Dana Vollmer

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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.“

Adrian Wins Star-Studded 50; Lochte Holds Off Scrappy Kalisz in 400 IM

Every race should have great head-to-head battles, though a big showdown looms to end Saturday’s finals with a showdown between top-seeded Nathan Adrian (above), Anthony Ervin, Cesar Cielo, and Cullen Jones in the men’s 50 free. (Photo: Bill Collins)

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Lochte Takes Top Seed in 400 IM on Day 3 at 2013 Santa Clara Grand Prix

Ryan Lochte swam two events that he hasn’t (Photo: Bill Collins)

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Lochte Wins 100 Fly, Adrian Swims 48.0, and American Men Light Up Night 2 at Santa Clara

Ryan Lochte won his first Grand Prix race in almost three months, and the American men put on quite a display on night 2 of the 2013 Santa Clara Grand Prix. (Photo: Bill Collins)

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Dwyer Posts Surprise Lifetime Best; Cordes Makes LC Debut on Friday Morning

Conor Dwyer swam a lifetime sprint best and Ryan Lochte (above) looked sharp early at the Santa Clara International Grand Prix. (File Photo: Bill Collins)

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2013 Worlds Trials Previews: Vollmer Training Singles, Still Favorite as WR Holder in 100 Fly

Dana Vollmer may only be training singles, but that should still be good enough to win at this year’s World Championship Trials in the 100 fly. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Lochte, Beisel vs Canada’s Best at Mel Zajac International

On May 24th-26th 440 swimmers will gather at the UBC Aquatic Centre to compete in the Mel Zajac Jr International…

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Charlotte Grand Prix: Sutton Owns 800; Ervin wins 100 freestyle

The women’s 800 freestyle was a tremendous race between Chloe Sutton and Andreina Pinto of Venezuela. At the 400 meter…

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Jessica Hardy wins third event at Charlotte Grand Prix

Jessica Hardy won her third event of the meet taking the women’s 50 freestyle in a time of 25.09. Hardy won…

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Charlotte Grand Prix; Day three prelims

The men’s 50 freestyle final will see five Olympians battle it out for the top spot Anthony Ervin, Cullen Jones, Marcelo Chierighini, Ricky Berens and Tyler…

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2013 UltraSwim Day Two Photo Vault

(Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Chase Kalisz Rips 4:15.66 400 IM, Hardy Breaks Breast Meet Record

“A new NBAC star seems to be emerging out of Michael Phelps’ shadow with the likes of Chase Kalisz. Kalisz dominated the 400 IM tonight with a meet record time of 4:15.66 which was almost eight seconds faster than second place finisher Ryan Harty.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Men’s 200 Free Final Thick With Olympians on Day 2 of 2013 Charlotte UltraSwim GP

Michigan’s Connor Jaeger is on a roll at the UltraSwim, and took the top seed in an incredible field of the 200 free on Friday from Charlotte. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Stephanie Peacock To Make Return at Charlotte Grand Prix

North Carolina swimmer Stephanie Peacock, who missed the NCAA Championships, will be back in elite racing next month in Charlotte. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Katie Ledecky Blows Away 400 Free Field, Day 1 of Mesa Grand Prix

Nobody even came close to Katie Ledecky, who put up the world’s second-fastest 400 free this year despite the mid-season meet. (File photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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