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Haley Anderson becomes U.S. 5K Open Water National Champ in Castaic Lake

The reigning 5K World Champ Haley Anderson successfully held up her crown at the U.S. Open Water National Championships, taking home the gold in the women’s 5K race Sunday morning.

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Alex Meyer wins photo finish 5K national title over Jordan Wilimovsky

Former open water world champ Alex Meyer picked up a U.S. National open water title in dramatic fashion, just nipping Northwestern’s Jordan Wilimovsky in a photo finish.

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Photo Vault from Shore: Men’s 10K at 2014 Open Water Nationals

Coverage of the 2014 Open Water National Championship at Castaic Lake.

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Interviews with the USA Swimming 10K Champs Becca Mann and Andrew Gemmell

If you love open water like we love open water, then you had to appreciate the great racing brought by…

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Manaudou 48.8 Takes Top Seed in Men’s 100 Free at Mare Nostrum – Barcelona

France’s Florent Manaudou wasn’t risking another prelims stumble like he had in Canet earlier in the week.

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Photo Vault from Shore: Women’s 10K at 2014 Open Water Nationals

It was a perfect morning for the women’s 10K nationals at Castaic Lake in California. A layer of famous Los…

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Phelps Entered in 4 Events at 2014 Santa Clara Grand Prix

According to the psych sheets, Michael Phelps will dally his way into a 200 IM and 100 free swim in Santa Clara.

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Gemmell Takes Second Career 10k National Championship at Lake Castaic

Andrew Gemmell has won the 2014 USA Swimming men’s 10km open water national championship, and along with three other men has booked his ticket to the Pan Pac Championships.

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USOC Announces 4 Cities as Finalists for American Bidder to 2024 Olympic Games

The USOC has named 4 finalists on Friday to win the right to bid on behalf of the United States…

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Becca Mann wins women’s 10K to kick off Open Water Nationals

16-year-old Becca Mann was perfectly patient in winning the 10K national title at the U.S. Open Water National Championships in Castaic Lake, CA.

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USA Swimming Adds Small, Ranford to Youth Olympic Games Roster

USA Swimming has filled out their roster with two additional names for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games. Meghan Small and PJ (Patrick) Ransford…

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Hanser Re-Emerges With Top Seed in 100 Free in Canet; Ervin and Adrian Chasing

Cal Golden Bear Anthony Ervin had the fastest morning swim in the 100 free, though it took as much to even get him into the final.

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No Backstroke Wedges For Santa Clara Grand Prix After FINA Recommendation

The launch of the newly-approved “backstroke wedges” for starts has been delayed even further, and USA Swimming won’t be using…

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Dynamo & SwimMAC Collaborate At Naval Academy For A Week Long Age Group Training Camp

SwimMAC and Dynamo are collaborating in Annapolis, Maryland for a week long 11-14 training camp in preparation for the weekend meet at NBAC.

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USOC Announces $10 Million Commitment to Create New Sexual Abuse Agency Across Organizations

In a press conference yesterday afternoon, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) announced a new $10 million agency to oversee sexual…

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