Matt McLean

2014 Charlotte Grand Prix: Links, storylines and more in your official SwimSwam preview

The Charlotte stop of the Arena Grand Prix Circuit is still packed to the brim with big names, including Michael Phelps making the second appearance of his comeback tour.

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Nine U.S. National Swim Team Members to Visit Novant Hemby Children’s Hospital on Wednesday

Swimming news is courtesy of USA Swimming: Nine members of the USA Swimming National Team will visit the Novant Hemby…

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14-Year Old Swimmer Michael Andrew Signs Second Endorsement Deal

Michael Andrew is one of 7 swimmers of whom Mutual of Omaha announced a sponsorship on Tuesday.

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Michael Phelps’ Coach Bob Bowman Assembles Swimming Dream Team, Gold Medal Minute Video

Bob Bowman’s North Baltimore Aquatic Club (NBAC) may be the greatest swim club ever assembled.

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Agnel Has Found A Home In Baltimore

Agnel seems to have found a home in Baltimore, even though he does miss his family, friends and of course french cuisine…

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Olympic Icon Aaron Peirsol Breaks Down Arena Shark Tank at the Arena Grand Prix (Video)

Olympic champion, Aaron Peirol, is an Arena Ambassador. Peirsol works with Arena USA to promote the sport at the grassroots level. He and Olympic peer, Matt McClean, along with Rowdy Gaines, hosted an event to engage youth swimmers from the Austin area.

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Matt McLean Offers Insight on NBAC & Explains his Takeaway From the 2012 Olympics (Video)

Matt McLean drills down on training at Bob Bowman’s NBAC. Training has been challenging, but perfect for his goals moving toward the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Olympic Icon Aaron Peirsol Headlines Youth Swimming Event in Austin

Twenty Four Youth Swimmers from Longhorn Aquatics will have the experience of a lifetime tonight, swimming alongside 7-time Olympic medalist and University of Texas grad, Aaron Peirsol and 2012 gold medalist Matt McLean.

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Race Video: Agnel Owns 200 Free in Austin, 1:45.76

After besting a pair of international distance stars in the 400, plus finishing second to Nathan Adrian in the 100 free last night, Agnel was back at it on night 2 in the middle-distance, going an unbelievable 1:45.76 to win the 200 free.

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Dwyer: NBAC Practice is Brutal with Agnel, Mellouli, McLean and Luchsinger – Video

Dwyer executes an odd double at the Arena Grand Prix in Austin, 100 free and 200 breast, but handles it with ease with his NBAC base of training.

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French Olympic Star Yannick Agnel Loves Training at NBAC – Video Interview

Yannick Agnel continues to impress on American soil after joining Bob Bowman’s North Baltimore Aquatic Club for his training.

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Adrian is Satisfied with 48.2 in 100 Free at the Austin Grand Prix – Video Interview

The American sprint star pulled out a surprising 48.26 to blow away a great field here in the 100 free. For a swim in mid-January, that’s an awfully promising time for one of the many great sprinters in a crowded world field.

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Dwyer Posts Quick 400 IM on Day Two of NBAC Christmas Meet

Conor Dwyer posted his second-fastest 400 IM time ever at the NBAC Christmas Meet on Saturday.

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Agnel puts up 2nd-fastest 1000 in history at NBAC Christmas meet

Yannick Agnel went 8:42 in the 100 free, a rarely-performed race for a European.

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Matt McLean, Olympian, World Champion loves training group: “couldn’t ask for anything more”

Matt McLean, Olympic Gold Medalist, University of Virginia college alum, and current NBAC Swimmer had a great 500 race tonight….

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