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"I just like to swim…fast. I don't think about the distance."

The White House Honored 2016 Olympians and Paralympians

The team’s 33 overall medal haul more than tripled the achievement of its closest swimming competitor, Australia.

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How Baseball MVP Bryce Harper Got Katie Ledecky’s Cap for Celebration

When baseball’s Washington Nationals clinched the National League East earlier this week, their biggest star Bryce Harper rocked a pair of…

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Phelps Named USOC’s Male Athlete of the Rio Olympics

The U.S. Olympic Committee has named its major Team USA awards for the 2016 Rio Olympics, with Michael Phelps nabbing the Male Athlete of the Games award for his farewell Olympics.

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Watch: Allison Schmitt & Elizabeth Beisel Host USOC Awards Red Carpet

Watch Elizabeth Beisel and Allison Schmitt host the red carpet runway show for the USOC Awards tonight.

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Katie Ledecky Wins U.S. Olympic Committee Female Athlete of the Year

Katie Ledecky earned the top honors tonight as the US Olympic Committee’s Female Athlete of the Olympic Games.

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Brazil Wins 2nd-Straight Raia Rapida Meet; Ervin Repeats as 50 Free Winner

Team USA returned Rio double gold medalist Anthony Ervin who competed in the 50 free, defending his title in the same pool that he became the oldest individual Olympic gold medalist in swimming.

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Bryce Harper Rocks Katie Ledecky in Washington Nationals Celebration

The best active baseball player on earth honored the best active swimmer on earth in his post-game celebration

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Katie Ledecky Wins 4th-Straight USA Swimming Athlete of the Year Award

Katie Ledecky has added another award to her record-setting year.

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President Obama to Honor Team USA Olympians at the White House

The President and First Lady are set to welcome members of the 2016 USA Olympic and Paralympic teams on Thursday, September 29th on the White House South Lawn.

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The Tradition Continues: the 8th Annual Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic

The 8th Annual Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic, a unique short course meters competition, will be taking place from October 7th-9th, 2016.

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Lil’ Wayne Disses Ryan Lochte on Ellen Degeneres Show

Fast Forward to the 4:00 mark to see the relevant verse. Multi-time platinum-selling artist Lil’ Wayne called out Ryan Lochte on…

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6 Reasons Why You Want the College Preview SwimSwam Magazine

Here are 6 reasons why you will love the Katie Ledecky cover College Preview issue and SwimSwam Magazine.

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Katie Ledecky Smashes American Ninja Warrior on Ellen, Declines Prize

Really, Mr. American Ninja Warrior? You thought you could out-anything Katie Ledecky?

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Canada’s Penny Oleksiak in High-Demand After Rio

Penny Oleksiak of Canada has been making her rounds since winning four medals at the Rio Olympics. In the past…

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USA Swimming Overhauls Short Course Worlds Selection Criteria

USA Swimming’s 2016 FINA World Short Course Championships selection procedures steps away from the clearly defined selection priorities that are typically used for selecting international teams.

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