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UK Wildcats to Take On Indiana, Louisville, Mizzou in 2017-18 Season

Ali Galyer and Asia Seidt return after a huge season for the Wildcat women in 2016-17.

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Coleman’s Carpool: Will Licon breaks down Texas summers (Video)

I’m always interested to see what other summer traditions are like around the country. Will’s description of the Texas summer did not disappoint.

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2017 U.S. World Trials Preview: Speed vs Endurance In Men’s 800

Clark Smith is primed for an international breakout this summer, and the 800 free could prove to be the perfect event for him.

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Missy Franklin Won’t Swim US Nationals After Double Shoulder Surgery

Two-time Olympian Missy Franklin won’t compete in major national or international competition this summer after surgeries on both of her shoulders.

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Speedo Signs Paralympian Becca Meyers

Team Speedo has signed on triple Paralympic Gold Medalist Becca Meyers this month. She was welcomed to the team by world record holder Missy Franklin on June 2nd. Meyers competes in the 50m Freestyle, 100m Freestyle, 400m Freestyle, 100m Butterfly, and 200m IM.

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2017 U.S. World Trials Preview: New Age In Men’s 1500

With Wilimovsky out of World Trials, the men’s 1500 now becomes wide open.

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2017 U.S. Worlds Trials Preview: Ledecky Pulling Smith To Sub-4:00 4FR

Katie Ledecky and Leah Smith are a dynamic duo who might be the two best 400 freestylers in the world this year.

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Conger, Pickrem, Wilson Set Pool Records at Senior Circuit Day #3

Andrew Wilson set a pool record at Texas A&M this morning, one of three such records broken today at the Texas Senior Circuit Meet #2.

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New Olympic Events Won’t Change USA Swimming Worlds Selections in 2017

The IOC’s addition of the men’s 800 and women’s 1500 freestyles as Olympic events won’t change USA Swimming’s selection procedures for the 2017 World Championships, but will have an impact on U.S. National Team selection for 2017-2018.

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Katie Ledecky, Simone Manuel Nominated for Kids’ Choice Awards

Stanford teammates Katie Ledecky (left) and Simone Manuel (right) have been nominated for 2017 Kids’ Choice Sports Awards.

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A Celebration of Life for the Late Bill Krumm

In March, USA Swimming Western Zone Development Consultant Bill Krumm passed away after a heart attack while working in San Diego

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2017 U.S. Worlds Trials Previews: Grevers Seeks Redemption in 100 Back

Murphy, who set the World Record in this event last summer, is the favorite going into the 2017 U.S. World Championships Trials, but veteran Matt Grevers won’t make it easy.

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Jack O’Neill, Creator Of The Modern Wetsuit, Passed Away At 94

The inventor of the modern day wetsuit, Jack O’Neill, passed in his home in Santa Cruz on Friday, June 2nd….

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Marks Breaks Two SB7 World Records At The Jimi Flower Classic

Paralympian Elizabeth Marks broke two SB7 world records in the 2017 Jimi Flower Classic.

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Watch: Litherland Chase Down Dwyer in 200 Free in Santa Clara

Georgia’s Jay Litherland stepped up to the blocks just one event after winning the 400 IM by a landslide.

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