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USA Swimming Names Junior Open Water World Championships, Pan Pac Teams

12 junior swimmers will represent the US Internationally in open water in August. (Photo Courtes: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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Sprint News 5/25/12: Alabama Hires Pursley’s Daughter; Danish Head Gets Extension

It’s a family affair in Tuscaloosa, and elite Danish swimmers like Jeanette Ottesen will keep their coach through to Rio. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Norwegians Honor Oen With Two Titles on Day 5

“Much like Dale Oen lifted his country from tragedy at last year’s World Championships, we heard echoed from his former teammates that they would do the same – band together and lift each other up now that he is gone.” (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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10&Under 50 Back NAG Record Goes Down Again

New Jersey is the king of 10 & under backstrokers right now, as the state is home to two of…

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Picks: The King and Queen of the 100 Fly Will Reign at Trials

Michael Phelps is the man in the 100 fly for the Americans, and the true anchor of he medley relay. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Stanford Promotes Ted Knapp as New Head Men’s Coach

The Cardinal looked internally for their next head coach. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Coaching a 15 year old Phenom

Curl-Burke’s Yuri Suguiyama sits down with Garrett McCaffrey to talk about his superstar swimmer Katie Ledecky who, at 15, could be the youngest member of the 2012 US Olympic Team. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Auburn Women Ink Two Top Breaststrokers

Lauren Norberg will have some company in the Auburn breaststroke lanes next year. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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LESSONS FROM LEGENDS, Berkoff Blast-off

Leading up to the 1988 Olympics, a 5’10” tall, 155 pound backstroker invented the Blast-off, dolphin-kicking nearly 50 meters underwater…forever changing the sport of swimming. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Gyurta Wraps Dominant Run to Olympics With European Championship

Daniel Gyurta is undefeated in meets that matter since failing to medal in Beijing. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Twichell Interview, Olympic qualification in Portugal

Ashley Twichell, open water star, sits down with Mike Lewis to talk about her the upcoming Olympic qualification race in Portugal. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Malibu C and U.S. Masters Swimming Partner to Support and Encourage Swimmers

“Malibu C’s gentle, eco-conscious line of personal care products meets the needs of our diverse membership base of both competitive and fitness swimmers, whether they swim daily or once a week,” says Rob Butcher, Masters Swimming’s executive director.

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IOC Whittles 2020 Olympic Hosting Candidates to 3

Three cities have been named as finalists for the 2020 Olympics, whittled down from 5.

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