Gemma Spofforth

Picks: Grevers v. Lacourt a Near-Record Battle in the Men’s Olympic 100 Back

Matt Grevers isn’t the only backstroker who’s approached the World Record in the last two years.

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Carry Adds Name to Olympic Lineup in Sheffield

Britain’s David Carry is the only new Olympian from Day 1 of ASA Nationals, but several other big swims happened. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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5 Things to Watch at 2012 Santa Clara Grand Prix

Even without Phelps and Lochte, Tyler Clary should get a good test in the 400 IM in Santa Clara. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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How Many Medals Will the Home Team Take in London?

Backstroker Lizzie Simmonds will be one of a handful of Brits who could tip the scales at the Olympics (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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British Swimming Names First 38 for Olympics

Former Auburn sprinter Adam Brown was among the 38 named to British Swimming’s Olympic roster this weekend. See who else made the cut. (©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Young Brits on Display at Flanders Meet; Vets in Austin and Melbourne

The British squad, perhaps looking to get away from the dreary British Isles in the dead of winter, were all…

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Impressive European Duel in the Pool Roster Released

For the first time ever, the Americans’ opponents in the Duel in the Pool series might have put together a…

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Cracking the Shanghai Relays: Womens 400 Medley

The medley relays are where things really get dicey in Shanghai. In the free relays, it’s more clear-cut who is…

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British Swimming Announces 40 Swimmers for World Championships

British Swimming has announced that they will take 40 swimmers to Shanghai for the 2011 FINA World Aquatics Championships at…

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Hansen Ends Santa Clara Grand Prix With Top American Breaststroke Time of 2011

The final night of competition at the 2011 Santa Clara Grand Prix, which is the final Grand Prix meet of…

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Phelps, Hansen, Seebohm Highlight Santa Clara Grand Prix

USA Swimming has released the psych sheets for the Santa Clara Grand Prix that begins this Thursday. Besides being a…

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High School Junior Bootsma Puts Up Legendary 100 Backstroke Mark

Yards races are swum exclusively in the United States, and most of the country’s elite competitors are well into their…

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Gators Strike Again: Spofforth Receives Approval to Keep Training in Florida with Troy

And the Gator Swim Club gets even stronger, as Gemma Spofforth has officially received funding from the British Swimming Association…

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2010-2011 College Previews: No. 1 Florida Gators Have a Major Hole After Transfer

Over the next few weeks, as the Long Course season closes out, new freshman are arriving on campus, and fans…

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NCAA Season Heats Up Monday with First Major Dual Clash: Florida vs. Virginia

The 2010-2011 NCAA Swimming Season really ramps up this week, led-off by the first major dual meet of the season…

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