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Who Else Is Missing the 2023 World Championships? A List of Absent Swimmers

Caeleb Dressel is just one of many 2022 World Champions who will not have the opportunity to defend their titles in Fukuoka in a few weeks’ time.

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The Last Word (or Two) on the U.S.’s 2023 World Championships Selection Procedure

Should we have been surprised by the change in 50 selection procedure? History tells us no and in fact the US does more for the 50 winners than you may think

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Erika Braun Breaks Masters 50-54 National Record in 100-Meter Breast (1:21.34)

51-year-old masters swimming star Erika Braun took down the American record in the 100-meter breaststroke for the 50-54 age group on Saturday.

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USA Swimming Hires Karin Olmsted as Director of Member Success

Olmsted will also continue coaching at her alma mater, Cherry Creek High School, an hour north of USA Swimming’s headquarters in Colorado Springs.

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USA Swimming Releases Standards, Details for 2023 “Pro Championships” in Irvine

Matt King had a big long course breakthrough at last year’s US National Championships, which he parlayed into a spot on the 2023 World Championship team.

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What Is the Poem, “Fear,” that Caeleb Dressel Posted on His Instagram Page?

Caeleb Dressel has begun to open up publicly for the first time in a year, including posting a poem called “Fear” on his Instagram.

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Baylor Nelson “Just Wanted To Add Another Event” …Ends Up Making Worlds In 200 Free

Baylor Nelson qualified for the 200 free at US World Trials the weekend before the meet began. He finished fifth overall making the Worlds relay.

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USA Swimming Apologizes to Erin Gemmell for Worlds Selection Error Last Year

USA Swimming issued an apology to Erin Gemmell on Friday for making a selection error last year that robbed her of a trip to the 2022 World Championships.

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USA Swimming Updates World’s Roster, including 50s Decisions; Casas to Swim 50 Fly

The second entry spots for the 50s of stroke have been announced. Shaine Casas adds the 50 fly to his event line-up that previously only included the 200 IM

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Carmel Swim Club coach Chris Plumb Added to US Staff for 2023 World Championships

USA Swimming has added Carmel Swim Club head coach Chris Plumb to the staff for Worlds, replacing Greg Meehan, who withdrew.

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The Best SwimSwam Comments From The 2023 U.S. National Championships

Let’s take a look at some of the top SwimSwam comments from the articles written during the 2023 U.S. National Championships.

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NCAA Programs With The Most Athletes On The 2023 US World Championships Team

The Texas men and women lead the way with the most athletes representing the US this summer in Fukuoka Japan next month for Worlds.

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As America’s New Top 100 Freestyler, Kate Douglass Faces Her Biggest Test Yet At Worlds

America’s best swimmer in the blue ribbon event bears a big responsibility. But Kate Douglass is not like those who came before her.

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2023 U.S. Nationals: Official SwimSwam Awards

In this article, we break down the best of the best from last week’s U.S. Nationals meet, which decided the 2023 U.S. National Championship team.

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Greg Meehan Opts Out as USA Assistant Coach For 2023 World Championships

After being named as one of eight assistant coached for Team USA, Greg Meehan will no longer be travelling to Fukuoka this summer.

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