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2017 U.S. World Trials Preview: The Real Post-Phelps 200 Fly Era

The men’s 200 fly shapes up to be a three-man race at the front for two World Championship spots.

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2017 U.S. Trials Previews: Will Comerford Snag a Spot in 100 Free?

Simone Manuel has been shockingly good in the 100 free over the past year. She was already a top-tier sprinter, but after pulling off a stunning upset to tie for gold in the 100 free at the Rio Olympics, she was arguably even more jaw-dropping at 2017 NCAAs.

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Keep Tabs On All Of SwimSwam’s Official 2017 U.S. Nationals Previews

U.S. Nationals are just a few weeks away in Indianapolis, with the Americans selecting their World Champs and World University Games teams for later this summer. We’ve gotten started with our yearly event-by-event previews, and now we’re compiling them all in one place.

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Dressel Includes 100 Fly, 200 Free in World Champs Trials Lineup

All-in-all, Dressel has entered 5 events: 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 50 fly, and 100 fly.

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Five Storylines, All The Links You Need For 2017 U.S. Nationals

Five storylines, all the links you need for the upcoming U.S. National Championships in Indianapolis.

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2017 U.S. World Champ Trials Pick ‘Em Contest, Presented by TYR

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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Ledecky: The Women’s 1500 At An Olympics Was A Long Time Coming

Katie Ledecky kicks off her Budapest campaign with the 100m free and 800m free double tomorrow, June 27th, but already has eyes on the 1500m in Tokyo.

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Updated Worlds Trials Psychs Include Kevin Cordes

New psych sheets for Worlds Trials include Olympian Kevin Cordes in all three breaststroke races.

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LA To Host Team USA Awards On November 29

The 2017 Team USA Awards presented by Dow, Best of the Year, will take place at Royce Hall on UCLA’s…

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2017 U.S. Worlds Trials: Haas, Conger Lead Next Generation in 200 Free

Jack Conger and Townley Haas are looking for individual spots in the 200 free this week in Indianapolis.

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2017 U.S. Trials Preview: Three Guys, Two Spots In Men’s 400 Free

Clark Smith will be in a close battle for a spot on the World Championship team in the men’s 400 free.

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Tuggle Smashes Her 2nd 11-12 NAG Of The Day With 2:02 200 Free

Claire Tuggle broke another NAG, her second of the day, in the girls 11-12 200m freestyle.

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What’s At Stake At 2017 U.S. Nationals/World Champ Trials?

In Olympic years, the stakes of the American national meet are pretty clear. But in the three years in between, it can be complicated to know exactly for what swimmers at nationals are racing for. To help simplify things, here’s our very bird’s-eye view of what’s on the line at this week’s U.S. National Championships.

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Check Out The Full Schedule For 2017 U.S. Nationals

Check out the full schedule for the upcoming U.S. National Championships.

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Claire Tuggle Breaks 26-Year-Old 11-12 NAG In Girls LC 400m Free

Claire Tuggle clocked 4:18.41 in the 400 free to shatter a 26-year-old NAG for 11-12 girls.

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