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Pan Ams Day 4: Mid Day Update

After the morning session of the 4th day of the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, the Americans are…

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American Women, Brazilian Men, Sweep Day 3; de Deus Reclaims Gold Medal on Appeal

Women’s 400 Free Young Gillian Ryan, even at only 16 years old, is already showing the nerves of a polished…

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Moscow World Cup Preview: Phelps, Franklin, Schmitt Join the Fun (LIVE VIDEO LINK)

Thus far at the 2011 edition of the FINA/Arena World Cup, the Americans have been buoyed by participants few-and-far betwen….

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Bootsma Breaks Pan Ams Record, Cielo Ties Van den Hoogenband on Day 2 at Pan Ams

The Brazilian men had a great day of competition, to sweep the three finals, as did the American women, who…

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Anthony Ervin Caps Pacific Masters Champs with Stellar 50 Free Effort, National Record

Yesterday, comeback Olympic Champion Anthony Ervin looked a touch slow in his 100 freestyle at the Pacific Short Course Meters Championships….

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2011 Pan Ams Day 2 Finals Preview: Liz Pelton Seeks to Lower Meet Record (Live Video Link)

American Liz Pelton wow’ed the crowd in the day 2 prelims session from Guadalajara, Mexico when she broke the 3rd-oldest Games…

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Americans Win 4 of 5 Golds on Day 1 at Pan Am Games

The American contingent scored 4 gold medals, and the maximum possible 9 medals, on the first day of the 2011…

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Anthony Ervin Post 51.67 at Pacific Masters Championships

During today’s Pacific Masters Short Course Meters Championships, we got another look at the comeback potential of 2000 Olympic gold…

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In Briefs: Anthony Ervin Continues Comeback Attempt at Pacific Masters SCM Championships

Word from the deck in Berkeley, California, where former Olympic Champion Anthony Ervin has been training, is that his comeback…

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Handicapping the 2011 Golden Goggles Nominees

It’s hard to believe it’s that time again, but USA Swimming Foundation is gearing up for another edition of the Golden…

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Olympic Gold Medalist Anthony Ervin Returns to Competition

A month ago, we reported that American sprinter Anthony Ervin had returned to the US Anti-Doping Agencies drug-testing pool, which hinted…

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George Bovell Headed to Pro Duel Meet 1

The Pro Duel Meet 1 announced earlier today that they would be adding a few South Americans to the lineup,…

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In Briefs: Pro Duel Meet 1 Adds Three South American Swimmers

Pro Duel Meet 1, hosted by the University of Michigan and Club Wolverine, is adding a little big of Latin…

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Open Water Star Alex Meyer Out of Pan Am Games

Alex Meyer, who became the first American in any sport to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics, has been removed…

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In Briefs: Matthew Bartlett Dropped from Pan Ams Roster

USA Swimming updated it’s 2011 Pan American Games roster over the weekend, and 200 butterflier Matthew Bartlett has been removed…

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