Aaron Peirsol

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"My life has been no downs, just ups…knock on wood. So far, it's been all right."

17-Year-old Nick Simons Nails 54.52 Back, Now No.9 All-Time 17-18

17-year-old Nick Simons of the Sandpipers of Nevada improved to a 54.52 in the 100 back to sky-rocket from the 41st seed to qualifying 16th into semifinals.

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Caleb Maldari Jumps into Top 20 All-Time in U.S. 15-16 History in 200 Back

Caleb Maldari swam a new lifetime best in the 200 backstroke in prelims on Sunday, which pushes him into the top 20 all-time among US 16 & unders.

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Rylov bate el récord de Europa de 200 espalda con 1:53.23

La estrella rusa Evgeny Rylov ha batido en Campeonato nacional ruso su propio récord de Europa en 200 espalda, que estaba vigente desde 2018.

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Will Ryan Lochte Make the 2021 U.S. Olympic Team?

Predictions: “I’m bullish on Lochte’s making the Olympic Team. Lochte has 200 IM mastery. But who cares what I think? What do you think?”

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Lochte Reveals 2021 Olympic Trials Schedule: GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com

“If there was an 800 IM at the Olympics, I would be swimming it,” Ryan Lochte said, providing real insight into his training ahead of 2021.

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Lochte: “Allenarsi Con Dressel E’ Divertente, Voglio La 5° E La 6° Olimpiade”

Ryan Lochte si racconta nella puntata di podcast di GMM raccontando i suoi programmi per il futuro e l’avvicinamento ai trials 2021

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Josh Zuchowski Swims PR in 400 IM at Unsanctioned Meet

The first day of Flood Aquatics 5-day meet was highlighted by a best time in the 400 IM by 11-12 NAG record holder Joshua Zuchowski.

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Olympic Champ Ryan Murphy Backstroke Clinic: GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com

In this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam PC Olympic Champion Ryan Murphy doesn’t hold back. Murph covers Bolles, backstroke legends, and his Cornhole adventures.

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Epic Swims: Peirsol Sets World Record at Montreal World Championships in 2005

Aaron Peirsol first broke the LCM world record in the 200 backstroke all the way back in 2002. He is still the world record holder in the event to this day.

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We Are Your Voice: La FINA Ascolta Il Parere Degli Atleti

FINA sta dimostrando vicinanza ai nuotatori in questo periodo di incertezze. We are your voice, per ascoltare il parere dei campioni sui temi che li toccano

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SwimSwam Podcast: Aaron Peirsol Breaks Down The Super Suit Era

We spoke with Aaron about the past, present, and future of swimming, in terms of the sport itself as well as swimming as a business

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SwimSwam Pulse: 46% Pick Men’s 200 Back As Next Super-Suited WR In Danger

Our most recent poll asked SwimSwam readers to pick between five of the tougher remaining world records from the super-suit era.

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Beyond the 8 Golds: Michael Phelps’ Goal Times For the 2008 Beijing Olympics

Though Michael Phelps set World Records in 4 of his 5 individual races in Beijing, he did not achieve all of the goal times he and Bowman had established.

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How Eddie Reese Became The Most Successful College Coach In Swimming

Reese has built an incredible legacy at the University of Texas, leading the men’s team to unparalleled excellence.

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Las cuatro opciones que estudia la FINA para aplazar el próximo Mundial

Atletas y federaciones nacionales fueron consultados para definir en qué fecha reprogramar el Mundial de Fukuoka 2021. Aquí, las alternativas que se manejan

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