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2018 U.S. Pan Pacs Qualifying: How Many Doubles Needed?

Katie Ledecky should account for at least 3 doubles if she wins the 200, 400, 800 and 1500 frees. How many doubles are needed for Team USA to start selecting second, third and fourth-place finishers to the Pan Pacs roster?

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Nathan Adrian Press Conference (Video)

Nathan had a lot to say about the current doping climate as well, claiming the US as truly holding it’s athletes accountable to the rules they have set into place

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Ryan Murphy Press Conference (Video)

Ryan Murphy gave the media some past, present, and future

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Chase Kalisz Press Conference (Video)

Chase Kalisz rolled through the media room and discussed his preparation leading into nationals.

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Lilly King Press Conference (Video)

Lilly revealed that she isn’t all the way rested, and has been swimming with the junior national kids for the last couple weeks

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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: The Usual Suspects in the Men’s 50 Fly

American Record holder Caeleb Dressel leads an experienced pack of swimmers who’ll be competing in the 50 fly this week.

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Men’s 800, Women’s 1500 Expected to Be Added to 2019 Pan Am Games

The currently-available version of the schedule does not include the events, but they are expected to be added, Brazilian media reports. (Above: American Sierra Schmidt is the defending Pan American Games champion in the women’s 800 free).

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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Will Regan Smith Challenge In W 200 Fly?

Will the teenage backstroke phenom Regan Smith make a play in the 200 butterfly?

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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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