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6 Storylines to Watch, all the links you need for the 2015 Arena Pro Swim Series at Santa Clara

It’s been a long layoff for Missy Franklin since an explosive NCAA Championships, but the Olympic champ will make her professional debut in Santa Clara this week.

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Men’s 400m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Sun Yang Has A Target On His Back

In the past, Sun has proven his talent and closing ability can be lethal. Recently, however, he hasn’t been swimming at the same level since serving his doping suspension.

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Danish Juniors Look to Qualify for Swedish Swim Games in Baku

The Danish Swimming Federation has announced the first junior national team competition of the 2015/16 season…

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Australian Olympic gold medalist Kylie Palmer withdraws from Worlds after failed drug test

Australian record-holder and 2008 Olympic gold medalist Kylie Palmer has withdrawn from the Australian World Championships team after being notified of a nearly-two-year-old failed doping test

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Jamieson Looks to Get Back on Track at the US National Championships

Michael Jamieson is looking to make the best out of a disappointing season by putting up a world class time at US Nationals…

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Following the Feet: Part 4 – First ‘A’ Meet

It’s early Saturday morning and I’m headed to the first A meet of the season with a carful of swimmers. It’s my eight-year-old son’s first A meet.

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PHOTO VAULT: 2015 Bill Nixon Memorial Invite featuring Feigen, Larson and Romano

Nina Rangelova (left) and Breeja Larson (right) were among the stars of the 2015 Bill Nixon Memorial Invite.

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Franklin and Phelps Highlight Field at Arena Pro Swim Series LIVE June 19-20 on USN

Missy Franklin to Make Her Professional Debut and Michael Phelps Gets Back in the Pool in Santa Clara. Nation’s Best Swimmers Compete in Series Finale with Just over a Month to go until July’s FINA World Championships in Kazan, Russia

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POSTER VAULT: 2015 Bill Nixon Memorial Invitational, featuring Feigen, Larson and Romano

Megan Romano starred at last weekend’s Bill Nixon Memorial Invite.

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Missy Franklin Lends Voice to Denver International Airport Welcome Messages

Olympic champion Missy Franklin, who turned professional this past March after wrapping up two stellar seasons at the University of…

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Poseidon Swimming and Burkwood Aquatic Club merging to form multi-location mega-club

Two major swim clubs in the state of Virginia will merge to form one new multi-site club, following the recent trend in the area.

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Olympic medalist Kristy Kowal to be inducted into Pennsylvania Hall of Fame alongside Joe Paterno

Olympic silver medalist Kristy Kowal will be inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame alongside a star-studded class that includes a pro hockey player, two NFL players and embattled former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno.

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Matt Hurst Joins Penn State University Coaching Staff

Big Ten school, Penn State University, has announced the addition of Matt Hurst to the coaching staff in the role…

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Egyptian Swimmer Fails Doping Test, Banned For Two Years

On November 27, 2014, he tested positive to the prohibited substance Ephedrine (Class S.6 Specified Stimulant).

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Luke Papendick and Kyle Dudzinski Transfer To Michigan

Michigan made a great addition to their men’s team for next season as two top tier backstrokers, Luke Papendick and Kyle Dudzinski, both transferred to the Wolverines for the 2015-2016 season.

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