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Miami (FL) Hires Andy Kershaw as New Head Coach

The University of Miami has hired a new head coach to lead its program into the 2013-2014 season. (Photo: SMU Athletics)

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Indy Nat Preparing For World Champions Trials (PHOTO VAULT)

Individual Olympic gold medalists Nathan Adrian, Missy Franklin, Matt Grevers, Katie Ledecky, and Allison Schmitt adorn the doors that enter into the Indy Nat. (Photo: Tony Carroll)

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Berens Says 1:46 Makes The World Team in 200 Free – Gold Medal Minute Video

Berens is not backing off his mid-distance training. While Berens made the 2012 US Olympic Team in the 4×100 free relay and split a 48.52 at the London Olympics on that relay, Berens says he must train for his main event, the 200 free, to be competitive in the 100 free. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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FINA World Championships Official Song, The Single Drops June 21st – Video

You’ve been on waiting for it…on the edge of your seat…and now, finally, it is here…

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More Insight from National Team Open Water Swimmers

Here’s another perspective on open water swimming from national team member Eva Fabian. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com

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Early Returns: Adrian & Ervin, McGill & Shields Early Pick ‘Em Favorites

One of the coolest features of our new SurveyMonkey-powered Pick ‘Em Contest is the vast reporting abilities that it provides….

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Freeman, Tran Among Late Entries to US Nationals Psych Sheets

Cindy Tran (above) was one of three swimmers who were added to the psych sheets for the USA Swimming National Championships on Friday morning. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Nike Giving Out Massive Prize Package in Revamped SwimSwam Pick ‘Em Contest

The 2013 US World Championship Trials Pick ‘Em Contest is here, and we’ve tweaked the scoring just a little bit. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Campbell Swims Blazing 100 Free At National Team Time Trial

The Australians highest level of athletes are swimming a Time Trials meet in Brisbane, Australia, and the most impressive time…

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Anthony Ervin Has More to Prove in 2013 – Gold Medal Minute

“It has got to be said: Anthony Ervin was the biggest comeback of 2012. After a nearly nine year absence from the pool, Ervin returned with a big splash in 2011 in the men’s 50 freestyle. Now in 2013, Ervin has new goals, serious goals for the road to Rio.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Chimrova Steals the show at Russian Nationals

Svetlana Chimrova stole the show at the Russian National Championships which were held in Moscow from June 16th-20th. The 17 year…

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Cullen Jones Aims for 2016 Olympic Gold – Gold Medal Minute

Cullen Jones has continued to develop his speed under iconic swim coach David Marsh (SwimMAC). Jones surprised many last summer when he took second in the 100m free and won the 50m free at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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2013 US Worlds Trials Preview: A Very Crowded Vacuum in the Men’s 400 IM

Though one of them isn’t Michael Phelps, there’s more good names in this men’s 400 IM than we’ve seen in the last decade, including his young teammate Chase Kalisz. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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North Texas Hires Brittany Sayler from UW-Milwaukee as New Assistant

Brittany Sayler, who helped coach All-American and World University Games swimmer Emily McClellan (above), has landed a new job at North Texas

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