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Vollmer 6th in 100m Fly Finals in Return to Racing

100m butterfly world record holder Dana Vollmer just finished her second swim since taking an extended break from the sport…

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In Briefs 07/12/15: Natural pool, Olympic media sites and possible Toronto bid

Toronto, Canada is hosting the 2015 Pan American Games this week, and if that event goes well, the city could be moving towards a future Olympic bid.

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David Marsh Discusses Lochte’s New Underwaters, US World Championship Team

“This time is all about trying to prepare the final touches on races, finding speed, and gaining confidence.” – David Marsh

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Dana Vollmer goes 1:00.0 in 100 fly in first swim since 2013 Worlds

Olympic champ and world record-holder Dana Vollmer made her much-anticipated return to competition this morning, going 1:00.05 in the 100 fly at the L.A. Invite.

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ESPNW: Natalie Coughlin Missed World Championship Team Due to Food Poisoning

“In some ways, I don’t take swimming so seriously, and in other ways, I take it more seriously. I let the little things go when it’s important to let it go. I enjoy the process much more.”

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Dare Rose Drops 3 Seconds, Crushes 200 Meter Fly NAG Record

12-year old Oludare “Dare” Rose of Scarlet Aquatics in New Jersey has broken the National Age Group Record in the 11-12…

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Junior Nationals Will Not Count As Qualifying Event For Jr World’s Team

The selection procedures for the US Junior World Championships team only lists the US National Championships meet in San Antonio from August 6th to the 10th as a qualifying event.

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Junya Koga has sights set on 50 back WR at US Nationals (Video Interview)

Japanese backstroker Junya Koga turned a time trial opportunity into a U.S. Open record on Saturday night, going 24.50 in the 50 backstroke, the fastest time ever on American soil.

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Junya Koga breaks U.S. Open record in 50 back at Athens Sectional time trial

Japanese backstroker Junya Koga turned a time trial opportunity into a U.S. Open record on Saturday night, going 24.50 in the 50 backstroke, the fastest time ever on American soil.

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Ryan Lochte Takes DQ And Swims 50m Freestyle Entirely Underwater

Ryan Lochte put on a very special performance for all those in attendance at the 2015 Long Course Speedo Sectionals in Athens, GA; staying underwater for the entirety of his 50m freestyle and taking the disqualification.

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Joe Schooling Dips Under 53 in 100 Fly at Austin Speedo Sectionals

Joe Schooling won the men’s 100 butterfly by 3 seconds, posting a time just outside of the world’s top 25.

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Busy Weekend of Competition Ahead Domestically and Internationally

While the pool swimming portion of the 2015 World University Games, the biggest competition of the last week, has wrapped…

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Brendan McHugh Tunes Up for Worlds With Fast 50 Breast Time Trial in LA

Brendan McHugh swam a speedy 50 breaststroke split en route to a full 100 meter time trial on Friday at the L.A. Invite.

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Ryan Lochte And Connor Jaeger Set up To Battle Again In Athens

The Speedo Sectionals in Athens continued to be a fast meet on during day two prelims as several swimmers managed to come close to their season best times including American swim star Ryan Lochte.

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Margo Geer Swims Fastest 100 Freestyle Done By An American This Season At LA Invite

Margo Geer swam the most impressive performance of the meet thus far in the prelims of the women’s 100m freestyle; touching the wall in 53.95 to take the top seed heading into finals.

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