Melanie Margalis

Christian Ferraro Blasts Nation-Leading 1:40.33 200 Fly at GT Invite Prelims

Ferraro’s swim was a best time and the top mark in the nation so far this season, bettering Danny Kovac’s 1:40.78 from Friday night.

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2021 GT Invite Day 2 Prelims: Florida’s Kieran Smith Rattles Off 3 More Swims

Smith raced the 400 IM, 100 fly (exhibition) and 100 back. He entered 10 individual events this week, and so far, has only sat out of the 200 free.

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USA Swimming Announces 2021 SC Worlds Roster; Dressel Among Notable Absences

Michael Andrew is one of 28 swimmers that will represent the United States at the 2021 Short Course World Championships in Abu Dhabi.

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SwimSwam Breakdown: Coaching Changes, NCAA, and Young Guns Firing

We discuss the coaching changes of last week, the wave of new international teenage talent on the men’s side, and the fast weekend of racing from the NCAA

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Melanie Margalis Training with Georgia Tech, MAAC after Atlanta Move

Olympian Melanie Margalis has revealed she’s training with MAAC and Georgia Tech after her move to Atlanta earlier this year.

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Beata Nelson Lowers American Record in 100 IM to 57.90

Beata Nelson lowered the American Record in the 100 SCM IM Sunday in Naples in Match 7 of the International Swimming League’s third season.

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USA Swimming Names 114 Athletes to the 2021-22 National Team Roster

Olympians Ryan Murphy (left) and Caeleb Dressel (right) were among the 51 women and 63 men that will make up the 2021-22 National Team roster.

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ISL Depth Charts: Caeleb Dressel Will Only Swim Portion of ISL Regular Season

The Cali Condors will have to get through the regular season with only partial participation from their biggest stars, including Caeleb Dressel.

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Tokyo 2020, North America Day 5: US Women Beat 4×200 WR But Finish 2nd Again

Just as it happened in 2019, the American women swam quicker than the former world record in the 4×200 free relay but wound up with a silver medal.

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Melanie Margalis on Why It’s So Impressive to Sweep the IMs at the Same Meet

Margalis swim nerds it up, delving into why it is so difficult to have both your 200 IM and 400 IM fire on the same level at the same meet

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Night 4 Finals Photo Vault

Night 4 of the US Olympic Trials saw many qualify for their first Olympic team as well as some veterans. Here are the top shots from the electric night.

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

It will be a busy session for Katie Ledecky tonight, as she’ll have both the women’s 200 free final and the 1500 free final just over an hour apart.

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 4 Finals Preview

Tonight, World Record holder Katie Ledecky leads the first-ever women’s 1500 free U.S. Olympic Trials final in Olympic history.

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Lilly King was fired up after posting a world-leading 1:04.72 in the women’s 100 breast semis, and has her first chance to qualify for the Olympics tonight.

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 3 Finals Preview

On day three of the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials, there will be three semi-finals and FOUR finals (where swimmers will fight for Olympic nominations).

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