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Just One “A” Scratch For Day 1 Finals of Arena Pro Swim Series Austin

Save for one scratch in the women’s 100m butterfly, tonight’s A-finals remain in tact in Austin.

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Doubles Abound on Day 1 of Arena Pro Swim Series Austin

Despite only 8 events taking place on the first morning of the 2016 Arena Pro Swim Series at Austin, a number of athletes have pulled some amazing event doubles.

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Big Name Scratches For Day 1 Prelims of Arena Pro Swim Austin

Folks looking forward to seeing Russian Vladimir Morozov sprint his way to the finals in the men’s 100 free will be disappointed to see he has scratched this morning’s prelims in Austin.

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Tickets for NCAA D1 Championships Go On Sale on Monday

Ryan Murphy (Cal) is an Olympic hopeful in the 100 and 200 back. We’ll get a chance to see him race in the short course pool before he works towards making the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team this summer.

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National Teamer Katie McLaughlin Scratches Austin PSS With Neck Injury

Highly-touted Cal freshman and U.S. National Teamer Katie McLaughlin will not swim at the Arena Pro Swim Series at Austin the weekend due to a neck injury she suffered on the team’s training trip.

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Video: Katie Ledecky Press Conference, 2016 Arena Pro Swim – Austin

World record-smashing distance phenom Katie Ledecky has arrived in Austin for the next stop of the Arena Pro Swim Series, and she took part in a pre-meet press conference Thursday.

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Video: Phelps & Bowman Press Conference, 2016 Arena Pro Swim – Austin

There are no shortage of big names at the 2016 Arena Pro Swim Series at Austin, but none are bigger than Michael Phelps and Bob Bowman, the swimmer-coach duo that has combined for more Olympic medals than any other in history.

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Mizzou Men, LSU Women Pick Up Wins In The Battle Of The Tigers

Kara Kopcso picked up three wins for LSU, as they defeated the Mizzou women on Thursday.

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8 Matchups To Watch, All Links For 2016 Austin Pro Swim Series

Michael Phelps is set to take on a couple of long-time domestic rivals at the star-studded Arena Pro Swim Series at Austin beginning Friday morning.

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Seven Fast Administrative Facts For The 2016 US Olympic Trials

In advance of next summer’s Olympic Trials, USA-Swimming has released a 19-page document outlining all of the administrative details of the meet. This document, in its detail, appeals most to participants, coaches, officials, and the geekiest of swim geeks, but did give up a few interesting wrinkles that appeal to a broader audience.

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U.S. Paralympics Select 29 Members For 2016 National Team

U.S. Paralympics Swimming has declared its 2016 Swimming National Team with several veterans and emerging athletes as members on the list, including 12-time Paralympic gold medalist Jessica Long (above)

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Coach Appeared On Marietta Marlins Coach List While Suspended

David Weeks, after being banned from USA Swimming for inappropriate touching, showed up on a list of coaches for the Marietta Marlins in Georgia.

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2016 NCAA Convention Coverage: Broad Impacts For Swimming

Key points and proposals slotted for the 2016 NCAA Convention might have broader implications for NCAA Swimming next season.

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Hungarian Swimming Federation Scolds Hosszu For Attending PSS Austin

Additional tension is brewing between Hungarian World Champion, Katinka Hosszu, and her home country’s swimming federation.

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NCAA DII Allows Olympic Trials Swimmers To Train W/ College Coaches

The NCAA just passed a motion that will allow DII swimmers to train with their college coaches from the end of the college season through Olympic Trials.

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