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Crisis Averted: 100 Fly Secures Pan Pacs for Dressel, Conger

Caeleb Dressel and Jack Conger battled back from a disappointing first two days of competition to go 1-2 in the 100 fly on the third night of the 2018 US Nationals.

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Ryan Murphy Takes Down 50 Back American Record in 24.24

Murphy is now the fastest swimmer in the world this year.

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Michael Andrew Breaks Tie for U.S. Open Record in 50 Breaststroke

Andrew tied the US Open Record this morning, and broke it in finals.

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 3 Pan Pacs (& More) Projected Roster Updates

Doubles are extremely scarce three day into U.S. Nationals, suggesting that 3rd-place finishers might be in tough shape to make the Pan Pacs squad.

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Ally McHugh Becomes No. 6 All-Time American in 400 IM – 4:34.80

In addition to jumping up the all-time ranks, she is No. 3 in the world this year.

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Watch: Race Videos from Day 3 Finals at 2018 U.S. Nationals

Watch all the championship final races from Day 3 Finals at 2018 U.S. Nationals in Irvine, California.

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PHOTO VAULT: 2018 U.S. Nationals, Day 3 Finals

Photographer Tim Binning was on hand to capture what was a dramatic and emotional night at U.S. Nationals. From Caeleb Dressel finally earning his Pan Pacs berth to Katie McLaughlin completing her comeback from a neck injury, Tim captured every moment of it

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U.S. Nationals Day 3 Pick’em Update: Finally Some Favorites

2018 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, July 25 – Sunday, July 29, 2018 William Woollett Aquatics Center, Irvine, CA Prelims 9 AM /…

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USA Swimming Summer Nationals Day 3 Photo Vault

Irvine never disappoints when it comes to championship swimming. It’s been a great week so far at the 2018 USA…

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King, Smoliga & Murphy Add Names To U.S. Worlds Roster

Two more swimmers have likely locked themselves into 2019 World Championships roster spots by virtue of winning U.S. national titles in a stroke 50 event tonight: Lilly King and Olivia Smoliga.

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

After tying her 50 fly American Record last night, Kelsi Dahlia will take on her signature 100 fly today.

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Netherlands Wins European Women’s Water Polo Title

The Netherlands clinched the title for the first time since 1993: they beat Greece 6-4 to claim the nation’s 5th gold at the women’s European Water Polo Championships.

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Bethany Galat is More Confident Than She’s Ever Been (Video)

2017 Worlds 200 breaststroker Bethany Galat of Texas A&M was 2nd in 2:23.32, retaining her spot in the 200 breast on the international team for USA

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Kaliszak Scratch Bumps Mefford into 50 Bk A Final

Luke Kaliszak, the 7th seed, scratched out of the 50 back, bumping Cal’s Bryce Mefford into the A final.

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Regan Smith: “I’ve really tried to improve my strength training” (Video)

After swimming a myriad of best times in numerous events over the last 3 days, Regan Smith attributes her success in part to increased strength training

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