Andrea Kropp

2013-2014 College Previews: #7 USC Trojans Will Have To Fight On To Erase Last Years NCAA Finish

The Trojans hope to return on the team podium, as pictured 3rd here in 2012, after falling down to 7th in 2013.

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Morozov wins the 100 freestyle at WUG in a time of 47.62

Russian Vlad Morozov won the 100 freestyle at the World University Games in a stunning 47.62, the second fastest time in the world this year nine one-hundredths of a second behind James Magnussen

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Sogar Earns Top Seed in the 200 Breaststroke Along With The Women’s 4×200 Freestyle Relay

Laura Sogar and Andrea Kropp finish first and second in the prelims of the 200 breaststroke. The women’s 4×200 freestyle relay of Andrea Murez, Melanie Margalis, Rachel Acker, and Chelsea Chenault will also be the top seed going into finals tonight. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)

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5 Headlines to Watch at the World University Games

Three of the world’s top 9 200 breaststrokers on the women’s side will swim at the World University Games this week.. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Franklin Breaks U.S. Open Record; She and Lochte Double on Night 2 of US Worlds Trials

Conor Dwyer (right) has been on fire since he began training with Bob Bowman (glasses). He comes into the 200 free final on Wednesday evening as the top seed. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013 US World Championship Trials Day 2 Prelims Live Recaps

Ryan Lochte has a big day on Wednesday in Indy, with the 200 backstroke and the 200 free on his schedule. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013 US Trials Preview: Sogar the Hottest Name in Women’s Breaststroking

Laura Sogar is the hottest name in women’s breaststroking in the U.S. after winning the NCAA 200 breaststroke Championship ahead of two former collegiate champions and an American Record holder. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Efimova Pops Season-Best in 200 Breast; Russians Dominate Final Day of Grand Challenge

Russian Yuliya Efimova was back on form on the final day of the 2013 Grand Challenge meet in Irvine, California. (Photo: Melissa Lundie/Melissalundie.com)

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Hardy Doubles; DiRado Posts Top American Time on Day 1 of Speedo Grand Challenge

Stanford’s Maya DiRado, in her first long course meet of the season, appears to be poised for her international-level breakout. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013 US Worlds Trials Previews: With No Soni, Larson and Hardy Become Consensus Favorites

Texas A&M’s Breeja Larson won the 100 breaststroke at last year’s Olympic Trials. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013 US Worlds Trials Previews: Cal On Path For 1-2 in Women’s 200 IM

Cal’s Caitlin Leverenz has raised her fist in triumph at the last two NCAA Championships, and last year’s Olympic Trials, in the 200 IM. Can she make it four-straight? (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Year 1 Under Greg Meehan Returns Pac 12 Championship to Stanford Cardinal Women

Even without a single event title on Saturday, Maddy Schaefer (above) and the Stanford women took their third Pac 12 title in four seasons. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Pelton Bounces Back for Top Seed in 200 Backstroke on Final Day of Pac 12’s (Up/Downs Included)

Liz Pelton, the American Record holder, will take the top seed into the 200 back final tonight. (File Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Stanford Holds 8-Point Lead Over USC With One Day to Go at 2013 Women’s Pac 12 Championship

Stanford’s Maya DiRado got a win over Caitlin Leverenz in the 400 IM, which helped Stanford to a very narrow lead over USC with just 7 finals to go. (File Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Pac 12 Women’s Battle Gets Even More Muddled After Day 3 Prelims (With Up/Downs)

Note: There was an error in the official scoring on night 1 of the meet; Cal’s diver was listed as…

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