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While We Were Sleeping…Michael Andrew Downs Long Course NAG Records as Well

When recapping Michael Andrew’s short course National Age Group Record on Sunday, we commented that it had been about a…

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Michael Andrew Breaks Another 11-12 National Age Group Record in Indiana

After a few weeks absent from breaking any records, 12-year old star Michael Andrew was pushed to the back burner by…

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Arthur Frayler Brushes National Record; Honors Friend Fran Crippen

At this weekend’s Eastern Interscholastic Swimming & Diving Championships, being held on the campus of LaSalle University in Philadelphia, Germantown’s…

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Ryan Lochte to Serve as Grand Marshall of Daytona 500 Qualifier

Ryan Lochte grew up in Daytona Beach, Florida. He attended the local Spruce Creek High School before going on to…

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Kathleen Baker Breaks Missy Franklin's NAG Record in 100 Back

USA Swimming is stocked full of young women’s backstroke talent. And just as we’ve had time to catch our collective…

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South Carolina's Flach Among Two More Americans Join 2012 British Olympic Trials Field

Two more Americans have committed to swim at the 2012 British Olympic Trials in early March, bringing the total up…

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Liz Pelton Shows Off New T2 Training with Near-Miss on American Record

Swimming for T2 Aquatics, and racing in Plantation, Florida, this weekend, teenager Liz Pelton came within a hair of her American…

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Katie Ledecky Goes #2 13-14 Time in History in Women's 800 to Close Missouri GP

The field at the Missouri Grand Prix got even thinner on Sunday, but that left the door open for some…

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Shanteau Looks Sharp on Day 2 in Missouri, Canadians Continue to Soar

Night two of the 2012 Missouri Grand Prix was filled with a lot of very notable, highlight swims, and on…

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High School Wrap-Up: Mac', Jack, and Koski Headline Nationwide High School Meets; Baylor Girls Break National Record

After Colorado superstar Missy Franklin wrapped up her State Championship meet in Colorado, the fun was just beginning. Around the…

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Matt Grevers Proposes to Annie Chandler on Podium at Missouri Grand Prix [With Video]

In the proposal-of-the-year, and one that frankly everyone saw coming, USA Swimming National Team member Matt Grevers proposed to his girlfriend,…

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Missy Franklin Takes Down 200 Free National Independent High School Record Again; Bonnie Brandon Breaks State Mark

Missy Franklin is quickly becoming the Lebron James of swimming. Rarely do high school athletes set the world afire as much…

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Cheverton's Best Time, Savard's Big Swim Highlight Night one at Missouri Grand Prix

On night one of the 2012 Missouri Grand Prix, with many top Americans sitting the meet out, the Canadians took…

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Missy Franklin Breaks Independent HS Record in Prelims of 200 Free at CO State Champs

In the 2nd National High School Record to go down on the day (with more yet likely to come), 16-year…

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Maclin Davis Crushes National HS Record in 100 Fly

Future USC Trojan Maclin Davis isn’t a recruit who will blow you away with his versatility. What he does do,…

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