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Chase Kalisz Gives U.S. 8 Straight World Titles In Men’s 200 IM

Chase Kalisz won the 8th consecutive gold for the U.S. in the 200 IM on day 5 in Budapest.

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China’s Qin Haiyang Lowers 200 IM Junior World Record To 1:57.06

China’s Qin Haiyang has lowered his own junior world record in the 200 IM, going 1:57.06 to take 6th in the World Champs final.

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With Slowest Reaction In The Field, Dressel Splits 49.9 In Mixed Relay

Caeleb Dressel split an insane 49.92 doing fly on the mixed medley relay.

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North America: Kalisz Proving He Can Continue U.S. Legacy In 200 IM

Chase Kalisz is proving he’s able to step into the footsteps of Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte in the 200 IM.

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2017 FINA World Championships: Day 4 Prelims Preview

Nathan Adrian will make his individual debut in Budapest at day 4 prelims in the 100 free.

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Ledecky’s Dozen: Passes Missy For Most World Champs Golds In History

With her third consecutive 1500 free title, Katie Ledecky has passed Missy Franklin for the most gold medals in long course World Championships history, holding a dozen world titles in as many appearances.

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Michael Phelps Goes Live On Facebook, Discusses Race Strategy & More

Michael Phelps went live on Facebook this morning for just under an hour, continuing the series for which he’s reportedly getting paid $200,000.

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On a Near Full-Year Taper, Michael Phelps Still Loses to a Shark

The shark was reportedly untapered, even more embarrassing for the so-called greatest athlete ever.

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Shark Expert Gives Opinion on Phelps Vs. Great White Race

Shark expert Craig Anderson says “there is no way Michael Phelps will beat a great white in a swimming race.” And…

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Get A Glimpse Into Michael Phelps’ Underwater Shark Cage

We’re used to seeing Michael Phelps dominating in the pool, but when the GOAT is in a shark cage, he’s the one that looks like a would-be victim of the Great White.

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8 Swim Parent Tips to Help Your Child Overcome Anxiety at Meets

What can we do to help our kids overcome anxiety when they’re racing at swim meets? When my son was in the 11-12 age group, he would get so scared at meets. I’d watch him turn pale and physically shut down.

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The Most Wide Open Events At The 2017 FINA World Championships

Check out a breakdown of some of the more ‘open’ races at the 2017 World Championships.

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Schooling World Record Predictions: GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com

Olympic star Joseph Schooling wants to break Michael Phelps’ 100m fly world record, 49.82. Can he do it?

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Listen To The Official Anthem of the 2017 FINA World Championships

Watch/listen to the official anthem of the 2017 FINA World Championships.

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