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2022 U.S. Trials Previews: Finke Stands Ahead of the Field in the 800 Freestyle

After claiming Olympic gold in Tokyo, Bobby Finke is the clear favorite to make the World Championship team in the men’s 800 freestyle.

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2022 U.S. Trials Previews: Is Ledecky Set to Get Back Under 15:30 in the 1500?

Having already swum a 15:39.45 in 2022, Ledecky is far and away the favorite to win this event at U.S. Trials, as well as the World Championships.

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2022 U.S. Trials Previews: New Core Could Be Coalescing for Men’s 200 Free

Kieran Smith appears set to lead the US men in this event through the rest of the quad, potentially surrounded by a mix of Olympians and NCAA stars.

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Missouri, Mission Viejo Pros Tune Up for Trials

Several pros from the University of Missouri and the Mission Viejo Nadadores raced last weekend, tuning-up for U.S. International Trials.

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2022 U.S. Trials Previews: The Hunt For 52-Point In The Women’s 100 Free

With Simone Manuel being out of the meet, the top spot in the blue ribbon event of swimming will be up for grabs at the 2022 U.S. trials.

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2022 U.S. Trials Previews: Smith’s Challengers Multiply in the 100 Backstroke

Regan Smith has been Team USA’s top female backstroker since 2019, but the gap she once had over her American competition has narrowed.

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Is Selling Sunset’s New Realtor Emma Hernan an Olympic Swimmer?

Netflix docusoap Selling Sunset dropped Season 5 on Friday, and the series’ newest lead Emma Hernan says she has an impressive swimming background.

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2022 U.S. Trials Previews: Murphy’s Law In Men’s 200 Back

Ryan Murphy is not only the undisputed favorite in the men’s 200 backstroke at the U.S. World Trials, but is probably the top pick for gold in Budapest.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Andrew Wilson Officially Retires From Swimming

U.S. Olympic gold medalist Andrew Wilson, one of the top male breaststrokers in the U.S. over the last number of years, officially retired on Friday.

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Pick The Winners: SwimSwam’s Pick ‘Em Contest For 2022 U.S. Trials Is Here!

Who are you backing for Budapest? The Official SwimSwam Pick ‘Em Contest for the U.S. World Trials is now live, with prizes brought to you by Speedo USA.

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Absences: Big College Names McHugh, Magahey, & Mefford Out of Trials

Two-time defending NCAA Champion in the 100 breast Max McHugh had as good of a shot as anyone as cracking the top two in that race at next week’s Trials.

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2022 U.S. Trials Previews: Smith Returns For Redemption In Women’s 200 Back

After falling to third at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials, Regan Smith is out to reclaim her spot as the top American woman in the 200 backstroke.

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SwimSwam Breakdown: 2022 US World Champ Trials – Men’s Preview

We narrowed down our Top 5 most-anticipated events on the men’s side to bicker over for your viewing and listening pleasure.

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Erica Sullivan Cites Shoulder Injury As Reason For Missing U.S. Trials

Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Erica Sullivan will not be racing at the U.S. International Team Trials due to shoulder injury.

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2022 U.S. Trials Previews: Weitzeil And Rising Stars Highlight Women’s 50 Free

Abbey Weitzeil, who has represented the USA in the 50 free for the last five years, will fight for a spot with a wave of college and junior stars.

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