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Former Diversity Consultant Ben Sheppard Added to USA Swimming Banned List

Ben Sheppard, a former coach of the Oakland Undercurrents and USA Swimming diversity consultant, has received a permanent ban from…

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Christy: Alleged Ivey Victim Says Relationship Was “Fully Consensual”

Ceci Christy spoke today with the alleged victim of Mitch Ivey, and got her perspective on their relationship.

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US World’s 400 IM Brings New Names to the Surface (Preview)

Elizabeth Beisel is the defending Olympic silver medalist, and our experts think the hands-down favorite in Indy. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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WUG Qualifiers Who Make World Champs Team Won’t Be Replaced

Arizona’s Kevin Cordes is the most likely among the World University Games team members to be bumped up to the World Championships. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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100m Freestyle World Champ Trials Preview: Solidifying of the Guard

Nathan Adrian, the defending Olympic Champion, is a big favorite in the 100 free with many retirements from the male sprint group. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Michael Andrew Turns Pro, Youngest Male in U.S. Swimming History

“Swimmers turning pro in high school isn’t unheard of. Michael Phelps signed his first endorsement deal on October 4th, 2001 with Speedo, a few months after his 16th birthday.”

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USA WUG Open Water Rosters, Coaching Changes, Non-Olympic Events Announced

Emily Brunemann was one of four swimmers named to the 2013 World University Games roster. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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US Worlds Trials Previews: Three Potential Medalists, Only Two Spots in Women’s 400 Free

Olympians Allison Schmitt (left) and Chloe Sutton (right) were both in the top 5 in the world last year, but will someone get left out in favor of fast-rising Katie Ledecky? (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013 Worlds Trials Preview: Lochte in Control of 200 IM Destiny

Ryan Lochte should take first in the 200 IM at World Championship Trials. The real question: who will grab the second spot?

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2013 FINA World Championship Schedule Slightly Tweaked from 2011 Edition

Hungarian Laszlo Cseh could be hurt as much as anyone by the changes to the World Championship schedule in 2013. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Michael Andrew, 14 Years Old, Explains Going Pro, Video Interview

“Late Sunday evening, fourteen year old swimming phenom, Michael Andrew, signed his first endorsement deal, officially making him the youngest swimmer in United States history to turn professional.”

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Canada’s Savard Breaks National Record on Final Day of 2013 SMOC

The Canadian women have been building some depth in their butterfly group; perhaps not quite the depth that their breaststroke…

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Carrozza, Larson, Adams Add More Wins to Finish Texas Senior Circuit II

Just about all of the Texas postgrads had gone home by the final night of the 2013 Texas Senior Circuit (II)…

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Quinn Carrozza Enters National Picture for 200 Free at Texas Senior Circuit

Longhorn Aquatics’ Quinn Carrozza won the women’s 200 free in a lifetime best that, last year, would’ve put her on the Olympic Team. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Lochte and Franklin Win 2012-2013 Grand Prix Series Overall TItles

With the conclusion of the 2012-2013 USA Swimming Grand Prix Series this past Sunday (June 2nd), Ryan Lochte and Missy Franklin came out…

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