Matt Targett

Ledecky Joins Class of Nation’s Elite in 800 Free to Wrap Charlotte

“A the Charlotte Grand Prix, 15-year old Curl Burke swimmer Katie Ledecky has gone from “great for her age” to a bona fide national star.” (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Phelps Wraps up GP Career on Saturday in Charlotte

On night 3 of the Ultraswim we saw a top 2012 time from Rebecca Soni and a coming out party for Katie Ledecky. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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10 Big Things for UltraSwim: Phelps Lightens His Load

And 9 other of the most intriguing stories for Charlotte (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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James Magnussen Gets “Chest Infection”

James Magnussen is sick again. Will he respond as well as he did last year? (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Magnussen Earns Second Olympic Spot on Wednesday

James Magnussen takes the men’s 50 free title on the second-to-last day at the Australian Olympic Trials, and the women continue to show amazing depth.

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Trickett Makes Olympic Squad; Leisel Upended

With just one day to go at the 2012 Australian Olympic Trials, chaos has kicked in. One of the comeback-kids…

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Magnussen Goes Lifetime Best in 50 Free Prelims

Women’s 50 Free – Prelims After his world-beating 100 free from Monday evening’s finals (Monday morning US/European Time), Australia’s James Magnussen was…

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Magnussen’s Stunning 100 Free is Textile Best [race video added]

Magnussen made dust of his own textile-best time, and he pulled his teammates to the lead with him.

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David Marsh: Sprint Man, King Maker

Rope climbing? In practice? Does it sound like fun? It’s not. We captured the video above at SwimMAC Carolina at…

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Swimming Australia Releases Start Lists for March's Trials

Swimming Australia has released the start lists for the 2012 EnergyAustralia Australian Swimming Championships, which will take place from March…

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Targett Becomes First Aussie Under 22 in Textile, Magnussen Goes Career-Best in 50 Free in Adelaide

Matt Targett only showed up for the final day of the South Australian Championships, but he left a huge impact on…

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Targett Tops Magnussen in 50 Free Prelims in South Australia

Australia’s Matt Targett showed up for the final day in Adelaide, just to get a little taste, and upset James Magnussen’s part…

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Klim Takes 9th in 50 Free; Scratches 100 Fly on Last Day in Melbourne

Today was the day that Australian comebacker Michael Klim was to try the 100 fly, but alas it was not…

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Thorpe, Klim Back in Action at Victorian State Champs Friday

On Friday, former Australian superstars Ian Thorpe and Michael Klim, both on the long comeback trail and vying for Olympic…

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Shanghai Roundup: Iran Withdraws, Targett Lashes Out in Cielo's Defense

Universal Sports is reporting that an Iranian competitor withdrew from a 100 breaststroke sprelims heat against Israel’s Gal Nevo this…

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