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Breaking Down The Biggest Races of the 2021 US Olympic Trials

We dive deep into the men’s 200 IM, men’s 100 free, women’s 100 fly and who we think may surprise us coming into Omaha at Wave II

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Markus Lie Improves Upon His Own Norwegian Record With 49.63 100 Freestyle

Lie lowered his own 100 freestyle national record by just 0.02 seconds on day 1 of the 2021 Bergen Swim Festival in Norway.

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10 World Records That Could Go Down At U.S. Olympic Trials

With a spot on her first Olympic team on the line, Regan Smith’s world records in the women’s 100 and 200 backstroke from 2019 won’t be safe in Omaha.

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How to Watch, All the Links You Need for Wave II of the 2021 US Olympic Trials

Wave II of the 2021 US Olympic Trials will be kicking off on Sunday at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, here’s everything you need to keep up with the meet.

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7 Events At U.S. Trials Where The #3 Seed Is Faster Than 2016’s Winning Time

The winning time from the 2016 Olympic Trials would be seeded seventh this year in both the women’s 100 backstroke and 200 breaststroke.

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Maddy Banic Pops 22.7 50 Yard Fly in Practice Just Before Start of US Trials

Maddy Banic has put up a warning shot in a practice swim ahead of next week’s U.S. Olympic Trials – something we’ve seen from her before.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 64% Suspect Wave I Qualifiers Will Not Swim Wave II Trials

Almost two-thirds of voters expected at least one top-2 finisher from Wave I of U.S. Olympic Trials to pass on the chance to swim in Wave II.

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SwimSwam’s Master Timeline for U.S., Australia, Canada & France Olympic Trials

Want to follow Olympic Trials meets in the U.S., Australia, France & Canada at the same time? We’ve got you covered with a master timeline of all four meets.

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Only 18% of Swimmers in Wave I Meet Improved Seed Time

At last week’s Wave I meet of the U.S. Olympic Trials, only 18% of the swimmers swam faster than their seed time in prelims.

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How To Follow Australian, Canadian, French & U.S. Olympic Selection Meets

Hold onto your hats, because the next two weeks are about to be a whirlwind here on SwimSwam with Olympic selection meets for four major nations.

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Russian Olympic Training Camp Relocated From Osaka To Vladivostok

The final prep camp ahead of the Olympic Games was intended to be held in Japan but will now take place at home in Russia.

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Swimming Australia Responds To Maddie Groves ‘Misogynistic Perverts’ Post

With the Australian Olympic Trials looming, Olympian Maddie Groves’ social media posts regarding ‘misogynistic perverts’ are at the forefront.

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All The Links, How To Watch 2021 Australian Olympic Trials

Click here to find out how to stay up to date on all the action in Adelaide as Australia’s finest take to the 2021 Olympic Trials.

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Way Too Early Recruit Ranks: Boys High School Class of 2023

The same swimmer has this class’s top time in the 100 free, 100 back, and 200 IM. This year’s sophomore boys could be a deep sprint free class.

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Brazil Releases Schedule, Standards For 4-Swimmer Olympic Time Trial Meet

The Brazilian swimming federation has released the event schedule for its four-swimmer Olympic Trials Time Trial meet this weekend.

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