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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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Phelps In 200 Free At Trials? Bowman Says “Probably Not”

Bob Bowman – “Phelps should do both the 100 and 200 butterflies and the 200 individual medley.”

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Megan Romano Makes The Move to South Florida’s ‘ProFlo’ Squad

In her bid for the 2016 Olympic team, Megan Romano changes up her training home and moves to South Florida Aquatic Club’s ProFlo squad.

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WR Holder Sarah Sjostrom To Compete At Austin PSS (Psych Sheets Here)

USA Swimming has released the psych sheets for next week’s Arena Pro Swim Series at Austin, and they feature some huge international names – maybe most notable and surprising is Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom.

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IPC Launches Review Of Para-Swimming Classifications

Maddison Elliott is one of thousands of para-swimmers who will be affected by the formal review of the para classification system.

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USA Swimming Releases Names of Temporarily Banned Individuals

USA Swimming has released a list of coaches and individuals who are temporarily banned from the organization.

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Minnesotan Club Launches Fundraiser For Olympic Trial Warmup Pool

Great Wolf Aquatics in Minneapolis wants to bring the 2016 Olympic Trials warmup pool to the Twin Cities to serve the state’s 10,000 age group swimmers, along with the thousands more college, high school, YMCA, and recreational swimmers of the community.

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