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Local News Is the Crucial 4th Arm of U.S. Olympic Trials’ Financial Impact

Most of the U.S. Olympic Trials financial talk centers around tickets, sponsors, and television. But local news is just as important as those three things.

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Psych Sheets Drop For Wave I of 2021 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials

USA Swimming has released psych sheets for Wave I of the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, which begin this Friday in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Elizabeth Beisel Will Attempt 20km Fundraiser Swim to Block Island in August

On August 30, 3-time Olympian Elizabeth Beisel is going to attempt to become the first woman to complete the 20km swim between Pt. Judith and Block Island.

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Weyant Sisters Make Final Push Before Trials at SYS Memorial Meet

Both Weyant sisters demonstrated their readiness for Trials at the SYS Memorial meet, taking big wins and nearing best times in some events.

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Flickinger And Friends In The 200 Fly

As one of the US’s most consistent national teamers of late, Hali Flickinger looks to be a lock to represent the US in Tokyo in the 200 fly.

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Vets, Rising Stars & The 200 IM X-Factor

Fourth in the women’s 200 IM in 2016, Madisyn Cox appears to be hitting her peak as we head into the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials.

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CSCAA Announces NCAA Division III, NAIA & NJCAA 2020-21 All-Americans

Denison University led all NCAA Division III schools with 42 swimmers and divers earning All-American status this season.

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2021 US Olympic Trials Previews: Will Ledecky & Smith Run it Back in the W 800?

Katie Ledecky will be chasing her 3rd-straight Olympic Gold in the women’s 800 free this summer, and the Trials will be her first stop on that journey.

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Single-Session Tickets for U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials Now On Sale

Tickets to Prelims or Finals for both Wave I and Wave II will be available at ticketmaster.com and the CHI Health Center Omaha box office.

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NISCA All America Applications and Extended Deadline

The NISCA All America program application deadline for Swimming, Diving, Water Polo, Para Swimming, Academic and Scholar Team has been extended to July 1st.

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Faster than Rio Gold: 7 Women Who “Would Have Won” the 100 Backstroke in 2016

In just one month, three women posted 100 backstroke times that were faster than Katinka Hosszu’s gold medal performance at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

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2021 US Olympic Trials Previews: Can Urlando Take Over Phelps’ 200 Fly Throne?

After Michael Phelps represented the US at 5 consecutive Olympic Games, the men’s 200 fly is wide-open at Olympic Trials, with a field led by Luca Urlando.

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Simone’s Show in the Women’s 100 Freestyle

While reigning Olympic champion Simone Manuel is favorited to win in Omaha, a tight field of veterans and age-groupers is looking to challenge her.

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Matt Bowe on What Makes USA Sports Culture Different Than The Rest of the World

Bowe compares the USA to Britain and discusses differences in every stage of upbringing that ultimately lead to performance on a global stage.

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials: Dressel and the Defenders of the 400 Freestyle Relay

The men’s 100 freestyle has become one of the most stacked events for Team USA. In 2019 alone, six American men dipped under the 48-second barrier.

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