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2014 Maria Lenk Trophy Photo Vault

Katinka Hosszu at the 2014 Maria Lenk Trophy.

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2014 Mesa Grand Prix Preview: Links, schedule and storylines to watch

22-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps will make his official comeback at the 2014 Mesa Grand Prix. But that’s far from the only storyline to watch at this week’s battle in the desert.

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Hoff to Face Considerably Tougher Heats on Day 1 than Phelps in Major-Meet Comebacks

Michael Phelps (above) will have long-time national-team teammate Matt Grevers beside him when he makes his official comeback today in Mesa, Arizona.

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Emily Brunemann Joins Dolfin Swim

NCAA Champion and FINA 10K Marathon World Cup Champion

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Michael Phelps Press Conference Mesa Grand Prix

Michael Phelps brought out the media at today’s press conference in Mesa Arizona prior the start of tomorrow’s grand prix….

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NBAC Takes Over Skyline Aquatics Center: 2014 Mesa Grand Prix Photo Vault

Conor Dwyer, Olympic swim star, soaks up the sun at the 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa, Arizona.

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Countdown to the Comeback: Top 10 Michael Phelps Feats-#1

Phelps’ fingernail finish in the 100 fly in Beijing was voted as the the 1st Phelpsian moment on our top 10 countdown.

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Cielo Leaps to World Leader in 21.39; Fratus Not Far Behind on Day 3 of Maria Lenk

Cesar Cielo (left) was wearing a nude cap in support of the cancer charity GRAAC as he and Bruno Fratus (right) swam to the top two times in the world in the 50 free this year.

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Universal Sports Network to Air LIVE Coverage of Michael Phelps’ Return to Competitive Swimming April 24-26

It’s not only swimmers who are waiting patiently for the first Phelps race since the 2012 London Games: Universal Sports Network is airing LIVE from the Mesa Grand Prix later this week. It’s like the Christmas of the swimming world, people.

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Michael Phelps to Scratch 100 Free at Mesa Grand Prix

Reporters flocked to the Michael Phelps press conference in Mesa, where he announced he’d only swim two events this weekend instead of three.

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PHOTO VAULT: 2014 Mesa Grand Prix Day 0 Sights on Deck (Part 1)

The two comeback kids, Michael Phelps and, to a lesser extent, Allison Schmitt having fun on the side of the pool at the Mesa Grand Prix.

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Countdown to the Comeback: Top 10 Michael Phelps feats – #2

Though he wasn’t even in the pool for the race’s most exciting portion, Michael Phelps will always be remembered for his iconic and exuberant celebration of the Americans’ improbable comeback in the Beijing 400 free relay.

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SBD: Phelps to No Longer Sponsored by Speedo

Michael Phelps has long been the headliner of the Speedo brand, but the two have apparently not renewed their contract that ended last year, according to a new report by SportsBusiness Daily.

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SwimSwam’s The Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 4/23/2014

Although there were only a few meets over Easter weekend, we nonetheless noticed some great swims. See who made the list for the weekend of April 18-20, 2014.

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European Diving Championship Qualifying Diver Makikallo Signs with Arizona State

The Arizona State men’s swimming & diving team have signed Finnish Champion and European Championship qualifying diver Heikki Makikallio to…

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