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Brendan Hansen Gave Michael Andrew Breaststroke Advice Before his Triple (Video)

Michael Andrew successfully completed his triple tonight, but not before olympic legend Brendan Hansen imparted some clutch breaststroke wisdom on the young speedster

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Dressel: “It’s kind of refreshing to have a really bad swim” (Video)

If there were any questions about Caeleb Dressel at this meet, he put them to rest tonight

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Conger: “I had to come in every day with a completely blank mentality” (Video)

Jack Conger also finally secured his Pan Pacs spot. He was just a tenth off his lifetime best from march

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Lilly King Finds Ease in her “Bread and Butter” Event (Video)

Defending world champ Lilly King touched out Molly Hannis for the national 50 breast title, redemption after missing the Pan Pacs team in the 200 breast last night

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2018 U.S. Nationals Day 4: 18U National Champ Erica Sullivan Scratches 400 Free

Erica Sullivan has opted out of the 400 Free on Saturday at 2018 U.S. Nationals.

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Michael Andrew has already qualified for Worlds in the 50 fly, but he’s loaded up his schedule tonight to try and qualify for Pan Pacs and add to his Worlds schedule.

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Ryan Murphy Takes Down 50 Back American Record in 24.24

Murphy is now the fastest swimmer in the world this year.

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Michael Andrew Breaks Tie for U.S. Open Record in 50 Breaststroke

Andrew tied the US Open Record this morning, and broke it in finals.

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 3 Pan Pacs (& More) Projected Roster Updates

Doubles are extremely scarce three day into U.S. Nationals, suggesting that 3rd-place finishers might be in tough shape to make the Pan Pacs squad.

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Ally McHugh Becomes No. 6 All-Time American in 400 IM – 4:34.80

In addition to jumping up the all-time ranks, she is No. 3 in the world this year.

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Watch: Race Videos from Day 3 Finals at 2018 U.S. Nationals

Watch all the championship final races from Day 3 Finals at 2018 U.S. Nationals in Irvine, California.

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PHOTO VAULT: 2018 U.S. Nationals, Day 3 Finals

Photographer Tim Binning was on hand to capture what was a dramatic and emotional night at U.S. Nationals. From Caeleb Dressel finally earning his Pan Pacs berth to Katie McLaughlin completing her comeback from a neck injury, Tim captured every moment of it

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U.S. Nationals Day 3 Pick’em Update: Finally Some Favorites

2018 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, July 25 – Sunday, July 29, 2018 William Woollett Aquatics Center, Irvine, CA Prelims 9 AM /…

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King, Smoliga & Murphy Add Names To U.S. Worlds Roster

Two more swimmers have likely locked themselves into 2019 World Championships roster spots by virtue of winning U.S. national titles in a stroke 50 event tonight: Lilly King and Olivia Smoliga.

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

After tying her 50 fly American Record last night, Kelsi Dahlia will take on her signature 100 fly today.

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