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Kyle Chalmers Breaks World Junior Record in 100 Free

2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…

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Defending Gold Medalist Nathan Adrian Finishes 16th in 100 Free Prelims

Nathan Adrian came dangerously close to missing out on being able to defend his 100 free title, after finishing 16th in prelims Tuesday morning.

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Watch: Underwater Camera Feed of Men’s 4×100 Free Relay

Watch the entire men’s 4×100 free relay like you were hanging on the bottom of the pool deck, thanks to a new video NBC has posted.

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James Magnussen: We’re thrilled with a bronze medal (Video)

Australia, after not even medaling in the 400 Free Relay in London, managed to make it onto the podium this time around with a 3rd place finish

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Day 2 Relay Lineups: Phelps, Held Swimming On U.S. 400 Free Relay

Michael Phelps will officially make his 2016 Olympic debut tonight in the 400 free relay.

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Day 2 Relay Speculation: Top 4 Teams To Make Changes In Men’s 4×100 Fr

We will likely see former Cal teammates Nathan Adrian and Anthony Ervin contest the 400 free relay final tonight for the U.S.

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Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Men’s 4×100 Free Relay

At the past 2 Olympic games, one of the major headlines has been the rivalry between Team USA and France in the 4×100 free relay. While the rivalry continues this summer, a new team is in the mix.

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Follow the Australian Olympic Swim Team on Twitter and Instagram

Follow the Australian swim team on their social media accounts during their Olympic adventures.

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Aussie Cameron McEvoy Drops 200 Free In Rio

The fastest 100m freestyler ever in a textile suit, Cameron McEvoy, has decided to drop the men’s 200m freestyle from his Rio repertoire.

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Campbell One of Several Strong Performances at Australian Grand Prix

Cate Campbell stole the spotlight at the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday evening breaking the world record in the women’s 100 freestyle…

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Campbell and Magnussen Post Impressive Times at Aussie Grand Prix

Cate Campbell recorded a 24.04 in the 50 freestyle and went on to post a 23.59 relay split while Jame Magnussen swam his fastest 100 freestyle since having shoulder surgery last June…

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Ranking The World Records Heading Into Rio: Men’s Edition

Michael Phelps will be searching for his first world record since 2009 this summer at his fifth and final Olympics.

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James Magnussen: After trials I was feeling a little dejected (Video)

With Nathan Adrian out of the final, along with Anthony Ervin and Conor Dwyer, James Magnussen swam a 48.99 for the win

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Abood, Magnussen, Roberts Added to 2016 Australian Olympic Roster

James Magnussen won’t get the opportunity to defending his Olympic silver medal in the 100 free this August, but he will get the chance to help Australia revive its 400 free relay in Rio.

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2016 Pro Swim Series – Santa Clara: Day 3 Finals Race Videos

Find all race videos from the day 3 finals at the PSS in Santa Clara.

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