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First a Shark, Now McGregor? Phelps Tweets About Racing the UFC Champ

In one of those “is it April Fools Day?” moments, Michael Phelps tweeted earlier today, playfully (or not?) suggesting that he and…

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Big Brother Boomer: Michael Phelps Announces Baby #2 On the Way

Boomer Phelps won’t be an only child for long – Olympic hero Michael Phelps announced today that he and his wife Nicole are expecting a second child.

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MP Schwimmtipps von Bob Bowman: Ziele setzen

MP Swim Tips by Bob Bowman – Episode Neun Bob Bowman ist der Trainer des erfolgreichsten olympischen Athleten aller Zeiten:…

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Nao Horomura Rattles Milak’s 200 Fly WJR In 1:53.90 At WUGS

Japan’s Nao Horomura threw down a 1:53.90 to win the WUG title and narrowly miss the Junior world record of 1:53.79, set by Hungarian Kristof Milak.

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At Swimming Worlds, Hungary Deserves Biggest Gold Of All

The World Championships came to a close earlier this month and it always takes a week or two to reflect back and absorb some of the great performances that we witnessed, along with the event’s overall impact on the sport and the global sporting landscape.

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With over 85 pages of features covering DI, DII and DIII data you need to know, the College Preview covers it all for the college swimmer, high school swimmer, and swim parent. 

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Trash-Talking Barack Obama Out-Golfs Michael Phelps, Actor Says

Michael Phelps may be the greatest swimmer in history. But on the golf course, he’s still human, at least according to actor Anthony Anderson.

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Rome : Chad Le Clos devance Nathan Adrian sur 100 libre, un triomphe de l’ « Energie » !

Ancien nageur, Eric Lahmy est journaliste, écrivain, rédacteur en chef, et reporter. Il anime depuis 2013 Galaxie-Natation, un blog dédié à son sport…

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HS Swimming & Diving Sees Highest Participation Increase Since 2008

High school swimming & diving saw it’s largest participation increase since 2008-09.

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Michael Phelps’ Unforgettable Under Armour Ad Earns Webby Award

Think back to pre-Rio 2016 and there was one unforgettable ad featuring an Olympic legend – a moving, visual piece of art which still brings on chills when watching it to this day.

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Lochte Breaks Phelps’ 200 IM Meet Record for Gold at 2017 U.S. Open

In his post-Rio USA Swimming meet debut, U.S. Olympian Ryan Lochte swam to a gold medal and a Championship Record with his 1:59.2 in the 200 IM at the 2017 U.S. Open.

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Americans Show Incredible Improvement From Kazan To Budapest

The American team saw incredible improvement at the 2017 World Championships compared to their disastrous 2015.

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Caeleb Dressel Named FINA’s Male Swimmer of the Meet at 2017 Worlds

In his first World Championships, Dressel won 7 gold medals, tying Phelps for the most golds in a single Worlds. His gold total amounted to more golds than any country other than the U.S. earned throughout the meet.

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Dressel Pops 49.7 Fly Split as USA Swims Fastest Textile 400 MR Ever

Dressel was once again just .04 shy of the fastest ever, which stands at a 49.72 split done by Michael Phelps in 2009.

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