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2019 Des Moines Pro Swim Series: SwimSquad Projections

There’s a backstroker shortage in Des Moines: two teams will struggle to fill complete lineups this month, while several captains will face tough decisions about what to do with versatile talents like Michael Andrew (pictured) or Caeleb Dressel.

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2019 Pro Swim Series – Knoxville: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Regan Smith won the 100 back last night by hundredths over Olivia Smoliga, and she’ll look to set herself up for another win tonight with a strong swim this morning in the 200 back.

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2019 PSS – Knoxville Day 3 Finals: Bulldogs, Bulldogs Everywhere

Hali Flickinger’s gold in the 200 fly highlighted a night in which the Georgia post-grad group was seen everywhere.

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2019 Pro Swim Series – Knoxville: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Luca Urlando had the quickest time this morning in the 200 free and is within podium striking distance in the 100 fly, too.

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2019 Pro Swim Series – Knoxville: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Katie Ledecky is entered in the 200 free and 400 IM this morning in Knoxville.

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2019 Knoxville Pro Swim Series: SwimSquad Projections

The first stop of the 2019 Pro Swim Series is showing an unforeseen – but perhaps massively important – impact of the new series scoring rules on the SwimSquad Battles. And it starts with #1 overall pick Chase Kalisz.

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Luca Urlando, Swimming Beyond His Years

16-year-old Luca Urlando has the mental approach of a much older swimmer – and it’s paying off in the water.

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Katie Ledecky contre Simone Manuel sur 200 mètres

Jour 3 aux Championnats d’hiver des Etats-Unis.

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2018 U.S. Winter Nationals: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Hali Flickinger is slated to swim the 200 back and 200 fly at day 4 prelims of U.S. Winter Nationals in Greensboro.

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USA Swimming Winter Nationals Day 3 Photo Vault

The fun and fast swimming continues.  We have Mike Lewis on hand in Greensboro bring us some of his swimming…

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2018 U.S. Winter Nationals: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Kylie Masse posted a strong 59.33 this morning in the 100 back, and she’s the favorite for the title tonight.

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2018 U.S. Winter Nationals: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

American Record holder Kevin Cordes is slated to swim the men’s 100 breast on day 3 at the U.S. Winter Nationals in Greensboro.

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2018 U.S. Winter Nationals: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Nathan Adrian will contest the men’s 50 free on day 2 of the U.S. Winter National Championships in Greensboro.

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SwimSwam’s Mock Draft For the 2019 SwimSquad Battles

On November 18, four former U.S.national teamers will draft the current crop of National Team swimmers to four fantasy-style teams, the start of a season-long competition running through the 2019 TYR Pro Swim Series.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 48% Pick Florida to Outscore USC, Georgia At M NCAAs

Nearly half of voters picked a retooled Florida team to top USC and Georgia at this winter’s men’s NCAA Championships.

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