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Michael Chadwick Clocks Sub-22 50 Free in Unofficial Time Trial in Singapore

Multiple hand-timed estimates of the video have Chadwick at a 21.75 or so– that would be two-tenths quicker than his best time.

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Release: Greg Rhodenbaugh Cleared of Wrongdoing In Title IX Investigation

Former University of Missouri head coach Greg Rhodenbaugh has been cleared of all charges in the school’s Title IX investigation into him, a PR firm says.

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Michael Andrew Explains Mindset, Preparation Heading into World Champs (Video)

Before he left for training camp in Singapore, Michael Andrew sat down to fill us in on how he’s feeling headed into the 2019 World Champs

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USA vs. Kazakhstan Water Polo Match Photo Vault

USA kicked off Worlds with a 16-7 win over Kazakhstan, and SwimSwam photog Rafael Domeyko was there to capture the action

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Tickets On Sale Now for USA Summer Nationals, Junior Nationals

Tickets are now on sale for both the USA Swimming Phillips 66 National Championships and Speedo Junior National Championships in Stanford, California.

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All-Americans S. Dressel, Main Earn Wins on Saturday at Gainesville Sectionals

Dressel, who was tenths shy of her best in the 100 back, came back to win the 50 fly shortly after with a lifetime best 27.06.

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15-Year-Olds Kozan, Crom Drop 2:10s in 200 Fly at L.A. Invite

15-year-old Justina Kozan registered a new lifetime best in the 200 fly. She out-touched another 15-year-old, Katie Crom, to take the win.

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2019 World Championships: Xin Wins 10K, First Wave Qualifies for Tokyo 2020

Xin Xin led 10 qualifiers, including Americans Haley Anderson and Ashley Twichell, as the first to book their tickets to Tokyo 2020.

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3-Time Olympian Hannah Miley Headed To U.S. Open Nationals

3-time Olympian Hannah Miley is headed to California as one of a 9-strong Scottish squad competing at U.S. Open Nationals later this month.

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Almost $6 Million Up for Grabs at 2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships

Sarah Sjostrom’s 3 gold, 1 silver medal performance at the 2017 World Championships earned her $75,000 in prize money individually.

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Will Licon Breaks 10-Year Old Texas Swim Center Pool Record in 200 Breast

Texas Ex Will Licon broke a decade-old Pool Record in Austin on Friday by over a second in the men’s 200 meter breaststroke final.

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Are WUGs a Good Indicator for a Subsequent Olympic Berth? (2020 Predictions)

Coming off of a monster NCAA season, Dean Farris was relatively unproven in LCM. His 47.0 relay split at WUGs has changed the conversation.

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Robert Finke Missed WUGs With Wrist Injury After Scooter Accident

American distance man Robert Finke missed the World University Games while dealing with a wrist injury from a scooter accident.

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Predicting Tokyo: SwimSwam 2020 US Olympians Draft Part 2

The second part of SwimSwam’s US Olympians draft. Our writers compete to select the best possible rosters and discuss expectations for 2020

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2019 World Champs Previews: Kalisz Seeks USA’s 9th-Straight Title in 200 IM

Kalisz, who swept the IM events in Budapest, is currently ranked 9th in the world for 2019 with a 1:57.68 from the TYR Pro Swim Series.

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