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Ledecky: “I almost have that event down to a science” (Video)

To no one’s surprise Katie Ledecky got out ahead from the gun and never looked back, touching the wall in a time of 1:54.84 to become the first woman under 1:55 this year.

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Kevin Cordes Down U.S. Open Record with 26.8 in 50 Breast Prelims

Kevin Cordes blasted a new U.S. Open Record in heat 6, turning in a 26.86 to lead prelims. That knocked almost a quarter of a second off the former mark, which stood as a 27.10 done by Brendan McHugh at 2014 Nationals.

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Potential Swim-Off Set Up Between Harting, Smachlo For 100 Fly A Final

The Dark Knight Returns… for a swim-off, that is. A tie for 8th place in the men’s 100 fly has forced a likely swim-off between Batman-themed showman Zach Harting and Michigan’s hero-slayer Miles Smachlo for the last lane in the A final.

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Kevin Cordes: “Getting that one back meant a lot” (Video)

Kevin Cordes took off on the second 50, taking over the lead and staying under world record pace through 150m, before taking the win in 2:07.41

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Glenmark 34th Sub-Junior National Championship Day 2 Results

From 28th June To 30th June 2017 The Glenmark 34th Sub-Junior National Aquatic Championship Organized By Swimming Federation Of India…

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Glenmark 34th Sub-Junior National Diving Results Day 1 – 2017 Pune

From 28th June To 30th June 2017 The Glenmark 34th Sub-Junior National Aquatic Championship Organized By Swimming Federation Of India…

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Drew Kibler’s Worlds Trials Performances Hindered by Poison Ivy

Kibler missed out on all international rosters in the 4×200 free relay.

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Return of the Lochte Rule: Abrahm Devine DQ’d At US Nats

As it did last summer, the so-called ‘Lochte Rule’ prohibiting IMers from underwater kicking on their backs outside of the backstroke leg has cropped up at the biggest American selection meet. This morning the rule nabbed Stanford’s Abrahm Devine, who was disqualified after posing a 4:17.55 that would have placed him fourth heading into the final.

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Josh Prenot and Michael Weiss Absent from 400 IM Prelims

In the last heat of the men’s 400 IM today in Worlds Trials prelims, Josh Prenot of Cal and Michael Weiss of Wisconsin Aquatics did not show up to race.

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Why does national Champ Kelsi Worrell need her Chucks? (Video)

Kelsi Worrell isn’t just sporting her Cardinal Red Converse at the Summer Nats just because they look good… but they do look good.

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Townley Haas: “I have no idea where that 100 came from” (Video)

Townley Haas blew away the field, out very quickly in 50.85 and ultimately touching in 1:45.03 for the decisive win

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Lilly King: “It’s embarrassing not making an Olympic final” (Video)

After missing the Olympic final last summer, Lilly King came through with a big swim in the 200 breast, clocking a big best time in 2:21.83

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Vassar College Adds Spencer Scarth, Miranda Fergus To Coaching Staff

Vassar College head swimming and diving coach Lisl Prater-Lee announced recently the hiring of Spencer Scarth as the new full-time…

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Arizona State Announces 2017-18 Competition Schedule

Fans and supporters will have more opportunities to see the Sun Devils at home this season as Arizona State men’s…

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Michael Andrew Scratches 100 Fly On Day 3 At World Champ Trials

Michael Andrew has scratched the men’s 100 fly on day 3 at World Trials, opting to focus on the 50 breast and back.

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