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5 Races To Watch At The 2016 Longhorn Elite Invite

Michael Phelps is the poster child for versatile athletes who can contribute to national free relays without being a pure sprint freestyler – and he’s not the only member of that group racing the 100 free in Austin.

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U.S. Olympic Trials Pool in Omaha Begins Construction 3 Weeks Out

With just over three weeks remaining between now and the beginning of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming, the…

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Shoults the First Male Swimmer to Win OCADA Athlete of the Year Award

The Orange County Athletic Director’s Association (OCADA) gives out awards to two outstanding athletes each year, and Grant Shoults took home…

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5 Races To Watch At The 2016 Arena Pro Swim Series at Santa Clara

Nathan Adrian has swept the 50 and 100 freestyles at 4 of 5 Arena Pro Swim Series stops so far. Can he beat Australia’s former world champ James Magnussen and junior world record-holder Kyle Chalmers to do it again in Santa Clara?

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5 Races To Watch At The 2016 Arena Pro Swim Series at Indianapolis

Lilly King is coming off a lifetime-best 100 breaststroke in Charlotte, and is one of America’s fastest-rising swimmers heading into U.S. Olympic Trials.

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Beisel, Donahue, and Dressel Headline TNAQ June Invitational Psychs

The headliners of the Tennessee Aquatics Invite will be Olympic silver medalist Elizabeth Beisel, Olympic finalist Claire Donahue, and two-time American record holder Caeleb Dressel.

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2016 Olympic Trials Previews: U.S. Stacked In Men’s 100 Back

Team USA has won gold in the 100 backstroke at every Olympics since 1996. With the threat of Australia’s Mitch Larkin looming, who will defend the USA’s position on top of the backstroke podium?

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Michael Phelps Will Swim 4 Races At Final Olympic Trials Tuneup

2016 Longhorn Elite Invite June 3rd-5th, 2016 Austin, Texas (University of Texas Jamail Swim Center) Prelims start at 9:30 AM,…

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Bob Bowman Takes Over Live on Michael Phelps’ Facebook (VIDEO)

The video below is courtesy of Michael Phelps‘ Facebook page. Michael Phelps‘ Facebook page hosted another live session, but this…

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2016 US Olympic Trials Preview: No Clear Leader in Men’s 100 Breast

Cody Miller is ranked only .01 ahead of his closest competitor, Nic Fink, as the top qualifier heading into the 2016 Olympic Trials.

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Fresh Faces In Women’s 200 IM

2012 Olympic bronze medalist Caitlin Leverenz is a favorite to win the 200 IM at 2016 Olympic Trials, but she will face serious competition on the road to Rio.

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Recently Graduated NCAA DIII Swimmer Dies During Lifeguard Test

Thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of former SUNY-Cortland swimmer, Jack Jakubek.

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A Day Shy of 38, Erika Erndl Qualifies for 5th Olympic Trials

Four years after this photo was taken, Erika Erndl has qualified to race at the 2016 Olympic Trials, the 5th of her career.

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Kevin Swander Drops an OT Cut After Ed Moses Qualifies for Omaha

Age is just a number. 32-year-old Kevin Swander blasted a 1:02.18 in the 100 breast for an Olympic Trials cut…

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Ed Moses Qualifies for Olympic Trials on 2 Practices in 4 Years

Olympic gold medalist Ed Moses qualifies for the Olympic Trials having swum only 2 practices in the past 4 years.

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