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Landon Gentry Posts 1:58.79 200 Butterfly on Night 1 of Richmond Futures

On night 1 of the Richmond Futures meet, 17-year-old Landon Gentry posted one of the fastest 200 butterfly times in age group history with a time of 1:58.79.

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West Fargo Futures Day 2: 14-Year-Old Maximus Williamson Clocks 4:27 400 IM

The swim makes Williamson the 4th-fastest 13-14 swimmer all-time in the event, sitting not too far off Michael Phelps’ NAG of 4:24.77.

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Ella Welch Tops Gretchen Walsh in 100 Free at Day 2 of Huntsville Futures

Welch topped the US Junior National team member in the 100 free to kick off day two of the Futures meet in Huntsville, Alabama.

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SwimSwam’s Top 5 Swims of the #Tokyo2020 Olympic Games: Day 6

We saw #3, #2, and #1 all-time performance =s in 3 different individual events on Day 6, plus we ask the question: What is USA doing in the mixed medley?

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Katie Hoff Analyzes the Women’s Olympic 400 IM, 400 Free, 200 IM and More

3-time Olympic medalist Katie Hoff has experienced the Olympic pressure-cooker. She helps us unpack the 400 IM, 200 IM, 400 and 200 free.

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Scottsdale Aquatic Club’s Luca Gissendaner Posts 53.5 100 Yard Breast

Scottsdale Aquatic Club’s Luca Gissendaner, a rising high school senior, took 1.8 seconds off his best 100 yard breast time from March for a time of 53.50.

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Tokyo 2020, North America Day 6: Two More U.S. Men’s Streaks Come To An End

Ryan Murphy’s silver medal in the men’s 200 backstroke marked the end of a legendary run that saw the American men win six consecutive titles.

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SEC Extends Invitation To Texas, Oklahoma For July 2025

The University of Texas and University of Oklahoma are expected to accept their invitations into the SEC on Friday.

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Kevin Houseman Swims 59.79 in 100 BR, Now U.S. #14 All-Time Performer

Kevin Houseman swam 59.79 in the 100 breast LCM to become the No. 14 U.S. performer all-time. He also ranks 7th in the nation this season.

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Tokyo 2020, North America Day 5: US Women Beat 4×200 WR But Finish 2nd Again

Just as it happened in 2019, the American women swam quicker than the former world record in the 4×200 free relay but wound up with a silver medal.

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#Tokyo2020 Cheat Sheet for Non-Swimmers Day 5: The Men’s 100 Free Hits Hype

American Caeleb Dressel picked up his 2nd gold medal of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games with a win in the marquee race of the meet.

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Katie Grimes Passes Janet Evans for No. 2 All-Time US 15-16 Performer in 800 FR

After qualifying second into the women’s 800 FR Olympic final, Katie Grimes has passed Janet Evans as the No. 2 US 15-16 performer all-time.

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SwimSwam’s Top 5 Swims of the #Tokyo2020 Olympic Games: Day 5

There were some of the closest races we’ve seen this Games on Day 5, topped by the men’s 100 free, 800 free, and women’s 4×200 free relay

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Charlotte Hook Claims Two Event Titles on Day One of Huntsville Futures

The National Team member came away with a lifetime best in the 200 free before cruising to a win in the 200 fly later in the session.

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Tyler Kopp Kicks Off West Fargo Futures with 2:01 200 Fly Personal Best

While the best in the world are competing in Tokyo this week, American swimmers at home are competing at Futures meets in 4 separate locations. 

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