Connor Jaeger

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“Working with great distance coaches like Mike Bottom and Josh White has made a tremendous difference in my swimming."

Rio 2016 Olympics Previews: Paltrinieri-Sun Showdown Leads Men’s 1500

Italy’s 21-year-old dynamic duo of Gabriele Detti (left) and Gregorio Paltrinieri have rocketed up the world distance rankings since 2012

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Michigan’s Al-Yamani Pulled From Rio Olympics Due to Miscommunication

Michigan’s Mokhtar Al-Yamani, who was slated to compete in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games while representing Yemen, will no longer be competing in the meet due to a miscommunication between the IOC and Yemen’s sports federation.

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Cochrane Feels Clean Russian Athletes Should Compete in Rio

“I don’t think it’s fair that an entire country can’t go, because there are clean athletes in Russia.”

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Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Horton Threatens Sun Repeat In M 400 Free

The men’s 400 freestyle at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games looks like it’ll bring a lot more competition than the field in 2012, with 8 men already under 3:45 this year.

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Phelps, Ledecky, Jaeger Lend Voices To Hot Swim Jam (Video)

Add some pep to your day by watching your favorite swim stars mash-up with DJ Flula in a new Rio jam.

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Alle Rennen der Männer – Videos

Re-live the drama from Omaha, where Michael Phelps qualified for 3 individual events and will join a load of new faces on the U.S. Olympic men’s roster.

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Men’s Race Videos

Re-live the drama from Omaha, where Michael Phelps qualified for 3 individual events and will join a load of new faces on the U.S. Olympic men’s roster.

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Happy 4th: Meet Your 2016 U.S. Olympic Swim Team (PHOTO VAULT)

Katie Ledecky will swim at least four events in Rio, and things are looking pretty golden for the 19-year-old come August.

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2016 U.S Olympic Trials: Day Eight Finals Live Recap

Tonight’s finals session will mark the official end of the 2016 U.S Olympic Trials where the remaining roster spots will be filled and a complete picture of the American Olympic swim team will emerge.

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day Eight Roster Update

Jordan Wilimovsky added the 1500 free to his open water marathon swim in Rio.

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2016 U.S Olympic Trials: Day Seven Prelims Live Recap

This morning’s prelims are going to be short and sweet, at least for the first half of the morning.

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day Seven Prelims Preview

Connor Jaeger will swim the 1500 free this morning, looking to add another event to his Olympic schedule after his win in the 400.

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US Team für Rio, Stand nach Tag 6 Olympic Trials

2016 U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS Sonntag 26. Juni bis Sonntag 3. Juli Century Link Center – Omaha, Nebraska NBC Televison  Startlisten…

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Olympic Trials Day Five Scratch Report: Lochte Out of the 200 Back

Big-name scratches on the morning of day five include Ryan Lochte in the 200 back, Conor Dwyer in the 200 IM, Josh Prenot in the 200 IM, Jack Conger in the 200 back, and Katie Meili in the 100 free.

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Olympic Roster: No Defending Champions after Night Three

Olivia Smoliga is the new 100 back Olympian!

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