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Allie Raab Swims 4th Fastest U.S. 15-16 100 Breast in Omaha

Allie Raab and her rockin’ socks (yes, those are tacos) swam the #4 time in the U.S. women’s 100 breast 15-16 rankings.

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What Does It Take to Make it Back? Day 2 Prelims

Matt Grevers has placed in the top 5 in the preliminaries of the men’s 100 back at the past four Olympic Trials now, so he’s used to qualifying by a comfortable margin.

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Tyler Clary explains 200 Free, Scratching 400 IM (Video)

After making top 8 in the 400 IM, Tyler Clary scratched out of finals for last night. However, he is vying for a spot on the 800 Free Relay in Rio

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2016 U.S Olympic Trials Day 2 Prelims Performance Statistics

Day two of the 2016 U.S Olympic Trials prelims is complete, and by the standard of 2012, swimmers were better at dropping time today than yesterday.

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2016 US Olympic Trials: Day Two Prelims Live Recap

After an eventful night one at the 2016 U.S Olympic Trials, more of America’s big stars will step up to the blocks for their first races including Missy Franklin, Natalie Coughlin, and Katie Ledecky.

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Bethany Galat Scratches 100 Breaststroke Semi-Finals

Bethany Galat’s 100 breast is the only scratch for tonight’s finals.

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Griffin, Katz Take the 3-Way Swim Off to Qualify for 100 Back Semis

Carter Griffin (pictured above) and Austin Katz won a 3-way swim off for a semifinal position in the 100 back tonight.

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Streicheleinheiten bei US Trials: Therapiehunde im Einsatz

Unterschiedliche Medien berichten heute, dass bei der zur Zeit in Omaha, Nebraska,USA, stattfindenden Olympiaqualifikation der US Schwimmer, Therapiehunde im Einsatz…

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Bare Butts and Free Ice Cream – Talk About Embarrassing!

Cody Miller and Michael McBroom shared with USA Swimming their most embarrassing moments in the sport.

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Missy on Prelims: My goal was to win my heat (Video)

Despite a slow start, Missy Franklin came back to win heat 15 in a time of 1:00.35.

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Michael Taylor Swims #2 17-18 100 Backstroke in Monday Prelims

2016 U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS Sunday June 26th-Sunday July 3rd, 2016 Century Link Center – Omaha, Nebraska Friday-Sunday – Prelims – 11:00…

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Managing Your First Race at Trials – Powered by BridgeAthletic

Channel those nerves into physical energy, but more importantly, allow yourself to enjoy where you are, the competition you are privileged to be a part of, and the process you went through to get this far.

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2012 Olympian Rachel Bootsma Misses Semifinals of 100 Back

This morning, 2012 Olympian and two-time 100 backstroke NCAA champion Rachel Bootsma missed the semifinals of her signature event, finishing 18th.

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Chase Kalisz Leads Charge To Post Lochte/Phelps Era Of 400m IM

The era of Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte dominating the global scene in the men’s 400m IM is officially over; neither Phelps or Lochte will be swimming the 400m IM at this summer’s Olympic Games in Rio.

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day Two Prelims Preview

Katie Ledecky will race for the first time tomorrow; she’s the top seed in the women’s 400 free.

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