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U.S. Open Time Standards Updated Thursday

Just a note to our readers that USA Swimming has amended the U.S. Open time standards released yesterday.

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Jason Turcotte to Lead 8 Juniors to FINA World Cup with Hardy, Ervin, Shields

Allie Szekely (above) will be a part of the elite junior squad that the Americans send to the FINA World Cup Series. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013 World Champs Trials Time Standards Posted; They’re Faster (U.S. Open/Jr’s Also Posted)

As the torch begins passing to the young generation of American swimming (like Ryan Murphy, above), USA Swimming has tightened up the qualifying standards for their World Championship Trials. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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USA Swimming Settles on 6-Meet Grand Prix Series

Allison Schmitt placed 2nd overall at last year’s Grand Prix Series, behind only the now-retired Michael Phelps. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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The American Swimming Team, Natalie Coughlin and You

Swim News: How would you rate Natalie Coughlin’s Olympic year? (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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USA Swimming Not on the Hook for $2.5 Million Settlement

As a follow-up to the earlier story about a judgement in favor of plantiff Brooke Taflinger to the tune of $2.5 million against USA Swimming and Central Indiana Swimming, it is unlikely that the money will come from USA Swimming, at least directly.

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PA Coach Jonathan Bell Arrested Again After Third, Fourth Victims Come Forward

Jonathan Bell, above, has been arrested on accusations of a third PA victim. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Americans Top Aussies in Brazilian “Fast Lane” Final

Josh Schneider overtook James Magnussen in the medley relay final to win $25,000 for the Americans. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Janet Hu Wins 50 Free, But Japan Dominates First Night of NCSA All-Star Meet

Janet Hu was the lone American victor on day 1 of the NCSA-Itoman All-Star meet in California. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Noah Rucker Indicted by Grand Jury in Fairfax County, Virginia

A Grand Jury in Virginia has decided that there is probable cause to proceed with prosecution of three felony charges against Noah Rucker.

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USA Swimming Releases Chronology of Rick Curl Investigation

USA Swimming has released their version of the timeline on the investigation of Rick Curl, who less than an hour ago…

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Rick Curl Banned for Life from USA Swimming

On the day when he was scheduled to have his hearing in front of USA Swimming, Former Curl Burke Swim…

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USA Swimming Responds to Statements in Mark Schubert Lawsuit

USA Swimming has released a response to their involvement in the Mark Schubert lawsuit that they are not formally a party to.

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Sprint News 9/18/12: No Word on Noah’s Grand Jury; Seminoles’ New Logo; MV Makes a Hire

The Florids State Swimming & Diving Programs will have a new identity this season. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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