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Olympian Ryan Lochte Banned 14 Months Due To IV Infusion

American Olympian Ryan Lochte has accepted a 14-month ban for having received intravenous infusions without a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). 

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TYR Sport Will Retain Ryan Lochte in Light of 14-Month Suspension

The brand plans to stick with Lochte through Tokyo 2020 despite his 14-month ban.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Smith, Margalis Clear 1-2 In W 400 IM

Leah Smith is on track to win her second consecutive national title in the women’s 400 IM.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: Only 2018 Shot at 50 Breast WR For King

With no stroke 50s at Pan Pacs, U.S. Nationals will be Lilly King’s only major-meet shot this year to lower her own 50 breast world record from last summer.

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Bob Bowman Makes Statement on Caroline Burckle Accusations

Arizona State head swim coach Bob Bowman has sent SwimSwam a statement regarding the accusations made by former Olympian Caroline Burckle that…

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Nicolas Albiero gives Nationals Preview

Louisville’s Nick Albiero gives his thoughts on his freshman year of college, taper, and what lies ahead this summer.

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How To Watch The High Stakes 2018 U.S. National Championships

The all-important, team-deciding U.S. Nationals kick-off on Wednesday of this week, so memorize the schedule to know how to catch all of the action in Irvine.

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Rowdy Gaines Gives Insight to NBC Coverage for US Nationals

NBC’s own Rowdy Gaines gave SwimSwam an exclusive interview on what exactly goes into a big production like US Nationals, and what his job looks like during the meet

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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Men’s 100 Breast May Require 59 To Final

Last year, it took 1:00.75 to final. This year’s field shapes up to be much, much faster.

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Youth Rules: Demographics of 2018 U.S. Nationals

Until the action at U.S. nationals starts up this Wednesday all we have to scratch the swim nerd itch is…

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Arthur Albiero on Managing Louisville and National Team Duties

Coach Arthur Albiero talks about how he balances his responsibilities as Louisville’s head coach while also preparing to coach the USA women’s team at Pan Pacs next month.

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16-year-old Minakov Blasts 22.77 50 Free to Become No. 2 18U in Nation

No other 16-year-old has been under 23 in the United States this year, and only Michael Andrew has been faster in the 18 & under range.

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Kelsi Dahlia Explains Taper

We caught up with Kelsi Dahlia last week, and got her thoughts on marriage, taper, and what lies ahead this summer.

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What Kind of Taper Swimmer is Mallory Comerford?

Mallory Comerford dishes on taper, what event she’s looking forward to this summer, and the prospects of having her college coach as her national team coach at Pan Pacs.

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2018 U.S. Summer Nationals Pick’Em Contest is Here

The Pick ‘Em Contest for the 2018 US Summer National Champions has arrived!

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