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SportsCenter: Natalie Coughlin protects Gold from Leprechaun

11-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin headlines the latest SportsCenter commercial, Silver & Gold, where a leprechaun tries to steal Coughlin’s…

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Picks: Grevers v. Lacourt a Near-Record Battle in the Men’s Olympic 100 Back

Matt Grevers isn’t the only backstroker who’s approached the World Record in the last two years.

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Germany’s Oswald Sprints 22.2 to Close Euro Juniors

The final day of the 2012 European Championship in Antwerp, Belgium wrapped up what has been an outstanding meet, featuring…

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How I saw it – 2012 Olympic Trials

In a word: Amazing.  The Omaha organizing committee and the USA Swimming staff built upon the success of the 2008…

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Olympic Trials, Another Photo Point of View

Mike Lewis, unlike the featured photo, was not in the photogragher horde fighting for deck space to capture the right…

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Maryland’s Jenny Roberts Transferring to New Hampshire

Roberts will join a Wildcat program on the precipice next season (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Murphy Cracks Irish Record; Canadian Women Look Great on Day 3 of Canada Cup

Martha McCabe won’t swim her specialty, the 200, until Sunday, but in the sprints she’s looked outstanding. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Agnel, Muffat Win, But Don’t Wow, on Day 2 at Paris Open

Day 2 of the EDF Paris Open had many “solid” swims, but lacked the headline of the first day. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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London 2012 Official Song, Good or Bad, You Decide

“Survival” by Muse is the official song set to an Olympic athlete montage video. (Photo credit: US Presswire)

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GoPro National Team Alumni Omaha Swim

“In Omaha over 136 Olympians, World Champions, Pan Am & Pac Pacific team members assembled for a Paddle in the Pool with Pablo Morales.” (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Baklakova Breaks Another Record in Semi’s in Route to 3rd, 4th Golds at European Juniors

Mie Nielsen also broke more records on day 4. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Georgia Hires 28-Time All-American Stefanie Williams to Replace Capitani

Georgia head coach Jack Bauerle (right) brought back one of his most decorated collegiate swimmers to join his staff. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Temp. Drops Don’t Lead to Time Drops at Paris Open (Day 2 Prelims)

A chilly day in the pool still left some good times, but many athletes seem to be saving their speed for a little bit warmer weather in the afternoon. (Photo Courtesy: Nico Messer)

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Breaststroke Tip, Presented by A3 Performance

Darian Townsend dropped a full second on his 200 IM breaststroke split at South African Olympic Trials, with a stroke adjustment in warm up at the meet. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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Wu Peng Blasts 1:54 200 Fly at Canada Cup in Montreal

China’s Wu Peng put up the world’s number-four time in the 200 fly at the Canada Cup (Photo Courtesy: ©TIm Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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