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Seebohm Breaks Australian Record in Day 2 Prelims; Missy 2nd

Australia’s Emily Seebohm came within a stroke of the World Record in prelims of the 100 back. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Lezak Among American Morning 400 Free Relay Swimmers

The Americans have assigned morning relay duties to Jason Lezak, Jimmy Feigen, Matt Grevers, and Ricky Berens, with Michael Phelps and Nathan Adrian (at least) starting…

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Record Watch: Swimming is exciting again

Since 2009, world records have been scarcely found in the swimming pool. That will all change in London, with a handful of very real world record possibilities.

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Sprint News: Gator Swim Club Makes a Hire; Magnussen Fired Up

Australia’s James Magnussen is using others’ negativity to keep himself focused (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Picks: Phelps Holds the Key to American 400 Free Relay

Michael Phelps will have to be the Americans’ silver bullet if they want to clip the Aussies. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimpictures.com)

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European Bookmakers Set Odds for Olympic Swimming

Check out some of the odds for the Olympic races. Hint: Phelps is unlikely to lose. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Picks: American Men Look to Continue Streak in Medley Relay

If Matt Grevers can repeat a 52-low on this medley, the Americans should go wire-to-wire. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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Olympic Previews: Ranomi Looking for Redemption in 100 Free

Ranomi Kromowidjojo hasn’t lived up to her talent yet, but finally healthy can she break through in London? (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Aussie GP Cancelled After Whooping Cough Diagnoses

Jess Schipper and the rest of the Australian National Team have been advised to stay home. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Magnussen Entered in Upcoming Aussie Grand Prix

Despite being in self-administered hiding from now until the Olympics, SA is advertising Magnussen in a meet next week. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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News to Know: SSN for Thursday, June 7th

The Missile is flying under the radar and the French are just flying. (Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Telegraph: Magnussen on Lockdown Til London

Magnussen is getting ready to focus. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Matt Targett, Australian Olympic 4×100 Insider Info

Matt Targett, Aussie 4×100 Relay World Champion, gives insight into Team USA’s chances at the London Olympics. (photo: presswire)

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You’re Only as Good as Your Next Race

Brent Hayden has high hopes for medals in London. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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4×100 Free Relay, London Olympic Preview

The men’s 4×100 freestyle relay may be the most competitive race at the London Olympic Games.

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