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“The butterfly is really about grace and rhythm. I think about being light in the water and everything moving forward as I swim.“

Vollmer: “It was hard to say that I wasn’t ready last August” (Video)

Dana Vollmer swam a 59.38 in the 100 fly tonight, marking her 2nd outing (1st being this morning in prelims) in the race since the Rio Olympic Games.

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2018 U.S. Winter Nationals: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Hali Flickinger is slated to swim the 200 back and 200 fly at day 4 prelims of U.S. Winter Nationals in Greensboro.

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USA Swimming Winter Nationals Day 3 Photo Vault

The fun and fast swimming continues.  We have Mike Lewis on hand in Greensboro bring us some of his swimming…

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Olivia Bray of Virginia Gators Shoots to #3 in 17-18 History in 100 FL

Cal senior Katie McLaughlin holds the NAG record with a 57.87 from 2015, but Bray has well over a year to chase that mark before she turns 19. 

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2018 U.S. Winter Nationals: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Kylie Masse posted a strong 59.33 this morning in the 100 back, and she’s the favorite for the title tonight.

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2018 U.S. Winter Nationals: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

American Record holder Kevin Cordes is slated to swim the men’s 100 breast on day 3 at the U.S. Winter Nationals in Greensboro.

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5 Storylines To Watch At the 2018 U.S. Winter Nationals

The 2018 U.S. Winter Nationals begin today, with a rare long course meters format marking the opening of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials qualifying period. Here are five major storylines to watch this week in Greensboro.

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Dana Vollmer Back to Racing, Expected to Compete at U.S. Winter Nats

We haven’t seen Vollmer compete regularly since she was in her Rio peak, so Winter Nationals will be a good look at where she’s at, especially now that she’s had well over a year since having baby #2. 

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Olympic Champions Slated for USA Winter Nationals in Greensboro

For the United States’ top swimmers, the road to the 2020 Olympic Games begins later this month at USA Swimming’s Winter National Championships, set for Nov. 28-Dec. 1 at the Greensboro Aquatic Center.

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Now & Then Part Two: More Of Your Favorite Swimmers’ Evolution In Pics

Ben Proud wasn’t born as the British beast he is today. Take a look at his early years in our Now & Then: Part Two.

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Olympian Jack Conger Signs with TYR Sport

Conger joins a growing list of TYR athletes that has added both Katie Ledecky and Simone Manuel in the past five months.

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Ikee’s 55.48 Fly Leg Leads Japan To National Record In Medley Relay

Rikako Ikee recorded one of the fastest fly splits in history as Japan broke their National Record in the women’s 400 medley relay.

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2018 Pan Pacs Previews: Tale Of Two Distances In Women’s Fly Events

Japanese teenage sensation Rikako Ikee is tied for the fastest time in the world this year in the women’s 100 butterfly (56.23).

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2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: Crowd Behind Dahlia in Women’s 100 Fly

We will definitely have a new name atop the women’s 100 fly at this year’s Nationals, but the face likely won’t be.

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Rikako Ikee Moves to #5 in All-Time Rankings in 100 Fly

Rikako Ikee’s tear through the Mare Nostrum series continued on Saturday with another new Japanese Record.

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