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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.“

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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Dana Vollmer Says She “Most Likely” Won’t Swim at 2018 Nationals

American swimmer Dana Vollmer, who gave birth to her 2nd child with husband Andy Grant in July of 2017, has said…

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2018 W. NCAAs: Comerford Breaks 1:40 in 200 Free for #2 All-Time Performance

Mallory Comerford became the 2nd woman ever to break 1:40 in the 200 free Friday night, going 1:39.80.

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2018 W. NCAAs: Louise Hansson Becomes 3rd Woman Under :50 in 100 Fly

Louise Hansson became the 3rd woman ever under :50 in the 100 fly with her prelims time of 49.90, also giving her the 7th-fastest performance of all-time.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: A True Breaststroker

We’re back with swimming’s top 10 tweets.

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Euro Meet 2018: ARGENTO CARRARO e BIANCHI – I Risultati

EURO MEET 2018 26-28 gennaio 2018 d’Coque, Lussemburgo-Kirchberg Vasca Lunga (50 m) Meet Central Entry List Diretta delle gare  Risultati…

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Dana Vollmer Returns to Competition with 16th-Place Finish in 50 Free

2018 TYR PRO SWIM SERIES – AUSTIN Thursday, January 11 – Sunday, January 14, 2018 Lee and Joe Jamail Texas…

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