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Rick DeMont Added to 2014 Pan Pacs Coaching Staff

Rick DeMont is the first assistant that has been publicly named as a part of the 2014 Pan Pacs coaching staff, according to the University of Arizona.

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2014 U.S. Nationals, What to Watch For, Day 5 Prelims: Ledecky Scratches 1500 Free

Natalie Coughlin is one of a number of swimmers who is just looking for a way onto the Pan Pacs team in their final chances on Sunday.

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#FantasySwimming Day 4: BobsHat Back in the Fold Thanks to World Record Bonus

#FantasySwimming was developed by a team of Twitterers who love swimming, and were looking for a more creative way to…

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RACE VIDEO: Watch Katie Ledecky Break World Record in 400 Free at U.S. Nationals

Katie Ledecky won the 400 free on Saturday in World Record fashion in Irvine, California.

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Race Video: Jessica Hardy Swims Second Fastest Time in the World in the Women’s 50 m Breast

 Jessica Hardy of Trojan wrapped up the race with absolutely no issue with a winning time of 30.12  and got stronger…

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Photo Vault: Two Great Wins Two Great Celebrations

There were two big wins on day four of the US Nationals. Cody Miller beat defending champion Kevin Cordes in the 100m breaststroke and the Cal girls dominated the podium with a 1-2-3 finish in the 100m backstroke.

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Katie Ledecky’s Coach Bruce Gemmell Breaks Down Ledecky World Record – Video Interview

Katie Ledecky’s Coach Bruce Gemmell breaks down Ledecky’s world record swim in the 400m freestyle at the US Nationals.

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Michael Phelps Praises Katie Ledecky’s World Record Performance – Video Interview

Michael Phelps, the greatest swimmer to ever grace the water, had great things to say about young distance freestyle star Katie Ledecky after she broke the 400m freestyle world record at the US Nationals in Irvine, CA.

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Michael Phelps – Anything I Put My Mind to I Can Accomplish – Video Interview

Michael Phelps finished sixth in the final of the men’s 100m backstroke on day four of the 2104 US Nationals….

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Katie Hoff Scratches From 200 IM, Ending Her 2014 National Championship Meet

Katie Hoff has scratched her final event of the 2014 U.S. National Championships, the 200 IM, as she continues to battle an injury.

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Race Video: Kendyl Stewart Grabs a Second National Title in the Women’s 100 m Fly

Kendyl Stewart absolutely blew it out of the water in the last 40 meters and put the pressure on as…

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Race Video: Tyler Clary Shows His Strength in the Men’s 400 m IM

 Tyler Clary says he has never been sharper and he is right: he crushed the entire race, more importantly, his second…

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Race Video: Beisel Qualifies for PanPac Team in the Women’s 400 m IM

 Elizabeth Beisel came back with a vengance (no pun intended) as the previous races at this meet obviously didn’t throw…

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10 Things We Noticed on Day 4 of the 2014 U.S. National Championships: Cierra With a Special Swim for Second

While all eyes were on Katie Ledecky after the women’s 400 free, Cierra Runge had a pretty special swim of her own.

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