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Stevens Qualifies for Worlds with 27.6 With Championship Record in 50 Back

Stevens has now secured her spot on the 2017 World Championships roster, and will look to qualify in another event later in the meet, as she’s one of the favorites to win the 100 meter back.

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Cordes Does it Again with 26.8 for Championship Record in 50 Breast Final

Cordes broke the U.S. Open Record for the 2nd time today, winning the race in 26.88 ahead of Andrew Wilson (27.18) and Cody Miller (27.24).

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Lilly King Rocks 29.6 50 Breast for New American Record

On night 3 of the 2017 U.S. Nationals/World Championships Trials, Olympic breaststroke champ Lilly King made history for the United States.

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Leah Smith Adds 10 PSS Points, Is Now Top Nationals Earner After Day 3

While she wasn’t the distance freestyler many expected to make a crossover into IM, it was Leah Smith (not Katie Ledecky) who won the national 400 IM title tonight in a shocker, and it’s Smith, not Ledecky, who leads all point-getters at Nationals three days in.

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Ella Eastin, Bethany Galat DQ’d in 400 IM Final

Both were called for the ‘Lochte Rule.’

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Bethany Galat: “I definitely had a fire burning in my heart” (Video)

Bethany Galat, who had a few near misses at the Olympic Trials, had a tantalizing back half to claim the other World Championship spot in 2:22.24, also a best time

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2017 U.S. World Trials: Day 3 Finals Preview

Kathleen Baker will be in a close race for a spot on the World Championship team in the women’s 50 back.

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Coleman’s Carpool: David Marsh gives us the scoop on San Diego (Video)

David Marsh got in the hot seat and shared with Swimswam his fascination with San Diego, what his plans are for Team Elite, his love of music, and what he mistakenly called President George W. Bush.

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No Major Scratches for Indy Day 3 Finals

All of the eight A-finals tonight will feature the same top 8 swimmers from respective prelims, as no top swimmers have scratched out for tonight.

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2017 U.S. Worlds Trials: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

The men’s 100 fly is one of the most anticipated races of the meet with a loaded field that includes Jack Conger, Tom Shields, Caeleb Dressel, and Tim Phillips. Read on for live updates from this morning’s action.

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After Slipping on Start in Prelims, Smoliga Time Trials 28.0 50 Back

Olivia Smoliga got some redemption this afternoon with a fast time trial swim.

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Harting Wins Swim Off Over Smachlo to Make 100 Fly A-Final

2017 U.S. NATIONALS/WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TRIALS Tuesday, June 27th-Saturday, July 1st 50-Meter Course Indianapolis, Indiana Meet Info Prelims timelines Broadcast schedule…

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Daniel Carr Wins 50 Back Swimoff for Championship Final Spot

2017 U.S. NATIONALS/WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TRIALS Tuesday, June 27th-Saturday, July 1st 50-Meter Course Indianapolis, Indiana Meet Info Prelims timelines Broadcast schedule…

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Lilly King Dips Under 30 for Championship Record in 50 Breast

Lilly King set a new championship record in the 50 breast during prelims of day 3 of the 2017 US World Championships Trials.

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Ledecky: “I almost have that event down to a science” (Video)

To no one’s surprise Katie Ledecky got out ahead from the gun and never looked back, touching the wall in a time of 1:54.84 to become the first woman under 1:55 this year.

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