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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Masters World Record-holder Cynthia Lewis talks about the life of a Masters swimmer

Masters World Record-holder Cynthia Lewis took time out of her schedule at Masters Nationals to talk to SwimSwam about her schedule and routine as a Masters swimmer.

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Roque Santos having fun, heckling friends at Masters Nationals

Santos says his favorite moment of the meet was when he and a friend heckled one of their well-known former teammates (hint: he’s an 11-time Olympic medalist) before the 100 IM.

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Josh Davis thrilled to watch his hero Matt Biondi swim at Masters Nats

Olympian Josh Davis catches up with SwimSwam’s Mike Lewis to talk about the thrill of competing with his childhood hero Matt Biondi at U.S. Masters Nationals.

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Keeping up with the Code: A quick look at some recent rule changes

Keeping up with the ever-evolving swimming rulebook can be hard. Check out this guide for a brief review of some of the rule changes you might not be aware of.

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The Race for 2014 World Swimmer of the Year

2014 Swammy Award winner for Male World Swimmer of the Year Chad le Clos has a chance at repeating his crown in 2014, and here’s what he has to do to earn that title

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Timing Malfunction: USMS announces Nathan Adrian did not tie American record at Masters Nationals

An error with the timing system means Adrian went 41.13, not the American record-tying 41.08 originally listed.

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RACE VIDEO: Watch Nathan Adrian Scare American Record at USMS Nationals

Watch Nathan Adrian swim the fastest 100 yard freestyle ever done in a Masters’ competition, and nearly the fastest done by an American in any competition.

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Ervin loves seeing old friends at Masters Nationals – Video Interview

Anthony Ervin talks to SwimSwam’s Mike Lewis about his enjoyment of Masters Nationals, a meet where Ervin says he has all sorts of friends.

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Voting open for 2014 College Swimming Awards

The 2013-2014 College Swimming Honors nominees have been announced, and now its up to fans to vote for their selections.

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Nathan Adrian Lights Up Masters’ Nationals 50 Free in 18.78; Four Olympic Gold Medalists Win Age Groups

Nathan Adrian is one of four Olympic gold medalists to wind up on top of the podium in the men’s 50 free alone on Friday at Masters’ Nationals.

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A 4-for-1 deal: 80-year-old David Radcliff breaks 4 American Masters records in the same swim

It’s still a bit of a swimming novelty when an athlete breaks two records in the same swim. But 80-year-old David Radcliff took that even a few steps further.

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Itil and Alsu, Snow Leopards, Introduced as Mascots of 2015 World Championships

Meet Itil and Alsu, the mascots of the 2015 World Championships in Kazan, Russia.

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Nerding Out: LCM National Age Group Record Progressions

Missy Franklin has made a serious dent in the record books over the last seven years.

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