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Dynamo’s Gunnar Bentz Breaks NAG Record in 15-16 200 IM

Gunnar Bentz of the Dynamo Swim Club has really improved the front-half of his 200 IM in the last year. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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NCAP’s Janet Hu Breaks 15-16 National Age Group Record in Prelims

Janet Hu shocked to break the 15-16 National Age Group Record on Thursday morning. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Day-By-Day Stories to Watch at 2012 Winter National Championships

Matt Grevers’ name dominates the record books for the Winter National Championships. (Photo Courtesy:

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Open Turn, Phelps vs Bolt

Braden and Garrett talk the Laureus Sports award, the SwimSwam Power Rankings, and US Short Course Nationals. (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Date Set for ‘Probable Cause’ Hearing in Rick Curl Case; Other Updates

Updates on the ongoing legal cases involving swim coaches Rick Curl, Mark Schubert, Jonathan Bell, and Noah Rucker.

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Phelps Among 40 Candidates for ‘TIME’ Person of the Year

The man, the legend, Michael Phelps has been nominated as the top newsmaker of 2012. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Phelps Nominated for Laureus Sports Award; Bolt Also On List

Michael Phelps has more honors than anyone could have dreamed of, but one of the greatest yet eludes him. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Winter Nationals Psych Sheets Released; Franklin & Lochte Among Many US Olympians

Missy Franklin will likely swim more personal bests in yards at this weekend’s Winter national Championships. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Lessons from Legends: Golden Goggles for a Golden Age

Chuck Werner has been around for many legendary moments in USA Swimming, and Monday’s Golden Goggles awards struck him as one of the best. (Photo Courtesy: CW)

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USA Swimming to Include 50’s, Off-Distance Events at 2013 Worlds Trials

USA Swimming has announced the schedule for the 2013 World Championship Trials, and there are a few new events on the schedule. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Golden Goggles: Award Winners

The young girls–Missy Franklin and Katie Ledecky–both won two awards each Monday night.

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Golden Goggles Red Carpet [Part 2]: The Juggernauts Come Out to Play

After two years of decorative lapel-adornments, Ryan Lochte has opted for a much cleaner look at this year’s event.

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Golden Goggles Red Carpet Gallery! (Pt. 1)

Anthony Ervin, a nominee for the perseverance award, in a sharp maroon-colored tux for tonight’s event. He is accompanied tonight by his mustache.

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Golden Goggles Final Preparations [Photos]

Golden Goggles in an Olympic year always carries a special air of significance: just like everything else.

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