Melanie Margalis

Aquatic Super Series Mayhem: Allison Schmitt Is Out, Melanie Margalis Is In For Team USA

Freestyle specialist Allison Schmitt has been replaced by Melanie Margalis in the most recent version of the start lists for the BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series in Perth, Australia.

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Nathan Adrian, Breeja Larson Nearly Break American Records on Night Three of AESC Pro-Am

Nathan Adrian, pictured above, came within .01 of his American record in the 50 free at the AESC Pro-Am in Oklahoma City.

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Grand Prix Points: Beisel and Clary rocket to early leads

With USA Swimming’s Grand Prix series kicking off in chilly Minneapolis this week, swimming fans have an early glimpse into what the series points battle might look like.

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Arena Grand Prix at Minneapolis: Day Three Prelims Live Recap

Maya DiRado will lead a talented host of athletes on Day Three of the Minneapolis Grand Prix.

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Minneapolis Grand Prix Day Two Prelims: Live Recap

Elizabeth Beisel will be looking to win the 200 fly and 500 free in finals of Day Two of the Minneapolis Grand Prix.

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WATCH: Race Videos From Day 1 of Arena Grand Prix at Minneapolis

Elizabeth Beisel’s swift 400 IM was one of many notable swims on Thursday night in Minneapolis

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Minneapolis Grand Prix Day One Finals: Real-Time Results

Darian Townsend will battle Conor Dwyer for the men’s 200 free title at Minneapolis Grand Prix.

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Minneapolis Grand Prix Day One Prelims: Conor Dwyer Qualifies For Three Finals

Conor Dwyer made yet another final after qualifying to swim the 200 freestyle and 100 breaststroke as he squeezed in ahead of Jakub Maly for the fourth seed. Dwyer swam a 3:49.50 compared to Maly’s 3:49.53.

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Adrian and Clary among Olympians to compete at Minneapolis Grand Prix

Olympic gold medalists Nathan Adrian and Tyler Clary are among a solid group of big-name swimmers set to compete in the Grand Prix opener next week.

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Record 50+ Pros Coming to Race at Edmond, OK Pro-Am

Perennial fan favorites like David Plummer, Michael Andrew, Darian Townsend, and Josh Schneider will be there, in addition to many new Pros who will be coming to Oklahoma for the first time, like Nick Thoman, Connor Jaeger, and Megan Romano.

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Melanie Margalis – Feels Good To Have All Your Hard Work Pay Off – Video Interview

Melanie Margalis secured her spot on the Pan Pacs team with a win in the women’s 200 IM. Maya DiRado finished second with her time of 2:10.20, followed by Caitlin Leverenz in third at 2:11.05. Leverenz. All three earned invites to Pan Pacs.

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Franklin & Grevers Win High Point Awards, Ledecky Gets “Performance Award” at 2014 Nationals

Matt Grevers and Missy Franklin were the two highest-scoring swimmers at the 2014 U.S. National Championships.

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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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Women’s 200 Meter Freestyle – US Nationals Preview – Missy, Ledecky & Schmitty atop hard-hitting field

Katie Ledecky (pictured), Missy Franklin and Allison Schmitt are prepared to do battle for the national title ahead of a tightly-packed 200 free field.

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Women’s 200 Meter Individual Medley – US Nationals Preview – The Usual Suspects

Maya DiRado is our top pick for the women’s 200 IM at 2014 Nationals.

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