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Predicting Tokyo: SwimSwam 2020 US Olympians Draft Part 2

The second part of SwimSwam’s US Olympians draft. Our writers compete to select the best possible rosters and discuss expectations for 2020

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Are WUGs a Good Indicator for a Subsequent Olympics Berth? (2015-16 Edition)

In 2015, Lilly King finished with a silver medal in the 100 breast at WUGs. Her time? A respectable 1:06.93. Things changed in 2016, though.

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Horton Only in 400 Free, No Chikunova On Early 2019 Worlds Entry Lists

Australia’s Mack Horton only appears in the 400 free, though the men’s 800 entries do not appear in the version of entry lists SwimSwam obtained this week.

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After 2 Hip Surgeries, Louisville’s Underdahl Qualifies for Olympic Trials

This morning in the 200 back, Underdahl crushed her previous best time of 2:15.73, getting her hand on the wall in 2:14.53.

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How To Watch The 2019 FINA World Championships

The 2019 FINA World Championships kick off today, expanded to a whopping seven disciplines over 17 days. Here’s how you can follow all of it:

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After In-Season 1:57 2Back, Casas Expecting “Big Things” at Nationals (Video)

Casas blew past his old personal best of 1:58.65, clocking a 1:57.34, going out in a speedy 26.91, then very consistent splits of 30.21, 30.02, and 30.20

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Behind the Scenes at Team USA Worlds Training Camp with Michael Andrew

While the American swimming team for the 2019 World Championships is preparing for a public training session on Saturday in…

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Andrea Vergani Expected to Race at World Championships after Marijuana Test

Vergani was the #1-ranked swimmer in the world in the 50 free at the time of his April suspension; he is expected to be cleared to compete in Gwangju.

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Campionati Mondiali Di Gwangju: Ecco Le Liste Di Iscrizione. C’è Vergani nei 50

CAMPIONATI MONDIALI FINA 2019 – GWANGJU 21/28 Luglio 2019 – nuoto Gwangju, Corea sito web dell’evento Pagina Swimswam Italia Dedicata…

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Duncan Scott Named BUCS Sportsman Of The Year

Duncan Scott earned 3 individual titles at the British Championships this past April and now has been named BUCS Sportsman of the Year.

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NC State’s Zach Brown Clocks 1:57.1 200 Fly at Greensboro Sectional Day 1

Emma Barksdale of South Carolina won the women’s 200 IM with a 2:15.15, a little off her personal best of 2:13.35.

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University of Memphis’ Aquatics Facilities Embroiled in Political Drama

While Memphis doesn’t have a varsity swimming program, their pool does play host to several other aquatic groups, including the club Memphis Tigers Swimming.

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Poland’s Pawel Juraszek Tested Positive, Wins Appeal, Will Compete In Gwangju

Poland’s National Record Pawel Juraszek tested positive for a banned substance back in March, but won an appeal in order to compete in Gwangju.

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Rice Adds Brandt, Lettenberger to 2019-20 Roster

Two standout student-athletes, Rebecca Brandt and Ahalya Lettenberger, have been added to the Rice swim team’s 2019-2020 roster.

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