Kierra Smith

Kierra Smith talks about winning 200 breast at MN Grand Prix

Kierra Smith, Canadian, and Freshman at University of Minnesota talks about winning the 200 yard breast stroke in her best…

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Missy Franklin Swims Personal Best, NAG Record to Open Minneapolis Grand Prix

Missy Franklin swam a best time to begin the Minneapolis Grand Prix on Friday. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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My Six Storylines for the 2012 Minneapolis Grand Prix

Missy Franklin was a star at last year’s Minneapolis GP in long course, this year she’ll get a crack in yards. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Minnesota Continues Canadian Hot Streak, Signs Top IM’er From the North

Breanne Siwicki has made her commitment, joining a long line of Canadians who have gone to Minnesota.

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Garrett Reports: SwimSwam News Monday August 27th

Greg Meehan is moving down to Palo Alto to be the next women’s coach at Stanford and Jack Conger cemented himself as one of the best up and coming swimmers in the world. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Kalisz Adds 2nd Meet Record; Conger Gets 4th Win to Wrap Pool Portion of Jr. Pan Pacs

Chase Kalisz (above) took his second Meet Record of the week to wrap up the 2012 Jr. Pan Pacs. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Kalisz Swims 4:12 in 400 IM; Mann Breaks National Age Group Record in Girls’ Race

Michael Phelps’ training partner Chase Kalisz put up the swim he’s been waiting for all summer. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Jr. Pan Pacs Kick Off Thursday in Hawaii

Jack Conger will be one of the stars of the American team in Honolulu as they face heavy competition from the Japanese junior squad.. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2012-2013 College Swimming Previews: Minnesota Women Turn to a Young Sprint Group in 2013; Still Rely on Spencer

Minnesota’s Erin Caflisch is the best young sprinter the program has had in years. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Swimming Canada Announces Jr. Pan Pacs Roster

Swimming Canada has released their roster for the 2012 Jr. Pan Pac Championships that will take place at the end…

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Swimming Australia Posts Jr. Pan Pac’s Roster Too

The Americans aren’t the only country to have revealed their roster for the 2012 Jr. Pan Pac Championships. The Australians…

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Teenagers Own Podiums on Last Day of Canadian Nationals

The record-breaking relay from Oak Aquatics was one of the groups honored in the post-meet awards (seen here along with coaches Sean Baker and Cathy Pardy).

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Sprint News 7/18/12: Criste Headed to Miami; Canadian Nationals Thursday

John Criste will be training with the Hurricanes for the time being (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Spain’s Costa-Schmid Swims Personal Best at Mare Nostrum

(Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Adlington One of Four Mare Nostrum Record Breakers on Day 1 in Barcelona

Rebecca Adlington quieted her critics on day 1 of the 2012 Mare Nostrum Series with a scorching 800 free (Photo Courtesy: Kierra Smith)

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