Amanda Weir

Auburn’s sprint group to highlight Richard Quick Invite this weekend

Auburn will host the Richard Quick Invitational this weekend, and the storied sprint school looks primed to provide most of the fireworks in the shortest races, according to the psych sheets.

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HardCore Swim of the Week: Coffman stepping up big against famous fields

Just two years ago, Cheyenne Coffman was a big fish in a little pond. The competition has stepped up drastically since. But Coffman? Well, she’s still finding a way to the top.

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Vanderpool-Wallace develops 100 free with sights on 2016

Vanderpool-Wallace has been developing her butterfly and the backend of her 100m freestyle under the magic of David Marsh at SwimMAC.

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Schneider and Kennedy top Jax50 shootout brackets, Eric McGinnis impressive in 2nd

Josh Schneider and Madison Kennedy emerged as the winners of the 5th Annual Jax 50 event, winning the bracketed, one-on-one 50 free competitions.

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Race Video: Coffman wins 50 Free, 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa, 25.16

Race Video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam partner.

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2014 Mesa Grand Prix: Romano Grabs Three A Finals, Lochte Two In A Day Full Of Doubles-LIVE Prelims Recap

While the Phelps hype will still be at an all time high today, National teamers suit up for some grueling doubles and even triples in Friday’s session.

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Virginia Commit Caitlin Cooper Breaks Amanda Weir’s Georgia State Record

Georgia high school senior Caitlin Cooper has broken Amanda Weir’s State Record in the 50 free.

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Winter Nationals wraps up with stellar American record for Ledecky, relay wins for Cal

Katie Ledecky tore the old American record to pieces in the 1650, going an insane 15:15.17 to open up the night.

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Pelton tops Franklin, Adrian leads loaded 100 free field at Day 3 prelims of Winter Nationals

Teammates Liz Pelton and Missy Franklin will go head-to-head tonight in the 200 back final.

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Winter Nationals: Multiple American records for Thoman on day 2, Franklin beats Ledecky in 200

Missy Franklin won twice for California, including an intense showdown with fellow Olympian Katie Ledecky in the 200 free.

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Video: Coughlin says Swimming is a Great Job, training, racing, traveling the World

Video interview is courtesy of Kelsey Floyd. Video edit is courtesy of Coleman Hodges.

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Ledecky Tops Missy in 200 Free; Missy Tops Bootsma in 100 Back in Day 2 Prelims at Winter Nationals

Cindy Tran and the Cal medley relays were off to a very good start on Friday morning, taking the top two spots in the 200 medley relay.

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Championship Records, Nearly American Records, Fall on Day 1 of U.S. Winter Nationals

Among the night 1 swims will be Katie Ledecky chasing an American Record in the 500 free.

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Coughlin, Schneider Take Top Seeds in 50 Free in Day 1 Prelims

The wildly-decorated Natalie Coughlin swam the second-best time of her career in the 50 free on Thursday morning.

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Stanford Cardinal Lia Neal is Ready for the College Season

Neal struggled a little at US World Trials, but the 2012 Olympian is excited about the college season ahead at Stanford. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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