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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Real Race is for Third Place In W 800

Cierra Runge and Ashley Twichell are among those that will vie for a podium spot.

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Former Carmel Coach Charged With Sexual Exploitation, Child Pornography

Former Carmel, Indiana swim coach John Goelz has been charged with child sexual exploitation and child pornography, according to reports.

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Schultz Wins Bronze on First Day of Madrid Grand Prix

Brooke Schultz (Fayetteville, Arkansas) clinched the bronze medal for Team USA in Friday’s women’s 3-meter finals on day one of the Madrid FINA Grand Prix.

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Bethany Galat: “Big things are coming” (Video)

After swimming in the 100 breast final last night, Bethany Galat gave swimswam an idea of where she’s at in her taper and what she expects out of the next few weeks

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Veronica Burchill: Nationals on the Horizon

After several promising swims this season, Veronica Burchill is gearing up for US Nationals.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Michael (Andrew) Wilson On Fire in 50 BR

Kevin Cordes’ 26.76 stands as the American Record, while Andrew has been 27.12 and Wilson 27.18.

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Andrew Wilson: “I get the taper blues pretty bad” (Video)

Andrew Wilson swam so fast tonight that he broke a lane line.

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Jack Conger Shares Thoughts on Taper (Video)

Conger admits that he doesn’t actually enjoy taper a whole lot.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: Murphy, Pebley Reign In Men’s 200 Back

Ryan Murphy and Jacob Pebley are virtual locks for the top two spots in the men’s 200 back at the upcoming U.S. National Championships in Irvine.

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LA Invite Day 1: Hosszu Reuniting with USC Coach Dave Salo Until Euros

Katinka Hosszu is racing at the 2018 LA Invite this weekend, and told SwimSwam that she is training at USC until Euros in August.

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Wilson Tops Licon in 100 Breast, Conger Drops 48.7 100 Free in Austin

Wilson posted a 1:00.45 to knock off Licon’s 1:00.96.

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Rowdy Gaines Documentary to Air on SEC Network on July 16th

Rowdy Gaines has become the voice of the sport of swimming for most Americans, but for our community, his story goes far beyond his work with NBC.

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USOC Hires Golf Exec Sarah Hirschland As New CEO

The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) has named Sarah Hirschland as its new CEO. Hirschland was previously the chief commercial officer for the United States Golf Association.

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Michael Andrew Reveals Nationals Events, Move To CA on Instagram

Short course world champ Michael Andrew won’t swim the 200 IM at U.S. Nationals. He also said his family will be moving to California in early 2019.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: Lochte The X-Factor In Men’s 400 IM

Ryan Lochte is the X-factor heading into U.S. Nationals in the men’s 400 IM.

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