Kathleen Baker

8 Things We Noticed on Day 1 at 2014 Pan Pacs: Irie Wins First Gold

Ryosuke Irie has done many, many things in his career, but until Thursday, that didn’t include winning at Pan Pacs.

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Kathleen Baker, #3 Recruit in Class of 2015, Planning Four Official Vists

SwimMAC Carolina’s Kathleen Baker has narrowed her college selection down to four.

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SwimMAC Sweeps Team Awards, Wins Combined Title by Almost 200 Points

SwimMAC Carolina won all three team titles possible at the 2014 U.S. National Championships.

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What To Expect During Prelims On Day Two Of US Nationals

Melanie Margalis and Celina Li, the #6 and #10 seeds in the women’s 200 breaststroke, were both scratches. Margalis has retained her entry in the 200 free.

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Women’s 200 Meter Backstroke – US Nationals Preview – Missy Franklin Will Be Defending Her National Title

Day 2 will be a busy day for Missy Franklin, but that shouldn’t phase the world record holder in this event.

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Women’s 200 Meter Individual Medley – US Nationals Preview – The Usual Suspects

Maya DiRado is our top pick for the women’s 200 IM at 2014 Nationals.

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Women’s 100 Meter Butterfly – US Nationals Preview – Donahue the constant among American turnover

With four of last year’s six national teamers retired or taking time away from the pool, the door is open for fresh talent behind 2012 Olympian Claire Donahue.

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Phelps vs Lochte 100 back set up after Athens Grand Slam day 3 prelims

Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte will square off from the middle two lanes in tonight’s 100 backstroke.

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2014 Bulldog Grand Slam: Phelps Swims World’s Second Fastest 100 Butterfly

  Athens Bulldog Grand Slam Thursday, July 10-Sunday, July 13 Gabrielsen Natatorium, University of Georgia, Athens Georgia Thursday finals 4PM,…

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Women’s 100 Meter Backstroke – US Nationals Preview – Missy Franklin leads Golden Bear attack

Since at least 2011, the women’s 100 backstroke has been all but owned by Missy Franklin, the defending Olympic and World Champs gold medalist.

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Top 20 Swimming Recruits In The Girls’ High School Class Of 2015

A handful of world records, international gold medals, and the fastest yards distance swims in history land Katie Ledecky in the #1 spot in our rankings.

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Clary Scratches B-Final of 200 Free to Focus on 200 Back Battle With Arkady Vyatchanin

Tyler Clary has scratched the B-Final of the 200 back on Saturday night to focus on his 200 backstroke final race against Arkady Vyatchanin.

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SwimSwam’s The Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 5/21/2014

Click through to see SwimSwam’s list of Weekly Wonders for the weekend of May 16-18, 2014.

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Race Video: Hosszu Wins 100 Back at 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Charlotte

Race video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam partner.

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Race Video: Katinka Hosszu Breaks the Hungarian Record in the 200 Free

Race video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam partner.  WOMEN’S 200 Freestyle – Reported by SwimSwam – 2014…

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