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Adrian and Clary among Olympians to compete at Minneapolis Grand Prix

Olympic gold medalists Nathan Adrian and Tyler Clary are among a solid group of big-name swimmers set to compete in the Grand Prix opener next week.

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Adrian, Dwyer, Beisel, Hoff, Jaeger Among Headliners at 2014 Minneapolis Grand Prix

The Berekely Dream Boat will be back in action at the Minneapolis Grand Prix as one of several National Team swimmers already committed.

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Arena Grand Prix purse doubled to $300,000, BMW vehicles awarded to Series champs

At each meet, $1,000 will be provided for a first-place finish, $600 for second and $200 for third. In addition to the single-event prize money, the overall male and female winners of the season-long Series will earn a $10,000 bonus.

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Outside magazine to publish story on sex abuse within USA Swimming in next issue

Outside magazine will publish its story next week, and USA Swimming’s president sent out a letter to clubs ahead of publication to address the progress the federation has made over the past few years.

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Photovault: Katie Ledecky Meets Princess Anne In First United States Visit Since 1994

Olympic champion Katie Ledecky got the opportunity to meet British royalty on Wednesday as Princess Anne, daughter of Queen Elizabeth II, visited the United States for the first time in 20 years and hosted a private reception where Ledecky and her family were among the invitees.

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Todd Schmitz to Speak at FINA Youth Programme Event in Doha

Todd Schmitz (right) has been named the headliner of the 2014 FINA Youth Programme event in Doha.

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Katie Hoff’s Health Issues More Serious Than Originally Thought

Katie Hoff has withdrawn from the US Team for FINA World Short Course Championships in December.

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Godsoe, Emily Allen to Replace Thoman, Hoff, Jones on SC Worlds Roster

Emily Allen will be making her international debut for Team USA this winter in Doha, Qatar.

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Michael Phelps’ Court Date Put Off a Month Until December 19

Michael Phelps’ defense attorney has requested, and been granted, a postponment of his trial.

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Former Olympic Coach Jack Nelson Passes Away At 82

Former US Olympic Coach and American Olympic swimmer Jack Nelson passed away this morning due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease according to CEO of the International Swimming Hall of Fame. Bruce Wigo.

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Crawfish Aquatics’ Colin Bone Breaks 33-Year-Old Record At Capital City Swim League Championships

Crawfish Aquatics and Catholic High School swimmer Colin Bone set two new meet records at the Capital City Swim League Championships this past weekend, breaking a mark in the 100 freestyle that’s been held since 1981.

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Katie Ledecky Moves to #2 All-Time in 1000 Free at First State Cup

On Saturday at the Delaware Swim Team’s First State Cup, high school senior Katie Ledecky swam the third-fastest time ever in the…

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Katie Ledecky Swims 3rd-Fastest 500 Yard Freestyle of All-Time in Delaware

Thanks to Rory Connell for contributing to this report. Katie Ledecky has swum the 3rd-fastest 500 yard freestyle of all-time…

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Le Clos Approaches World Records; Felicia Lee Moves to #2 All-Time in US on Day 1 in Singapore

Saturday in Singapore marked the beginning of the two-day final stop of the 2014 FINA World Cup Series. While times…

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Katie Ledecky Gets Opportunity to Race the Boys at This Weekend’s Delaware First State Cup

Katie Ledecky returns to competition this weekend, and she’ll be challenged in the distance frees like she hasn’t in a while.

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