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.“

Dana Vollmer, London Olympic Preview

“Dana may be the female breakout story of the London Olympics with multiple shots at Olympic hardware.”

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SwimMAC Cleaning Up National Records at USMS Nationals

Tim Phillips was among the swimmers who broke National Records in Greensboro (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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SwimSpray: Andrew Chadeayne Q&A

What’s the SwimSpray culture like? “We’re all college swimming buddies. That turns out to be huge for a couple of reasons: Everyone understands how to work hard; and everyone adopts a very team-oriented mindset.”

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Murphy NAG Record; Phelps World-Leading IM Wrap-Up Indy GP

Michael Phelps was feeling his 200 IM on the final night of the 2012 Indy Grand Prix. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Phelps Returns to Old Form in 400 IM in Indy

Don’t let his post-race expression fool you. This was an outstanding swim for Mr. Phelps. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Dana Vollmer, Shooting for 100 Fly World Record

Dana Vollmer, winner of the 100 free & fly at the Indianapolis Grand Prix, has a goal time of 55 in the 100 fly this summer, re: she wants a world record!

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Phelps-Clary Set for 400 IM Duel in Indy

Michael Phelps looked easy through in his 400 IM, but Clary won’t get up the title without a fight (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Adrian Rips Suit; Lochte Swims Lifetime Best

Nathan Adrian swam through a ripped suit to win the 100 free, and Ryan Lochte swam a lifetime best. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Burckle Goes Lifetime Best in Indy Prelims

There were a ton of awesome swims on morning 1 in Indy, and several top-3-in-the-world swims, but Burckle’s 200 breast stands above all. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Cal’s Caitlin Leverenz Wins Honda Swimmer of the Year

The Collegiate Women’s Sports Award program has honored Cal junior Caitlin Leverenz with the 2012 Honda Sports Award in swimming, which…

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Day 1 of 2011 Duel Sees World Record, European Record, Tons of Exciting Finishes, and American Domination

Day 1 of the 2011 Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool (25 meter style) was a slaughtering. There’s no-more…

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Breaking: Americans Take Down World Record Hard in Women's 400 Medley Relay

The American women have led off the 2011 Duel in the Pool in Atlanta, Georgia, with a monstrous 3:45.56 in…

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Franklin, Lochte Score Swimmer of the Year Honors

Last night (Sunday) was “red carpet night” in Los Angeles, as the American Music Awards butted up against USA Swimming’s…

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Today in Swimming History: November 13, 2001 – Americans Earn Dual Gold

A decade ago, on November 13, 2011, FINA rendered one of the most controversial verdicts in swimming history. Remember the…

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Hansen Dominates 200 Breaststroke, Missy Franklin Finishes Incredible Two Weeks With 100 Free National Title

Women’s 800 free USC swimmer Haley Anderson, who made the World Championship team in the open water 25k, turned her…

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