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The Official SwimSwam Rio 2016 Olympics Preview Schedule

Don’t miss a second of our pre-Olympic coverage with this handy central bookmark post, where we’ll link out to our event-by-event previews as they drop and track our medalist predictions as we make them.

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2016 U.S. Open – Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Andrew Wilson is top seed in the 200 breast on Day 2 of 2016 U.S. Open; his seed time is under the current meet record.

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2016 Summer Olympic Games Pick ‘Em Contest, Presented by TYR

The overall contest winner will receive a TYR Avictor suit.

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European Sports Books Release Olympic Swimming Odds

The odds in this article are provided for entertainment purposes only. If you have strong opinions about who’s going to…

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LA 2024 Releases Renderings of Aquatic Center, Coliseum

The website of the Los Angeles bid for the 2024 Olympic Games has released artist’s renderings of two major prospective athletic complexes, including the aquatic center that would host the swimming events.

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Rio 2016 Olympics Preview: Hagino Threatens Phelps/Lochte 2IM Dynasty

The men’s 200m IM will be one of the most competitive in Rio and a new face may step onto the podium.

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Denver Pioneers Release 2016-2017 Schedule

DENVER – The University of Denver men’s and women’s swimming and diving program and 11-year head coach Brian Schrader set…

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Michael Phelps’ First Practice In Rio (Photo Vault)

Newly-announced Team USA flag bearer Michael Phelps gets his first practice in after arriving in Rio.

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Inge Dekker Drops 100 Butterfly From Olympic Schedule

Dutch swimmer Inge Dekker decides to drop the 100m butterfly from her Rio repertoire.

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Team USA’s 2016 Rio Flag Bearer To Be Announced On Today Show This AM

Tune in to NBC’s The Today Show to find out which U.S. athlete will become flag bearer during the 2016 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.

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Yoga for Swimmers (Video) – Injury Prevention Sequence

This short sequence is designed to help prevent the most common injuries that swimmers suffer from…

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How to Breaststroke Kick with Olympic Champion Rebecca Soni

Breaststroke kick is one of the most challenging techniques of swimming. A powerful breaststroke kick relies on having great flexibility in the hips and dorsiflexion of the ankles.

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Two-Time NCAA Champion Joseph Schooling Drops 200 Fly in Rio

Double defending NCAA champion and U.S. Open recordholder in short course yards, Joseph Schooling has opted to drop the 200 meter butterfly at the Rio Olympics.

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Rio Olympic Pool Evacuated Because of Suspicious Object

The Olympic aquatic center was evacuated on Tuesday after a suspicious object was found inside, Australia’s News.com reports. The object turned out to be either an electrician’s toolbox or a misplaced backpack, according to the Australian site.

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2016 Junior Nationals Psych Sheets Released

Zoe Bartel (above) is a heavy favorite in both women’s breaststroke races.

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