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PHOTO VAULT: Watch Darian Townsend Get Sworn In as U.S. Citizen

Today, Darian Townsend became an American citizen. In two weeks in Irvine, California, he’ll race to become a member of…

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FALLOUT: How Does Darian Townsend’s Addition Nationality Change Affect U.S. Landscape?

Earlier today, SwimSwam’s Mike Lewis reported an exclusive interview where former South African Darian Townsend announced that he had earned American…

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All American – Darian Townsend earns USA Citizenship, Will Compete at U.S. Nationals

Three-time South African Olympian Darian Townsend is now an American citizen, sending shockwaves through the American lineup. Darian Townsend is one…

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Women’s 200 Meter Individual Medley – US Nationals Preview – The Usual Suspects

Maya DiRado is our top pick for the women’s 200 IM at 2014 Nationals.

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USA Swimming Removes Restrictions Keeping College Swimmers Off Junior National Team

Last season, Tennessee’s Faith Johnson was removed from the Junior National Team roster because she had already completed her freshman year of college. USA Swimming has changed the rules, however, so future “early starters” won’t fall to the same fate.

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Men’s 100 Meter Butterfly – US Nationals Preview – Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte comebacks could collide

Perhaps the marquee event of this summer’s U.S. Nationals, the men’s 100 fly is a mash-up of the year’s two biggest comeback stories, a lineup of iconic swimming figures and exciting young talents that should capture the attention of the whole world on August 8th.

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Public Service Announcement: Entries For 2014 Junior Nationals Close Monday Night

Irvine, California will play host to the 2014 Junior National Championships beginning July 30th.

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Hannah Moore Swims Lifetime Best in 200 Back in Greensboro, a Month Out of Youth Olympic Games

Hannah Moore, who is racing unattached – YMCA of the Triangle Area at this meet, has won her 4th event…

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Ohio State Swim Clubbers Add Medley NAG Record to Earlier Mark in 200 Free Relay

The Ohio State Swim Club 10 & unders weren’t satisfied with their National Age Group Record from Saturday at the…

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Cincinnati Marlins 13-14 Boys Break Both Medley Relay National Age Group Records at JO’s

Make it three National Age Group Records that have gone down at the 2014 Ohio Junior Olympics on the Miami…

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Brad Craig Swims Fastest Time by an American in 2014 on Saturday at Greensboro Sectionals

Pro swimmer Brad Craig is now the fastest American in the 100 meter breaststroke in 2014.

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Leah Smith, Morgan Hill Hit Impressive Times & Lifetime Bests to Win at Potomac Valley Long Course Champs

Virginia super-sophomore Leah Smith swam a lifetime best in the women’s 400 free on Saturday night at the Potomac Valley Swimming Senior Championships.

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Q&A With Former St. Petersburg Aquatics Swimmer, Rising Star Contestant, Macy Kate

It’s T-minus 30 hours until former Nationally-ranked swimmer Macy Kate performs head-to-head on ABC’s The Rising Star, and we caught…

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RACE VIDEO: Watch Katie Ledecky Swim a Lifetime Best, JR World Record in the 200 Free

Katie Ledecky’s swim in the 200 free on Friday night at the 2014 Potomac Valley LC Championships broke the Junior…

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RACE VIDEO: Watch Reece Whitley Break 13-14 NAG Record in 100 Meter Breaststroke

On Friday, Reece Whitley broke the National Age Group Record in the 100 meter breaststroke, and thanks to the quick…

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