Amanda Beard

The Jason Lezak Swimming Photo Vault

Jason Lezak, the man with the greatest performance in swimming history, the 2008 Olympic Games 4×100 freestyle relay anchor leg. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Sprint News 10/2/12: Canadians Get Big Honor; UCLA Gets Big Commit; Beard’s Sister Gets Big Job

Olympic silver medalist Ryan Cochrane is one of two Canadian swimmers nominated for Male Athlete of the Year. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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The USA Swimming National Team Photo Vault

Jason Lezak, Olympic Icon, 2008 4×100 free relay savior, against Flag Art (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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THE NEXT LAP?

Now that the 2012 Olympics have ended and we have had some time to reflect on what was certainly something…

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Szekely Comes Closer to Beard’s NAG Record Than Anyone in History at Jr. Nats

Allie Szekely was one of 3 Meet Record breakers in the first finals session of the 2012 Junior National Championships. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Brendan Hansen, Wife Martha, Expecting First Child

First broken this morning by the New York Times, and then confirmed later by a Tweet from Brendan, the Hansens…

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Maurer, 2012 Olympic Swimmer, Poses for Playboy

No ruling yet on whether or not “birthday suits” are FINA approved for London.

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How I saw it – 2012 Olympic Trials

In a word: Amazing.  The Omaha organizing committee and the USA Swimming staff built upon the success of the 2008…

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Amanda Beard Falls Short of Her Fifth Olympic Team

Amanda Beard finishes fifth in the 200 Breaststroke in Omaha

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Day 6 Finals: Michael vs. Ryan in 200 IM (Recap)

Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps squared-off in a tie-breaker matchup in the men’s 200 IM on night 6 (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Amanda Beard is keeping it in perspective

Amanda Beard had the 5th fastest 200 breast in prelims with a 2:27.07.

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Dana Vollmer Wins Women’s 100 Fly Final; Coughlin 7th

Last summer, when Tim Binning took this picture, these two were just great young swimmers. Fast forward a year, and it’s game-on (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Cordes, Wanland Win Breaststrokes to Close Swimvitational

Ashley Wanland swam a season-best to win the women’s 100 breaststroke. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Kevin Cordes Swims Best Time in 100 Breast Prelims in Omaha

Arizona’s Kevin Cordes is beginning his run toward a possible Olympic spot. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Geer Goes Sub-55; Beard DQ’ed at Swimvitational

Amanda Beard had a moment of deja vu in the pool in Omaha. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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