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Michael Phelps Becomes the Longest Standing LCM World Record Holder in Modern History

June 27, 2023 marks 20 years, 316 days since Phelps set the world record in the 400 IM, making him the longest standing world record holder in LCM.

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Jonny Kulow Swims 48.47 100 Freestyle Breaking Jack Alexy’s 17-18 NAG Record

Jonny Kulow broke Jack Alexy’s 17-18 NAG record in the 100 free. Notably, Alexy won the 100 free tonight at US Nationals.

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2023 U.S. Trials: Day 1 Finals Preview

Tonight will feature the fastest heat of the 800 free (women) and 1500 free (men) as well as finals of the 200 fly and 100 free.

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14-Year-Old Luka Mijatovic Hits 15:32.18 1500 FR, Just Off the Oldest NAG On the Books

Luka Mijatovic dropped 15 seconds in the 1500 freestyle, finishing just over a second off the boys’ 13-14 NAG, the oldest on the books.

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Several High Profile Scratches Give Dressel A Spot In The 100 Freestyle C Final

Many B-final qualifiers, including Kieran Smith, Hunter Armstrong, Luke Hobson, and Jack Aikins will not race during finals.

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2023 U.S. Trials: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

American and U.S. Open record holder Regan Smith gets her meet underway in the 200 fly on Day 1 of the 2023 U.S. National Championships.

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Caeleb Dressel Places 29th In Men’s 100 Free To Open U.S. National Championships

The two-time world champion and reigning Olympic gold medalist in the 100 free was nearly two and a half seconds slower than his PB of 46.96 from 2019.

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Cal’s Alexy, Lasco Break Through With 47s In 100 Free Prelims At Nationals

The Cal duo will race in finals and vie for a spot on the Worlds team after both cracking 48 seconds for the first time during prelims.

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Bob Bowman Says This Is Michael Phelps’ Biggest Contribution To The 200 Fly

In fly, Phelps is perhaps most well known for breathing every stroke, but Bowman believes his continuous kick made the greatest impact on the 200-meter event.

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Kaii Winkler Suffers Fractured Wrist, Elbow In Biking Accident

Winkler suffered fractures in his left wrist and right elbow on Friday, as he was involved in a biking accident while heading home from morning practice.

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2023 U.S. Trials: Day 1 Distance Session Live Recap

Day 1’s distance session has timed finals of women’s 800 & men’s 1500 free. In the latter, Luka Mijatovic aims to wipe the longest standing NAG off the books.

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Maximus Williamson Rises To #2 Among 15-16 Year Old Boys With 49.00 100 Freestyle

Williamson took more than a second of his best time in the 100 freestyle to become the second-fastest boy in his age group.

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2023 U.S. Trials Day 1 Prelims Overreaction: The Young Guns Take Over

After a wild first session at the 2023 U.S. Trials, it’s clear the young stars of USA Swimming, including Thomas Heilman (pictured), are here to take over.

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Smoliga’s 100 Free PB of 53.31 Highlights an Excellent First Prelims Session for ASU

In this post we’re going to focus on how a team performed. Arizona State, collegiate swimmers and pros alike, looked awesome this morning. 

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2023 U.S. Trials: View Your Pick ‘Em Contest Responses

This will be a great post to bookmark if you would like to keep your entries handy, or if you just want to peruse all the contestants’ picks.

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