championships in Kazaan, Russia.

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Tyler Clary to Replace Michael Phelps in the 200 IM at 2015 World Championships

Tyler Clary is not new to the team, but has added another event for the 2015 World Championships.

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Four Years After Fran Crippen’s Death, Remember to Smile

You have to wake up early to see a beautiful sunrise.

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City Council Approves $103.7 Million Belmont Pool Project, Including Upgraded Seating

Belmont Plaza’s swimming footprint is currently occupied by a temporary outdoor 50-meter pool in the parking lot. Soon, that will be replaced by a massive $103-million permanent facility.

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67 coaches named U.S. National Team Coaches for 2014-2015

Cal’s Dave Durden is one of 67 coaches to be named to the U.S. National Team coaching staff for the upcoming season.

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Phelps Surges Back Into Lead in Fan-Voting For Golden Goggles Awards

Controversy hasn’t kept Phelps from leading the fan-vote in all three categories for which he’s a named nominee for the 2014 Golden Goggles Awards.

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At Least $3.2 Million in Prize Money to Be Awarded at 2015 World Championships

If all goes according to plan for U.S. superstar Missy Franklin, the 2015 World Championships will be her first major prize-money meet after turning pro. There will be plenty of cash available for the top 6 finishers in each race, too.

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USA Swimming Announces Roster For 2014 National Select Camp

USA Swimming has announced it’s roster for the 2014 National Select Camp which will take place at the US Olympic…

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Neil Savage, Former Coach in Georgia, Banned By USA Swimming

USA Swimming added a new name to its public list of “Individuals Permanently Suspended or Ineligible” on Friday: that of…

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World Record Holder Dana Vollmer Announces Pregnancy, Expecting Her First Child in February

Dana Vollmer shed some light on what she’s been up to since last competing at the 2013 World Championships.

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2014 National Champion Cammile Adams Joins Team Arena

Two-time USA Swimming 200 fly national champ Cammile Adams has signed on with Arena through 2016.

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USA Swimming Sending a Team “Down Under” for 2015 Billiton Aquatic Super Series Event

Swimmers who ranked as the fastest American in an Olympic event in 2014, as Elizabeth Beisel did in the 400 IM, will be eligible to compete at the 2015 Billiton Aquatic Super Series.

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WADA Publishes First Ever “Athlete Reference Guide to the Code”

In a project led by the WADA Athlete Committee, tasked with representing the views and rights of athletes worldwide, the…

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Shannan McClain added to USA Swimming’s banned list after drug bust

Shannon McClain of Arkansas has been added to the USA Swimming banned list after an arrest last spring for drug-related offenses.

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