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Big Ten Vs US National Team Meet To Mirror Duel in the Pool Format

Indiana sophomore Lilly King is both a defending Big Ten-based NCAA Champion, and a U.S. National Team-based Olympic Champion.

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Robert Griffith Found Not Guilty Of Molestation Charges

Former swim coach Robert Griffith has been found not guilty of molestation charges filed against him in Florida.

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Michael Phelps Facebook Lives Before Winning Lip Sync Battle

Last night, Michael Phelps became the first ever winner of the live, all-star version of Spike TV’s Lip Sync Battle, taking on Eminem’s Lose Yourself. Before the performance, he took to Facebook Live to answer fan questions.

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WATCH: Michael Phelps’ Lip Sync Battle Winning Performance

Courtesy: Spike TV Michael Phelps wins a lot. He’s won 23 Olympic gold medals. He’s won 27 World Championships. He’s…

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2017 Pac-12 Championships To Take Place in Federal Way, Washington

The 2017 Pac-12 Swimming & Diving Championships for both the men and women will take place at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington.

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Wisconsin Lines Up 3 Top 10 Opponents for 2016-17

The Badger men and women each face 3 top 10 opponents from the 2016 NCAA Championships. Interestingly, while their season is lined with plenty of tough competiton, they’ll only face one Big Ten team before conference.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 49% Wanted Suspension For Lochte

Almost half of respondents said they wanted a suspension for Lochte, with 42% opposing suspension and just over 8% unsure.

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Brazil, U.S., South Africa, & Italy Will Face Off in Raia Rápida

The men of Brazil, the United States, Italy, and South Africa will go head-to-head in the Raia Rápida meet in Rio de Janeiro later this month, the final meet in the Olympic pool before it is dissembled.

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Lochte’s Attorney Says Public Should Judge USOC Sanctions

Ryan Lochte‘s attorney says he will let the public decide whether or not Lochte was treated fairly by the United…

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USA Swimming Announces 2016-17 National Team Roster

USA Swimming swimming has released the 2016-17 U.S. National Team roster of 53 men and 53 women, headlined by individual Rio Olympic gold medalists Katie Ledecky, Ryan Murphy, Simone Manuel, and Lilly King.

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Missy Franklin To Participate In Sept 17 Swim Across America In Atlanta

Missy Franklin will be one of a number of big-name Olympians making appearances at the Swim Across America open water event in Atlanta, GA next week.

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Cal’s Dave Durden Named 2016 ASCA Coach of the Year

The University of California men’s head coach Dave Durden has been honored as the 2016 Coach of the Year by the American Swimming Coaches Association. Durden is a four-time winner of the NCAA Coach of the Year award and a member of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team coaching staff.

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NCAA Pres: Olympic Payout Rules May Change After Schooling’s Haul

NCAA President Mark Emmert suggested that schools may consider changing rules that allow college athletes to receive Olympic medal bonuses after Joseph Schooling won upwards of $750,000 in Rio.

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China’s 4 Golds Leads Early Paralympic Swimming Medal Table

China has earned 4 golds and 11 total medals in the pool just one day into the 2016 Paralympics, building a big lead to try to defend its 2012 Paralympic medal table crown.

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Oakland Coach Inducted Into Sports Hall of Fame Alongside Derek Jeter

Derek Jeter (Kalamazoo/New York Yankees) and Mike Modano (Livonia/Detroit Red Wings), members of the 2015 class, will also be honored as they were unable to attend the event last year.

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