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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: The Usual Suspects in the Men’s 50 Fly

American Record holder Caeleb Dressel leads an experienced pack of swimmers who’ll be competing in the 50 fly this week.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 56% Predict Haas, 18% Predict Dressel To Win 200 Free

More than half of voters predicted Townley Haas to remain the fastest American in the 200 meter free this season, though a whopping 18% voted in favor of Caeleb Dressel.

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Star Tucson Coach Hojnacki to Take Helm of Boy & Girls Club Metro Team

Zachary Hojnacki, the Head Age Group Coach for the prestigious Tucson Ford Dealers Aquatics, is taking over as the head coach of the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester “Marlins” Swim Team.

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Two Years Until Tokyo 2020: Tokyo 1964 vs Today

Tokyo 2020 kicks off in two years. Check out how much the city has grown since the last time they hosted the Games in 1964 to today.

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2018 CAC Games Day 4: Song Becomes Mexico’s 1st Sub-2:00 Backstroker

Andy Song fired off a new personal best 200m backstroke time, which makes him the first Mexican swimmer ever to clock a sub-2 minute mark in the event.

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Men’s 800, Women’s 1500 Expected to Be Added to 2019 Pan Am Games

The currently-available version of the schedule does not include the events, but they are expected to be added, Brazilian media reports. (Above: American Sierra Schmidt is the defending Pan American Games champion in the women’s 800 free).

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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Will Regan Smith Challenge In W 200 Fly?

Will the teenage backstroke phenom Regan Smith make a play in the 200 butterfly?

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T-Minus Two Years Until Tokyo

There are 731 days until the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Let’s go!

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Gaby VanBrunt Wins 9 Events, Breaks 3 Records At GA Age Group Champs

The Georgia 14U Age group Champs meet was held this past weekend, where SwimAtlanta emerged victorious in team scoring by 1600 points. 

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A3 Performance Signs US National Team Member Justin Wright Through 2020

A3 Performance is excited to announce the signing of another A3 Performer; 2018 US National Team Member, long-time National Junior…

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Olympian Ryan Lochte Banned 14 Months Due To IV Infusion

American Olympian Ryan Lochte has accepted a 14-month ban for having received intravenous infusions without a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). 

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TYR Sport Will Retain Ryan Lochte in Light of 14-Month Suspension

The brand plans to stick with Lochte through Tokyo 2020 despite his 14-month ban.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Smith, Margalis Clear 1-2 In W 400 IM

Leah Smith is on track to win her second consecutive national title in the women’s 400 IM.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: Only 2018 Shot at 50 Breast WR For King

With no stroke 50s at Pan Pacs, U.S. Nationals will be Lilly King’s only major-meet shot this year to lower her own 50 breast world record from last summer.

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Bob Bowman Makes Statement on Caroline Burckle Accusations

Arizona State head swim coach Bob Bowman has sent SwimSwam a statement regarding the accusations made by former Olympian Caroline Burckle that…

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