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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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Absences: Simone Manuel, Erica Sullivan, Kelly Pash Won’t Race at US Trials

Simone Manuel’s camp has remained quiet on her future in the sport, but she won’t race at this week’s US Olympic Trials.

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USA Swimming Releases Psych Sheets For International Team Trials

The psych sheets for next week’s U.S. Trials have finally dropped, with Katie Ledecky set to take on her usual daunting schedule.

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Michael Andrew Enters Seven Events, Including 200 IM, At U.S. Trials

Andrew is entered in seven events, but has stated there’s three he’s specifically targetting for the World Championships this year.

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Kate Douglass Entered In Six Events In Three Different Strokes at U.S. Trials

University of Virginia swimmer Kate Douglass is entered in the 50 free, 100 free, 50 fly, 100 fly, 200 IM, and 200 breast at the U.S. Worlds trials.

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2022 U.S. Trials Previews: King & Jacoby Lock Horns In Women’s 50 & 100 Breast

After upsetting Lilly King for Olympic gold last summer, Lydia Jacoby comes into U.S. Trials riding a ton of momentum.

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2022 U.S. Trials Previews: Indiana Pro Duo Highlights Women’s 200 Breast

Lilly King and Annie Lazor both stood on the Olympic podium last summer and are favored to be the U.S. representatives in the 200 breast in Budapest.

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