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Letter to the Editor: Do Swim Fans Spit on Spitz? Is Phelps The Clear-Cut GOAT?

Has Mark Spitz been unfairly forgotten in the conversation for the Greatest Swimmer of All-Time?

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VIDEO: Laura Sogar sort of rested at Texas Invite, Did the Distance Taper

Laura Sogar was all business in the 200 breast, taking home the title in 2:08.01. Arizona’s Emma Schoettmer did her best to steal the race, closing on Sogar hard over the final 100, but was forced to settle for second in 2:08.44.

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VIDEO: McBroom Drops 14:31 in the Mile, a Tune-up for Duel in the Pool

Former Texas star Michael McBroom dominated the men’s mile, going 14:31.73, a lifetime-best for the former NCAA champ.

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Art of the Cap: Ryan Lochte x Dave Kinsey

Art of the Cap brings swimming and creativity together to create positive change in the world. Speedo USA paired five Olympic athletes with five inspiring artists to design limited-edition caps for five worthy causes.

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USA Water Polo Names Jack Kocur Men’s Senior National Team Assistant Coach

Jack Kocur: “I am thankful that Coach Udovicic and the USA Water Polo Federation trust in my ability to help this program achieve excellence and am thrilled for the opportunity to continue working under one of the best coaches in the world.”

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VIDEO: Missy Franklin loves College at Cal

Video interview is courtesy of Kelsey Floyd. Video edit is courtesy of Coleman Hodges.

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VIDEO: Adrian Wanted to Be a Little Faster than 41.3

Video interview is courtesy of Kelsey Floyd. Video edit is courtesy of Coleman Hodges.

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VIDEO: Worrell was stunned by her 200 Butterfly time

Video interview is courtesy of Kelsey Floyd. Video edit is courtesy of Coleman Hodges.

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VIDEO: Ledecky Mile Record Exceeded Her Expectations

Video interview is courtesy of Kelsey Floyd. Video edit is courtesy of Coleman Hodges.

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Winter Nationals wraps up with stellar American record for Ledecky, relay wins for Cal

Katie Ledecky tore the old American record to pieces in the 1650, going an insane 15:15.17 to open up the night.

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Texas Invite closes with big Brandon 200 back, Cordes sub-1:50 for Zona

Kasey Carlson won an extremely tight race over Arizona’s Margo Geer in the 100 free.

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VIDEO: Cordes Breaks American Record on Two Weeks Rest

Kevin Cordes broke the American and U.S. Open Records in the 100 yard breaststroke on Friday night at the 2013, swimming a 50.70 to better the 50.74 he went at the 2013 NCAA Championships. His time was the fastest 100 yard breaststroke in history.

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VIDEO: Giles Smith, the New College Butterfly King

In prelims of the men’s 100 fly, that famous Arizona mid-season taper reared its head, and senior Giles Smith took the top seed in the men’s 100 fly in 44.75. That time would’ve placed him behind only the now-graduated Tom Shields at NCAA’s last season, in a race where Smith was 6th.

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Katie Ledecky Takes Monstrous Chunk Out of 1650 Freestyle American Record

Katie Ledecky causally shattered the American Record in the 1650 yard freestyle on Saturday by 9 seconds.

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Brandon, Meyer in line for third wins on day 3 of Texas Invite

Bonnie Brandon closes in on three titles for Arizona in what’s been a banner weekend for the sophomore.

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