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Magnussen Gets Another Shot At NSW Championship Sprint Title

James Magnussen swam a smooth 50m freestyle this morning, setting himself up for the middle of the pool to lead tonight’s finals in Sydney.

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Horton Hammers Out World’s Number One Time in the 400 Freestyle

Mack Horton took the men’s 400 freestyle in a time of 3:42.84 on the first night of the 2015 Hancock Prospecting Australian Swimming Championships…

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Sprinters Steal The Show On The Final Day In Perth

The two biggest show stoppers of the day were the Australian sprint due of Cate Campbell and James Magnussen…

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Magnussen Is Ready To Race

Australian swimming star James Magnussen appears to be preparing to take on competitors from China, Japan, South Africa and Brazil by racing himself into to shape…

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Morozov wins the 100 freestyle at WUG in a time of 47.62

Russian Vlad Morozov won the 100 freestyle at the World University Games in a stunning 47.62, the second fastest time in the world this year nine one-hundredths of a second behind James Magnussen

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Australians Name 43 Swimmers to World Championship Roster; 19 For Montreal

Swimming Australia put 62 total swimmers on their World Championship rosters on Friday: 43 will go to Barcelona, and 19 will go to Montreal. (Photo: Swimming Australia)

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Missile blasts 50 freestyle; Hocking tops in 200 backstroke

After posting a world’s best in the 100 freestyle, James Magnussen knew that he was ready to do something special…

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All-American Nicholas Caldwell Transferring to Wisconsin Next Season

Former Florida All-American Nicholas Caldwell will trade in his blue and orange for red and white next season. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013 Men’s NCAA Picks: Texas’ Best Relay Looks At a Repeat in 800

Texas’ Clay Youngquist (above) and Kip Darmody, now sophomores, make Texas lethal in this 800 free relay. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013 Big Ten Men’s Championship Fan Guide: Huge 100 Fly Battle Looming

The Michigan men are the defending champions, and won’t be keen to give the title back to their rivals at Ohio State this season. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Minnesota Sweeps Big Ten Duals, Wisconsin Breaks Records

Minnesota’s depth saw them walk away with 5 dual meet victories, but Wisconsin left the biggest impression after two days of racing in Madison. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Buckeye Men Roll Through Home Invite; deBorde Good for Gators

Swim News: “Gator, Sebastien Rousseau, won the 400 IM in 3:41.69.” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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BOOM: Cannon Clifton Chooses Wisconsin; Delakis Commits Too

The Wisconsin men have matched their class from last year with two big signings in the class of 2013. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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New Beginnings for Michigan, Tennessee Highlight College Weekend

Kyle Whitaker and the Michigan Wolverines were the most impressive season as the nationwide college season began to roll. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPIctures.com)

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Michael Weiss Wins First National Title, Makes National Team on Day 3 of U.S. Open

Wisconsin Badger Michael Weiss is officially a member of the nation’s elite swimmers with a National-Team worthy swim at the U.S. Open. (Photo Courtesy: Ivy Martin)

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