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Grace Cooper Becomes 4th-Fastest U.S. 15-Year-Old Ever in 50 Free

Cooper slammed down a lifetime best 25.38 to win the women’s 50 free.

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From the Research Files: Trends in World Rankings, 2011-2016 – Men

As we get ready for the pool swimming events to begin at FINA World Championships in Budapest, we thought we’d take a look at trends in world rankings over the last six years, as researched by Robin Pla*.

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2017 World Champs: Italy Pulls 3 Swimmers on Day 1 (Scratch Report)

Silvia di Pietro (above) is one of three Italian swimmers scratching out of day 1 prelims. Other scratches include Louise Hansson of Sweden, Manuella Lyrio of Brazil, and Matias Koski of Finland.

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2017 FINA World Championships: Day 1 Prelims Preview

Check out a preview of the first preliminary session of the 2017 FINA World Championships.

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2017 Worlds Preview: World Record Watch for Efimova

You can find links to all of our event-by-event previews and a compilation of our predicted medal-winners here. 2017 FINA…

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2017 Worlds Previews: Big Fins to Be Filled in Men’s 200 IM

Established IM stars like Kosuke Hagino and Chase Kalisz will be among those vying to fill the void left by the absence of the two men who have won the last seven world championships in the 200 IM.

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2017 World Championships Pick ‘Em Contest, Presented by TYR

Matt Grevers can’t contain the excitement for our Pick ‘Em prizes (and Worlds), and neither can we. Enter your picks now.

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2017 Worlds Previews: USA vs. GBR in Men’s 800 Free Relay

We’re just one day away from the 2017 FINA World Championships, and the battle between the USA and Great Britain in the 800 free relay is one of the most anticipated relay races of the meet.

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Shane Tusup Lawsuit to be Handled After World Champs

Katinka Hosszu’s coach will still be on deck in Budapest next week at Worlds.

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2017 Worlds Preview: King, Efimova Eye 3rd Round Knockout In 50 Breast

Lilly King and Yuliya Efimova will go head-to-head three times in Budapest, with the 50 breast the third and final round.

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Georgia’s Jack Bauerle Earns First Pay Raise Since 2012, And It’s Huge

Longtime University of Georgia Bulldogs coach Jack Bauerle is set to receive his first pay increase since 2012.

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2017 Worlds Preview: Smith vs Europeans For Silver In Women’s 1500

Boglarka Kapas is the leading candidate for silver in the women’s 1500 behind Katie Ledecky.

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Matthew Klotz 1 of 4 World Record Breakers at Deaflympics Day 3

2017 DEAFLYMPICS – SWIMMING July 20th-July 26th, 2017 Samsun, Turkey Results Russia built their total to 11 gold and 21…

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Walker-Hebborn Drops Individual Races, GBR Without 50/100 Back Men

Originally slated to swim individual backstroke events in Budapest, Christopher Walker-Hebborn will only represent Great Britain as a relay swimmer in Budapest.

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15-Year Old Adam Chaney Splits 22.44 in 50m Free for NAG Relay Record

The 15-16 boys of the Mason Manta Rays have broken their 2nd Naitonal Age Group Record relay of the weekend.

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