Kevin Cordes

USA Swimming Announces 2014 Golden Goggles Nominees

After winning gold in his big comeback meet in the 100 fly, Michael Phelps has returned to the list of Golden Goggles nominees.

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College Swimming Previews: Huge Freshman Class Will Determine Outcome Of #7 Arizona’s 2014-2015 Season

Nobody has swam faster times in the 100 or 200 yard breaststrokes ever, his personal bests remaining at 50.04 and 1:48.66 from last year’s NCAA Championships. Cordes is the 2013 and 2014 NCAA swimmer of the year and with safe starts should help the Arizona medley relay teams find success as well.

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#FantasySwimming Wrap-up: Team Ricky Berens still undefeated in fantasy history, CordesNeck wins new league

Ryan Lochte donated a signed Team USA Swim Cap to the winner of the newly-formed #DeckChange league, plus his own 4×100 free relay silver medal (pictured) to the winner of the #Lane4 league.

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2014 Pan Pacific Championships – Day 4 live prelims recap

Michael Phelps made the final of the 200 IM, while his longtime rival Ryan Lochte just missed the cut in Australia.

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8 things we learned from day 2 of the Pan Pacific Championships

Lights-out Ledecky: Katie Ledecky showed her speed with a relay run-down, and proved she can take over the American team with Missy Franklin slowed up by an injury.

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2014 Pan Pacific Championships – Day 2 live prelims recap – loaded 100 frees lined up for finals

Nathan Adrian beat defending World Champ James Magnussen for the top seed in the men’s 100 free. Both men were flirting with the 48-second barrier this morning.

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Race Video: Brendan McHugh Makes His First International Team in the Men’s 50 m Breast

Brendan McHugh, future lawyer, made a huge breakout with an amazing start and solidified his spot on his first Pan Pac…

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Photo Vault: US Nationals Day Two

Ryan Murphy taking off in the final of the men’s 200m backstroke. Murphy finished second behind Tyler Clary, earning himself a spot on the Pan Pac roster

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Kevin Cordes Stays Long and Strong – Video Interview

Cordes has been developing a stroke that will change how swimmers race this event in the future.

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Brendan McHugh Breaks U.S. Open Record in 27.10 at U.S. Nationals Prelims

Brendan McHugh was the biggest surprise to take a top seed on Friday morning at U.S. Nationals.

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Race Video: Kevin Cordes Qualifies For Pan Pacs In 200 Breaststroke

Race footage courtesy of Universal Sports and USA Swimming.

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RACE VIDEO: Kevin Cordes Breaks U.S. Open Record in 200 Meter Breaststroke

Watch above as Kevin Cordes breaks the U.S. Open Record, which means the fastest time ever swum on American soil, in…

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Kevin Cordes Breaks U.S. Open Record in 200 Meter Breaststroke on Day 2 of U.S. Nationals

Kevin Cordes is the fastest man ever in the 200 meter breaststroke on American soil.

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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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5 Storylines to watch at US Nationals – plus links, schedules, selection procedures and more!

Katie Ledecky (left) and Missy Franklin (right) are two of the many stars converging on Southern California for the US National Championships this week.

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