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U.S. Open Water Pan Pacs Team Will Be Allowed To Add Pool Swims

Athletes who have qualified for the Pan Pacific Championships in open water swimming will be able to add pool events (and vice versa) in Tokyo, USA Swimming has confirmed.

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All the Links You Need for the 2018 U.S. Nationals

Check here for all the links you need for the the 2018 US National Championships.

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Excessive Heat Warning in Place for Nationals Week in Orange County

Temperature highs in Irvine itself will consistently be around 85 degrees for the duration of the meet, with partly cloudy skies.

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2018 CAC Games Day 5: Dylan Carter Continues To Step Up

Dylan Carter broke 2 CAC Games Records on night 5 in Barranquilla.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Day 1: Brinegar (1500 free, #8), Rooney (200 fly, #15) Scratch out; Eastin Still in

Rooney was the 15th seed there, but will instead focus only on the 100 free tomorrow, where he’s seeded 10th.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: Conger-Clark-Kalisz Rematch in 200 Fly

After an incredibly close finish at 2017 nationals, we’ll get to see a rematch between Jack Conger, Chase Kalisz, and Pace Clark in the 200 fly.

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Press Conferences + Pancakes: US Nationals Day 0 Highlights (Video)

I thought it might be nice for viewers to go over all of the press conferences, and pull my personal favorite highlights

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Simone Manuel’s TYR Contract Includes Unprecedented Inclusion Rider

Though exact details have not been released, Manuel’s contract stipulation is believed to be the first of its kind in professional sports.

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The Official 2018 SwimSwam U.S. Nationals Preview Index

Bookmark this page to stay on top of every race we preview and for a quick look at our top picks in each race.

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Donovan Named Director of Competitive Swimming for Jersey Wahoos

Jersey Wahoos announced the appointment of Paul Donovan as their new Director of Competitive Swimming, making him responsible leading and delivering the complete Wahoo program from lessons to the Senior National group.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: Open Field Behind Margalis in 200 IM

The race for 2nd in the 200 IM has been blown open in light of recent events, but Olympic medalist Melanie Margalis remains the heavy favorite.

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FINA Unveils 2019 Hosts, Dates for Diving World Series

FINA is pleased to reveal the 2019 calendar of the prestigious annual circuit of the FINA/CNSG Diving World Series, a competition exclusively open to the world’s diving elite with numerous World and Olympic champions taking part every year.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: Franklin, Schmitt Go for 200 FR Comeback

There’s an obvious frontrunner in the American women’s 200 free field based on the past few seasons: distance superstar Katie Ledecky. Missy Franklin, the short course American Record holder, is looking to make a comeback though.

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Katie Ledecky Press Conference (Video)

Katie Ledecky rounded out the athletes that came to talk with the press today, and she gave us a gentle reminder. It’s not easy being Katie Ledecky

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Simone Manuel Press Conference (TYR Announcement)

Simone Manuel signed with TYR! Listen to what Simone has to say about that

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