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2023 U.S. World Trials Preview: Douglass, King Set for Epic Battle in Women’s 200 Breast

Just like the 50 and 100 breaststroke races, the 200 breast features veteran Lilly King attempting to hold off the next generation of American talents.

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2023 U.S. Trials Previews: The Battle Between Berkoff and Smith in the 50 Back

After winning silver at last year’s World Championships, Katharine Berkoff looks primed to take to top spot in the women’s 50 backstroke.

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2023 U.S. World Trials Preview: Can Huske Fly By the Competiton in the 50?

American Record Holder Torri Huske looks to top the podium in the 50 Fly, an event that fields a lot of sprinting talent but also a lot of uncertainty.

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#letbellasprint: Manifesting a New Focus for Teen Swim Star Bella Sims?

Bella Sims from the Sandpipers of Nevada is a generational talent. But how does a swimmer so good choose what events they’ll specialize in?

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2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Ledecky, Grimes Miles Ahead of the Field In Women’s 1500 Free

Katie Ledecky is in a class of her own in the women’s 1500, and until someone rises to challenge her, she’ll continue to be in her own category.

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2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Next Wave To Challenge Ledecky’s Reign In 200 Free

Katie Ledecky hasn’t lost the 200 free at a National Championship or selection meet since 2013, and she’ll need to be at her best to hold off the next crop.

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Florida Coach Anthony Nesty Is Focusing on Support, Says Dressel “Knows Where He’s At”

“Ding Dong!” Caeleb Dressel is at the door for the 2023 US National Championships, and his coach Anthony Nesty discusses where the star is at.

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2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Murphy and Casas Run it Back in the Men’s 200…Back

At last spring’s International Team Trials, it was Ryan Murphy and Shaine Casas who finished first and second respectively, advancing to Worlds.

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2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Does The Dressel Dominance Continue In Men’s 50 Free?

Caeleb Dressel has been the world’s best in the 50 free since 2017, but his recent leave of absence puts that reign into question this summer.

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2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Specialists Fallon, Foster To Push Fink In Men’s 200 Breast

Nic Fink is the current face of American men’s breaststroke. In the 200 breast, he’ll be pressured from 200 specialists Jake Foster and Matt Fallon.

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Tornado Warnings Force Teams Preparing for Nationals to Take Shelter in Indianapolis

Teams were forced to take shelter in Indianapolis on Sunday after a tornado was confirmed less than 20 miles south of the city.

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Rising Stanford Sophomore Charlotte Hook Dealing With Lower Back Injury This Summer

The 19-year-old Hook said she’s been suffering from inflammation of joints in her lower back that has left her at “around 50-60%” physically.

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2023 U.S. World Trials Preview: Ledecky Set for Sixth-Straight World Berth in W. 800 FR

Since winning gold at the 2012 Olympics at just 15 years old, Ledecky has won the 800 free at all five editions of the LC World Championships since then.

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Simone Manuel on Skipping Nationals: ‘This Sacrifice Is an Investment for the Future’

“Not competing at Nationals is not a decision I took lightly, but I firmly believe that this sacrifice is an investment for the future,” Simone Manuel wrote.

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2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Can Smith Finally Hold Off Bacon/White for a 200 Back Spot?

Phoebe Bacon and Rhyan White beat Regan Smith in the 200 back at both the 2021 Olympic Trials and 2022 Int. Team Trials, but Smith is ready for revenge.

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